Searching for jobs is not easy. Sometimes it feels like you need to be awake for every hour of the day just to keep up with new job advertisements and opportunities. It’s a daunting feeling knowing you may have missed out on your perfect job. What’s worse is when this happens all because you saw the job posting once it was already too late. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Did you know you can create job alerts on LinkedIn?
These are alerts that appear as convenient notifications. All based on your predetermined specifications. This way you never miss a job opportunity that may be relevant to you. You just need to know how to set them up. But don’t panic, it’s pretty simple and we have just the thing to help!
You can create job alerts on LinkedIn based on your recent job searches and specifications.
To Create Job Alerts on LinkedIn
- Search for a job on LinkedIn. Using your most common job search criteria.
- On the job search results page, in the top left, switch the Job alert toggle to On.
- This will create a job alert for your current search criteria.
- You can select how frequently you’d like to receive alerts about new jobs in the Create search alert pop-up.
- Now decide your preferred method of notification from the ‘Get notified via’ menu.
- Click Save.
Things change sometimes. Even our job search preferences and requirements. That’s why it’s important you know how to manage and edit your job alert once it’s been created. You can also let people know you’re looking for a position by setting a profile banner stating you are open to work.
How To Manage Your Job Alerts
- Click the Jobs icon at the top of the homepage.
- Click Job alerts on the left-hand sidebar.
- A Job Alerts pop-up will appear. You can now edit or delete search alerts.
- Click Done.
Now you know how to create job alerts on LinkedIn, you’ll never miss a job posting again. Your dream job might be just around the corner, all you have to do is stay alert. Create a job alert on LinkedIn, today.
