Ready for pastures new? Professional networking platform LinkedIn offers a range of tools to help you proactively seek out fresh opportunities and take your career to the next level. To get the most out of your profile, try these key in-app features.
Reach out to recruiters (discreetly)
Activate the Open to Work feature to signal to recruiters that you’re ready for new opportunities, without notifying your current employer. Then adjust your privacy settings to make sure only recruiters – and not your broader network – are able to see your activity. This allows you to explore options with confidence and discretion.
Try a more targeted job search
Let LinkedIn search for a new position for you! Head to the app’s Jobs tab to see recommendations based on your profile and in-app activity, who’s hiring in your network and more. You can search here too: filter by criteria such as salary, experience level and remote working, and toggle on job alerts to receive email or app notifications for relevant roles. Save anything that sounds interesting to revisit or tap Easy Apply to send the recruiter your contact details and CV without delay.
Improve your interview prep
Additional features, such as competitive analysis with other applicants and interview prep resources, can be accessed with a LinkedIn Premium subscription. They could help you better understand your position in the candidate field and prepare you more thoroughly for interviews.