How To Share A Job Posting On Linkedin And What To Say

If you don’t have the LinkedIn app, you can get it from Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iPhone/iPad).

If you want to share a job that you’ve created, tap the three dots next to the search bar at the top, and then select Manage Jobs to display your own listings. [1] X Research source

Tap Share via private message or Share in a message (depending on your platform) to share through a direct LinkedIn message. Tap Share on LinkedIn if you want to create a new LinkedIn post containing a link to this listing. To share on social media, through email, or in a text message, tap Share via…, then choose the app you want to use to share the listing. For example, if you want to tweet about the job, you can select Twitter. To copy a link to the listing that you can paste anywhere, choose Share via… first, then tap Copy.

If you’re sharing a job posting that you think others will be interested in, make sure to include some information about it in your post so others will click the link. Let people know why you’re recommending this job—do you work for this company and love your job? Do you know lots of happy employees there? Is the company on the brink of creating something wonderful? Be sure to let your network know! If you’re sharing a job posted by a company you work for, take ownership and say “We’re hiring!” so others know you’re connected to the company.

If you’re looking for a listing that you’ve created yourself, click Manage job posts in the left panel. [3] X Research source

For a job listing that you’ve created, click the three-dot icon at the top-right corner instead.

To share in a new LinkedIn post, select Share in a post. To share the listing in a direct message to one of your connections, select Send in a message. If you’d like to share on social media, you can select Twitter to create a new tweet, or Facebook to create a Facebook post. To share anywhere else, including in an email or on a different social media platform, click Copy link to copy the link to your clipboard.

On Facebook, you can click the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner to share on a friend’s timeline, in a group, or in a private message. If you copied a link to the listing, you can paste it into any new post or message by right-clicking the typing area and selecting Paste.

The “Share that you’re hiring” feature allows you to share an existing job listing from your company or create a brand new job listing, which you can then easily share with your network. [4] X Research source

You must be working for the company or organization you select (or be a Page super admin) to share that you’re hiring.

For “Job type,” full-time is selected by default. You can adjust this value if necessary.

List the job duties and responsibilities in readable bullet points instead of long, meandering paragraphs. Listing between 5 and 10 key responsibilities is a good start. Add any roles and industry details that are relevant to potential candidates. Use keywords that qualified candidates might search for to make sure the right people find out about your job. Include any required qualifications and skills you expect from applicants. Don’t go overboard with requirements if they aren’t crucial to job performance—you don’t want to deter great candidates from applying. Try splitting qualifications and skills into two sections—“Required” and “Preferred. " Don’t forget to list special perks and benefits, including PTO, 401K, free coffee, and medical coverage. If you’re stumped, visit https://business. linkedin. com/talent-solutions/resources/talent-engagement/job-descriptions to check out LinkedIn’s job description templates, which are available for hundreds of positions in many industries. [5] X Research source

Sharing a job listing also adds the #Hiring frame around your profile photo. The post will also be featured on the job post’s “Meet the team” section. Your network will also be notified that you’re hiring so they can share the job with their own networks.

Choosing Anyone + Twitter makes it easy for anyone on LinkedIn to share your job listing on Twitter. To keep the listing more private, you can choose Connections only (to limit the post to your network) or Group members to choose a group you belong to.