{"id":8038,"date":"2021-01-29T14:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T22:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=8038"},"modified":"2021-01-29T14:00:31","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T22:00:31","slug":"linked-in-search-how-find-someone-linkedin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/linked-in-search-how-find-someone-linkedin\/","title":{"rendered":"LinkedIn Search: How to Find Someone on LinkedIn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you need to perform a LinkedIn<\/a> search? Whether your interest in LinkedIn<\/a> is personal or professional, learn how to quickly and easily find whoever you\u2019re looking for on the popular professional networking platform!<\/p>\n

What is LinkedIn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you use LinkedIn, you\u2019re probably aware that it\u2019s one of the hottest professional networking platforms in North America. LinkedIn can be used as the go-to source for your career development or professional networking and has the added bonus of helping you track down almost anyone.<\/a> LinkedIn can double as your online resume or CV and can be used to search for jobs or candidates. By using LinkedIn, you can also interact with others<\/a> in your field and promote your expertise as a professional.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/My-Post-61-1.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” offset=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Why You Might Want to Perform a LinkedIn Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LinkedIn can be a great source to connect with potential companies<\/a> or for your resume to be viewed by others in your field. You can seek out people you\u2019ve met in person but want to connect professionally. If you own your own company, you can recruit employees or connect with people<\/a> you follow on other social media platforms.<\/a> Some people use LinkedIn to verify that an individual has the job they have said they do or to track down an ex<\/a> or current partner<\/a>. Single parents might use LinkedIn to find out the other parent\u2019s current job or profession.<\/a><\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/My-Post-62-1.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” offset=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

How to Find Someone on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LinkedIn has many filters to help you find who you\u2019re looking for. This is how you can use them for an accurate search.<\/p>\n

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  1. To search for someone on LinkedIn:\u00a0<\/strong>Go to LinkedIn.com or the LinkedIn app. Locate the \u201cSearch\u201d bar and enter your selection. This can be by name, title, company, or more. You can select from any items that show up or wait for all the search results to generate.<\/li>\n
  2. How to make the search results more accurate:\u00a0<\/strong>Once the search results have generated, click the \u201cPeople\u201d tab at the top of the page to search people<\/a> by name and better filter your results.<\/li>\n
  3. Add the company\u2019s name:\u00a0<\/strong>In the current company\u2019s section (dropdown menu at the right), you can add the current company<\/a> you are looking for<\/a> or believe the person works at.<\/li>\n
  4. Apply or go to profile:\u00a0<\/strong>You can then go to any user\u2019s profile on LinkedIn (assuming it is public) and\/or apply for the company jobs that appear.<\/li>\n
  5. Decide if you want your profile and searches to be visible to those you\u2019ve searched for:<\/strong> If not, upgrade to a paid account or change your profile settings<\/a> to private<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Didn\u2019t find who you\u2019re looking for? Consider searching by name, email address, phone number, username, or photograph at Social Catfish<\/a>. Social Catfish is the best reverse search<\/a> engine for finding who you are looking for. Using a high-powered algorithm-based search can paint a picture of someone\u2019s web trail and give you the full scope of their online professional and personal profiles. Try an online search today!<\/p>\n

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