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When he started LinkedIn in his bedroom in the early 2000s, little did Reid Hoffman know that it would become the world’s largest professional network with 722 million<\/a> global users. Many of those users are job seekers, but you can also learn how to get a job at LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn has also become one of the most popular tech companies to work for. In 2020, it ranked 12th on Glassdoor’s list<\/a> of best places to work, and its support for LGBTQ equality in the workplace earned LinkedIn a perfect rating on the Corporate Equality Index<\/a>, a yearly report published by the Human Rights Campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to get a job at Linkedin, first make sure you have a complete profile, including a professional-looking profile photo. But that\u2019s just the first step. Below is everything you need to know to start your LinkedIn career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn: Company Background<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reid Hoffman launched LinkedIn on May 5, 2003, before Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube got off the ground. It\u2019s one of the oldest social networks still in existence. In 2011, LinkedIn began trading on the New York Stock Exchange at $45 per share. That very same year the company hosted a town hall meeting with President Barack Obama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, LinkedIn has over 15,800 full-time employees in more than 33 cities around the world. The platform is available in 24 different languages, from Norwegian to Malay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s It Like to Work at LinkedIn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though one of the first social media platforms, LinkedIn set out early to build a culture of inclusivity and diversity. It has remained ahead of the curve ever since. Below are three aspects of its company culture that distinguish LinkedIn from other workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting with Colleagues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The company regularly hosts so-called InDays, where employees are encouraged to invest in both their teams and themselves. At a recent InDays event, employees split into teams and engaged in a friendly competition to see which team could learn the most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parental Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn offers adoption, fertility, and parental benefits. Based on feedback from new moms, it created lactation rooms at all of its offices, designed with an at-home touch. It also has an employee resource group for parents, which hosts talks as part of its Speaker Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A healthy lifestyle is a big focus. LinkedIn gives every employee annual funds to use for goods and services that would make their lives better and less stressful, things like getting a massage, buying a gym membership, and hiring a babysitter. LinkedIn offices are also equipped with onsite fitness centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a Job at LinkedIn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before applying, make sure that you have a complete and fully updated LinkedIn profile. This is especially important if you\u2019re going for an open role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even better, work on building your network and interact regularly with your contacts. This will show that you have an active voice on the platform. If you have any contacts who work for LinkedIn, get in touch with them and ask if they can help you find a job with the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Hard Is It to Land a Job at LinkedIn?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As one of the world\u2019s seven biggest social media companies, LinkedIn is a hard place for newcomers to get their foot in the door while looking to land one of the best tech jobs <\/a>around.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn hiring managers want candidates who display entrepreneurial skills on their LinkedIn profiles, in their resumes, and during interviews. That goes for technical as well as non-technical roles. Reid Hoffman, after all, was a true Silicon Valley entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to be a LinkedIn expert but you should have a solid understanding of the platform and how its different features work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying for a Job at LinkedIn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Begin your search by going to LinkedIn Careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are applying for a full-time role or an internship, start by reading up on the company\u2019s mission, vision, values, strategy, and culture. Then, browse the news for any updates about the state of LinkedIn\u2019s business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to the Resource Library<\/a> where LinkedIn\u2019s recruiting team posts even more material. To get full brownie points, take the LinkedIn Learning course, Rock Your LinkedIn Profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn Application and Interview Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s a technical or non-technical position, the hiring process begins with one or two phone call interviews before you get invited for an onsite interview. Applicants should be prepared to show their problem-solving abilities in real-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the interview process for a software engineer<\/a> takes between one and two months. It will include phone and onsite interviews where you will be given coding exercises and challenges and asked to participate in a system design session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn Career Opportunities: Job Titles and Descriptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technical roles include software engineers, data scientists<\/a>, and web developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn hires employees for non-technical roles in its research and strategy, analytics, global sales, and user experience design departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Product Manager Intern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n