Use the Cognism Browser Extension with LinkedIn Recruiter to view contact data, access company insights, and support faster candidate engagement.
This guide shows how to access contact data and company insights while sourcing, reviewing and managing candidates. With the Cognism extension running alongside LinkedIn Recruiter, you can enrich candidate profiles, personalise outreach, and move from sourcing to engagement more efficiently.
Before you start
Make sure that:
- You have access to LinkedIn Recruiter
- You are logged in to Cognism
- The Cognism Chrome Extension is installed and pinned to your browser
Cognism appears in context as you work in LinkedIn Recruiter.
Opening Cognism in LinkedIn Recruiter
- Open LinkedIn Recruiter in Google Chrome.
- Go to a candidate profile or company page.
- If the companion panel opens automatically, review the data shown.
- If it does not open, click the Cognism icon in your browser toolbar.
Cognism opens alongside the LinkedIn Recruiter interface.
Viewing candidate context
When you open a candidate profile in LinkedIn Recruiter, the Cognism extension displays available contact and professional information.
This can include:
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Current job title and company
- Location details
Use this information to support outreach and candidate engagement outside LinkedIn.
Using company insights during sourcing
When reviewing a candidate’s current company, Cognism surfaces company-level insights.
This can include:
- Company size and industry
- Location and growth indicators
- Technology stack information
These insights help you understand the candidate’s environment and assess relevance for specific roles.
Supporting outreach and engagement
The Cognism LinkedIn extension helps recruiters move from sourcing to engagement.
You can use it to:
- Identify the best contact details for off-platform outreach
- Personalise messages using company context
- Reduce time spent switching between tools
This supports faster and more informed candidate engagement.
Expected results
When using Cognism with LinkedIn Recruiter, you can view verified contact data and company context alongside candidate profiles. This helps you engage candidates more efficiently and with better information.
Next steps
- Adjust your extension and companion settings to match your workflow
- Use the Cognism extension on LinkedIn, company websites, or your CRM
- Review available contact data before starting outreach