Since its 2002 launch, LinkedIn has become the go-to destination for anyone looking for a new job.
Its the place where professionals share thought leadership posts, connect with people in their field, and comment on industry-relevant topics all in the hopes of building their reputation and/or getting hired.
But the painful process of subtly networking, sliding into hiring managers DMs, and frequently self-promoting on the platform may be a thing of the past.
Now LinkedIn is enabling its users to be more direct.
As Jerry Lee, co-founder of the careers coaching company Wonsulting, recently discovered, job seekers can indicate their interest in a company, with the press of one button.
In an Instagram video that has gone viral, Lee showed off the hidden feature thatll help you get a job.
How to let your dream employer know youre interested
First up, job seekers should write a list of the all companies they want to work at.
Then one-by-one search for the companys LinkedIn page, click on the about section and scroll down.
Users should stumble on the button which says Im interested.
This tool enables professionals to privately share their profile with recruiters at that company, even if it doesnt currently have any vacancies.
Privately share your profile with our recruiters youll be noted as expressing interest in our job openings for up to a year, the platform says.
Unlike publicly following your dream employer, this new function enables workers to discreetly share their information with the hiring manager, without bringing any recent activity to the attention of their current boss.
Lee who helps underserved communities land a job described it as a proactive approach to job hunting.
Without a job opening to submit a résumé for, hiring managers will be evaluating profiles against any upcoming jobs.
So, as Lee says, candidates using the Im interested button must ensure their profile pages are up to scratch.
One recruiter commenting on the video echoed the importance of this step.
99% of the time were just looking at your experience outlined on either Linkedin or your CV, Michael Williamson commented. If it looks like youre at least 50% likely to get an offer, Ill talk to you.
