Find Job Openings by Searching LinkedIn Posts

What you’ll get

You will learn how to search LinkedIn posts for direct hiring announcements, which can help you find job openings before they are widely advertised. This approach helps you connect with the hiring manager directly, potentially leading to more engagement than traditional job applications.

Tools you need

• LinkedIn (freemium): A professional networking platform used here to search for job postings and hiring announcements.

Steps

1. Go to LinkedIn search: Open the LinkedIn website or app.

2. Switch to Posts: On the search results page, find the option to switch from searching ‘Jobs’ to searching ‘Posts’. You should see a clear tab or button for this.

3. Sort by Latest: Select the option to sort your search results by ‘Latest’ to see the most recent posts first. This is usually a dropdown or filter option.

4. Search for hiring phrases: Enter a combination of a hiring phrase and your role. Here are some examples to try:

   "I'm hiring" + your role

   "joining my team" + your role

   "looking for a" + your role

   "we're growing" + your role

   Replace your role with your specific job title or field (e.g., ‘Software Engineer’, ‘Marketing Manager’, ‘Data Analyst’). You should see a list of recent posts from LinkedIn users mentioning hiring for roles like yours.

5. Identify hiring managers: Look for posts from managers or team leads announcing openings. These posts often appear before official job listings.

6. Apply through official link: If you find a suitable opening, apply through the official job listing if one is provided.

7. Send a brief message: After applying, consider sending a short, polite message to the person who made the post. You can say something like:

   Hi [Name], I saw your post about hiring for [Role] and have applied through the official link. Looking forward to hearing from you.

   You should see a confirmation that your message has been sent.

Original source

This method was shared by Reddit user /u/PlumbusRondo7 on the platform, suggesting a way to find job openings by searching LinkedIn posts for hiring announcements rather than just the jobs tab. The idea is to find direct announcements from hiring managers.

Notes & variations

• Free tier viability: This workflow relies entirely on the free features of LinkedIn and is fully usable without a paid subscription.
• Common mistake: Do not send overly long or demanding messages to the person who posted. Keep it short, professional, and to the point.
• Tip for better results: Tailor your search terms to be more specific to your industry or the type of role you are looking for. For example, instead of just ‘your role’, try ‘your specific skill’ or ‘your desired position’.