Are You Using LinkedIn Referrals?

LinkedIn Referrals allows you to filter job openings to find those where you know an employee. This is extremely helpful considering most people find a new job through their network and contacts.

On the desktop view of LinkedIn you can filter your job search by “in your network”. Once you get your list you’ll see an “Ask for a referral” button.

How do you know who your best LinkedIn Referrals are?

When you click it LinkedIn will give you a list of the people you’re connected to that work at that company. You can then select which one you’d like to request a referral from and send them a message. LinkedIn even provides text that you can build off of and personalize.

This feature was made available on March 19th, so check it out!

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