Check if you have following tab against your profile, if not, get it verified on priority as LinkedIn prioritize verified profiles. ****Get your profile verified.Leverage LinkedIn’s verification features and ensure your profile is fully optimized for credibility. Regularly update your headline and summary with keywords that align with the roles you're targeting. Go a step further by adding external endorsements, like publishing articles, certifications, or thought leadership pieces that establish authority in your field. If applicable, request a LinkedIn Creator Mode activation to elevate your profile's visibility within the platform.
If you have LinkedIn Premium, utilize features like “Am I a good fit?” and “How can I best position myself?” for job opportunities. Review the recommendations, tailor your resume accordingly, and then apply with the updated version for a stronger application.
Instead while applying, do not just click the “Easy Apply” button. Instead, look for professionals in your network who can refer you, or find professionals working in that company, along with your alumni and ex-colleagues, and ask for a referral. Conduct advanced LinkedIn searches to identify mutual connections at your target companies and approach them with highly tailored messages. Frame your request in a way that demonstrates your knowledge of the company and highlights how your experience fits the specific role. Provide context on why you'd be a great fit and how their referral could make an impact. Additionally, research and engage with alumni networks and industry-specific groups where referrals and insider information are often shared.
Use LinkedIn's search bar to look up relevant job titles. Apply the filter “Posts” and set the “Date Posted” filter to “Last week.” This will display posts from hiring managers sharing recent opportunities. Reach out directly to hiring managers by highlighting the value you bring and sharing one significant, relevant achievement. Politely ask if you can send your resume or schedule a quick call to discuss your fit for the role.
Craft your recommendation requests. Instead of asking for general praise, suggest specific projects or outcomes and mention exact skills. Also, optimize the timing of your requests, such as asking for recommendations after successful project completions, key milestones, or when your impact is fresh in their minds.
If you find any job opportunity, try to find out the hiring manager. DO Not ask directly for job opportunity. Write something personalized to send invite and mention common interest or any Industry trend seek their opinion. Mention something they would love ot talk about or proud to discuss about. During discussion, mention about you are looking for opportunities (Don’t focus whole discussion on this)