Recruiters use LinkedIn as their primary source for finding passive candidates, so it is important to have a complete profile with details about your experience, skills, and qualifications. You should also research companies thoroughly on LinkedIn, find connections within your network who can introduce you, and customize your cover letter for each application as employers read them closely and it can help you stand out. Following up directly with hiring managers through LinkedIn messages or phone calls is also an effective job searching technique.

1. 5 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
From actual LinkedIn members who found theirs

2. Recruiters are using LinkedIn as their
primary source of recruiting passive
candidates, and the more information
you have on your profile, the better.
Jen Glawe, LinkedIn member

3. Research the company as much as you can
- check out their page on LinkedIn…Use
LinkedIn to find someone in your network
who knows someone at the company…and
ask for an introduction.
Greg Devine, LinkedIn member

4. Make your profile reflect aspects of
previous jobs you want to keep (or return
to) doing…leave out the parts you wouldn't
want to do again. That way prospective
employers can “match” you better to
positions they have available.
Jeff Grover, LinkedIn member

5. Write customized cover letters for each job
you apply to. Employers DO read each and
every one. Cover letters will make you
stand out.
Emma Chao, LinkedIn member

6. My favorite job search tips are seeking out
hiring managers and decision makers
through the use of InMail and following up
with personal notes and phone calls.
Andy Bailer, LinkedIn member

7. For more tips, sign up for a free
LinkedIn job search webinar:
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker