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    LinkedIn Unveils the List of Companies Where Members Want to Work Now

    June 20, 2016

    We just unveiled LinkedIn Top Attractors. It’s the first-ever list that ranks the most sought-after companies by professionals in the world right now based on the billions of actions taken on LinkedIn by our 433+ million members. Topping the U.S. list is Google, Salesforce, Facebook, Apple and Amazon. It’s no secret that competition to work at a Top Attractor is stiff, so you may be wondering how you can stand out amongst the sea of applicants at these sought-after companies....

  • Microsoft and LinkedIn: Together Changing the Way the World Works

    June 13, 2016

    Today we are excited to share that LinkedIn has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Microsoft. We are joining forces with Microsoft to realize a common mission to empower people and organizations. LinkedIn’s vision – to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce – is not changing and our members still come first. Our companies are the world’s leading professional cloud and network. This deal will allow us to keep growing, investing in and...

  • Job Seekers, Knowledge Is Power And So Is Your Network

    June 7, 2016

    Attention all job seekers: we’ve just added even more personalized insights to LinkedIn Jobs to highlight your key connections at a company and help you rise to the top of that stack of resumes. In today’s world of ubiquitous online job postings, it’s no longer about finding jobs, but finding the right job and leveraging your competitive edge to land it, once you do. Do you have connections at the company? Does the company typically hire from your alma mater or current company?...

  • Introducing Premium Insights: Keeping You in the Know on Companies You Care...

    June 3, 2016

    Today, we're introducing a brand new feature to our premium experience called Premium Insights. Now, when you visit a company page on LinkedIn, you'll see...

  • LinkedIn's First Annual Veteran Insights Report: An Inside Look at U.S....

    May 31, 2016

    LinkedIn’s Veterans Program is proud to announce the launch of its First Annual Veteran Insights Report. In 2012, I was honorably discharged from the...

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    Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: Why NOW is the Time to Tell Your Work...

    May 26, 2016

    If you met your dream employer tomorrow, how ready would you be to wow them and land the job? If you’re worried you wouldn’t be prepared to sell yourself,...