Category: LinkedIn for Job Seekers

There’s more to applying for a job through LinkedIn than the job board…learn 6 LinkedIn job search strategies to speed up your process.

Unlock the full potential of your LinkedIn profile with these expert tips and elevate your chances of securing your dream job.

Did you know that every minute, eight job candidates are hired through LinkedIn? With 95 percent of recruiters using LinkedIn to look for their next hire, you need to create a LinkedIn profile that stands out to recruiters and creates a strong first impression. In this guide, we will show you how to create an […]

Stand out from the crowd with a LinkedIn headline that highlights your professional identity, key skills, and unique value.

LinkedIn is the number one online networking tool for job seekers. 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to scout for new employees. Building a strong LinkedIn profile is key in helping hiring managers and recruiters find and vet you. Adding your resume to LinkedIn is one way to do that. The question is, how can you […]

Discover how to craft an effective LinkedIn summary, what to include (and what to avoid), plus plenty of examples and an easy-to-use template.

Hello! I’m Sydney, the host of Jobscan’s podcast, The Standout Jobseeker. During my time hosting that podcast and managing our annual virtual events, I’ve connected with some amazing job search experts. Every year, Jobscan honors those experts on LinkedIn who consistently provide valuable career advice to their followers. Some of these experts have been guests […]

If you are between jobs or considering a career change, LinkedIn Certifications can help you reach that next step.

In the competitive job market, standing out to recruiters on LinkedIn is crucial. We’ve gathered insights from executive recruiters and CEOs, among other professionals, to bring you 23 key elements that can make your profile shine. From avoiding brevity and updating regularly to making your headline an elevator pitch, discover what these experts say should […]

With 950 million users, LinkedIn is the most powerful networking platform for professionals. It’s the digital crossroads where ambition meets opportunity. Most job seekers create a LinkedIn profile and patiently wait for recruiters to come knocking. But this passive strategy might take too long, or not work at all. In a competitive job market, sitting […]

Learn everything about LinkedIn Easy Apply: how it works, when to use it, and how you can strengthen your job application on LinkedIn.

Candidates with volunteer experience are more likely to get selected by hiring managers. Here’s how to add volunteer experience to LinkedIn to increase your chances of getting hired.

Did you know that recruiters judge job seekers based on how they appear in their photos? Here are 10 tips that will help you present your best self, without paying for professional headshots!

A new report by LinkedIn reveals the emerging trends that are expected to shape the recruitment landscape in the coming years. This report is based “on dozens of interviews with global talent leaders, surveys of thousands of recruiting pros, and analysis of billions of data points generated on LinkedIn.” Why should job seekers like you […]

When searching for jobs on LinkedIn, you may want to save positions of interest to come back to later. LinkedIn conveniently provides a “save” button, just beside the “apply” button, which allows you to do so in one click. Where do my LinkedIn saved jobs go? Once you click the “save” button, the job will […]