If you use a screen reader to view content on LinkedIn, use the following best practice guidelines to search and apply for jobs on our website.
Search for a Job Using a Screen Reader
To search for a job using a screen reader:
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Click Jobs at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
- This will take you to the Jobs Homepage.
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Navigate backwards from the Jobs link to the Search input field at top of the page to search by title, skill, or company, and begin typing in this field.
- You will hear an announcement informing you of the number of search results that appear on the screen with instructions to use your up or down arrow key to navigate through the results. Once you hear the result you wish, hit Tab to select your choice.
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The second search input is for the desired location, City, state, or zip code.
- When you begin typing in this field, you will hear an announcement informing you of the number of search results that appear. Use your up or down arrow key to navigate through the search results.
- When you hear the search result you are interested in, hit Tab to get to the Search button and hit the spacebar or enter key. You can also activate the location options in the dropdown menu.
- Navigate by headings until you hear the one with the name of the search you performed, for example, web development in California. From here, navigate with your down arrow key to find the list of search results.
Apply for a Job Using a Screen Reader
After you have performed a job search and have located a job you wish to apply for, use the following steps to apply for the role.
To apply for a job using a screen reader:
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From the job search results, select a job that you want to see more details about and hit Enter to bring up the job details screen. Note that you can also refine your results by applying filters to your search. Use the arrow keys to hear the description details.
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Apply for the job using one of the following flows:
- Apply using the Apply now button:
- If the application process will be completed on LinkedIn after activating the Apply now button, a dialogue will prompt you if you would like to share your profile with the Job Poster.
- In this dialogue you have the option to share your full profile or not with the Job Poster using the toggle button.
- Click Continue to apply for the position.
- If the Apply to company name window opens, then provide your information, upload your resume, answer questions, and review your data, then click submit application. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the different fields and hear the description details.
- If the application process will be completed on LinkedIn after activating the Apply now button, a dialogue will prompt you if you would like to share your profile with the Job Poster.
- Apply using the Apply button to apply on the company’s site:
- If this position is hosted on a different company website, follow the instructions provided on the company’s job application site. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the different fields and hear the description details.
- Apply using the Apply now button:
Congratulations, you have applied for a job.