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9 expert-backed ways to use LinkedIn to find a job

Katie Warren   

9 expert-backed ways to use LinkedIn to find a job
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You can use LinkedIn to find a job.

  • LinkedIn can be a great resource for a job search.
  • The best way to find a job is to get a referral from someone who works at the organization you're applying for.
  • The next best way is to reach out to directly a potential employer through a common group.
  • Write a succinct, personalized message - not an entire cover letter.

If you're looking for a new job, LinkedIn is a good place to start your search.

At least 500 million people use the network, and there are more than 10 million active job listings, Fortune magazine reported in 2017.

Business Insider reached out to career experts at LinkedIn and independent LinkedIn specialists to find out the best ways to go about finding a job on social network.

If you're wondering how to use LinkedIn to find a job, these concrete tips give you your best chance at finding employment on LinkedIn.

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