How to use LinkedIn Easy Apply
If you aren't using it yet, there are some pro tips and cons to Easy Apply, the video attached will show you the basics.
Pro tips on using easy apply:
✨ Find the Right Jobs: Use LinkedIn’s search filters (location, company, title) to zero in on roles that match your skills and experience.
✨ Update Your Profile: Double-check your LinkedIn profile and ensure it aligns "Skills added by job poster." This is key since LinkedIn will filter applicants based on these skills.
✨ Reach Out to the Job Poster: If the job poster is visible on the job listing, take advantage! Send a personalized connection request and a message with the job title and location, attached your resume in a PDF, and briefly explaining one top reason why you are great fit for the role, and why you are interested in the company or it's mission.
✨If the job poster isn't listed head over to the company's LinkedIn page, and check the ‘People’ tab, and filter based on industry "staffing and recruiting" or "human resources." Also filter location of the job. This will put you in the top 10% of applicants.
Cons to Easy Apply:
🚩 Generic Applications: Easy Apply might tempt you to send the same resume to every job. But tailoring your resume to highlight the exact skills and experiences relevant to each position can significantly improve your chances of getting noticed.
🚩 Missed Opportunity to Stand Out: With Easy Apply, it’s easy to overlook adding a personalized cover letter or adjusting your resume format.
🚩 Overlooking Company-Specific Requirements: Some roles may require specific qualifications or documents. Easy Apply makes it convenient, but you might miss out on providing everything the employer wants.