Search for jobs on LinkedIn

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

Millions of jobs are posted on LinkedIn every day, so it’s important that you’re able to find the right job postings that fit your expectations and requirements. LinkedIn helps you find relevant jobs that suit your skills and qualifications. You can either search for a job using the search field on top of the LinkedIn homepage or you can directly access the Jobs page where you can search and apply for jobs.

Note: If you’re new to LinkedIn, we suggest you read about how you can use LinkedIn and its features to easily get started with your job search. Also, make sure that you’ve created a good LinkedIn profile that stands out and showcases your skills and expertise.

To search for jobs:

  1. Click the Jobs icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.

  2. Click into the Search bar on the top of the page and search by keywords, title, skill, or a company name.

    • You can also select from the job roles suggested by LinkedIn based on your qualification and experience. Please make sure that you’ve updated your LinkedIn profile with your experience, education, and other information.
    • You’ll be directed to the search results page where you’ll see a list of job postings that suit your job role and location preference.

  3. Use the filters options at the top of the search results page to filter the results.

    • Once you’ve applied all the filters, you can switch on the Set Alert toggle and set job alerts.

  4. Click the job posting to view the job description and apply for the job if the job suits your requirement.

There are two types of job postings on LinkedIn:

  • Easy Apply: This allows you to apply for the job on LinkedIn.

  • Apply: You’ll be redirected to the company or third-party website where you can apply for the job externally.

Note: Click Save button on the job details page, to save a job.

Here's a tip

To search for job related posts, change the search criteria by clicking or tapping the Jobs dropdown at the top of the page and selecting Posts, then choose the Job posts option under the Content type filter. 

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