Searching in LinkedIn Recruiter or LinkedIn Recruiter Lite allows you to search for candidates based on your preferred role, location, or skill set, and you get relevant suggestions to help better target your search.
Check out some of the frequently asked questions about searching in Recruiter and Recruiter Lite below.
While we don’t currently offer the ability to sort search results in Recruiter or Recruiter Lite, you can add additional keywords or adjust filters to narrow your results.
Your search results are based on the filters and search criteria you use during your search. Recruiter scans the entire LinkedIn Network and returns your search results. The number of profiles that match your search will be displayed at the top of the results page.
You can view up to 1,000 of these results. You can refine these results further by using the filters on the left rail of the search results page.
Here's a tip
There's no actual limit on the number of results returnable by the All Groups filter, however too many facets in the filter will cause performance issues on the page.
For Recruiter users, your search results will contain all members on LinkedIn, including those outside your own network, who fit your specific search criteria. You can contact any of those members, except for those that explicitly opted out of receiving InMail messages.
For Recruiter Lite and RPS users, your search results will contain members on LinkedIn who are your 1st-, 2nd- or 3rd-degree connections and fit your specific search criteria. You can contact any of those connections, except for those that explicitly opted out of receiving InMail messages. Out of network members will appear in your search results, but you won't be able to see their profile details or contact them with InMail.
If your search yields fewer results than expected, please consider these suggestions:
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Start with a general search and then use the filters to the left of your search results to refine it further.
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Expand your search to include additional locations.
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Reduce the number of Boolean operators such as AND, OR, and so on, in your search string.
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Retype your search into Recruiter or Recruiter Lite. If you’ve copied and pasted the search string from another document, the system may not recognize the font of the copied string.
If your search results are still low after trying these troubleshooting suggestions, then contact customer support and submit a HAR (HTTP Archive) file, which is a JSON-formatted archive file for logging a web browser's interaction with a site.
Searching in the LinkedIn Recruiter mobile app allows you to run simple searches for candidates or access searches you’ve previously run on desktop. Check out some of the frequently asked questions about searching in the Recruiter mobile app.
What types of searches can I run in the Recruiter mobile app?
You can continue searches you’ve previously set up in a project on desktop or run a simple keyword search from the global search bar.
Can I filter my search results in the Recruiter mobile app?
Yes, you can filter your search results on the Recruiter mobile app.
Can I save my searches or set up search alerts in the Recruiter mobile app?
You currently can’t save your searches or set up search alerts in the Recruiter mobile app.
Can I modify a search I started on desktop?
Yes, you can continue and modify your existing searches in the Recruiter mobile app.
Can I view my search history in the Recruiter mobile app?
Yes, you can view your search history in the Search tab.
Searching in the LinkedIn Recruiter mobile app allows you to run simple searches for candidates or access searches you’ve previously run on desktop. Check out some of the frequently asked questions about searching in the Recruiter mobile app.
What types of searches can I run in the Recruiter mobile app?
You can continue searches you’ve previously set up in a project on desktop or run a simple keyword search from the global search bar.
Can I filter my search results in the Recruiter mobile app?
Yes, you can filter your search results on the Recruiter mobile app.
Can I save my searches or set up search alerts in the Recruiter mobile app?
You currently can’t save your searches or set up search alerts in the Recruiter mobile app.
Can I modify a search I started on desktop?
Yes, you can continue and modify your existing searches in the Recruiter mobile app.
Can I view my search history in the Recruiter mobile app?
Yes, you can view your search history in the Search tab.