Summary
- LinkedIn is integrating new AI-powered tools to simplify job searching by allowing users to describe their ideal roles in natural language, moving beyond traditional keyword searches.
- The platform is enhancing job matching by providing a compatibility score and offering personalized AI coaching and career journey tools to help users understand their fit and develop necessary skills (some features are Premium-only).
- LinkedIn aims to make the hiring process more transparent with new insights on job postings and is also offering free AI learning resources and a guide for new graduates.
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is synonymous with digital networking, especially for professionals that might be looking to hire, get hired, or simply stay informed on industry trends.
After dedicated platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn is arguably the most widely-visited destination for job-seekers. Recognizing its pivotal role, the employment-oriented social networking platform is now attempting to enhance its job search workflow by introducing (you guessed it) AI.
Announced by the platform’s Chief Product Officer, Tomer Cohen, in a new edition of the ‘Building LinkedIn‘ newsletter, the new features’ role is to help you navigate rapid changes in the job market where even knowing what job title to search for can be a daunting task. “More than 10% of job titles today didn’t even exist a couple of decades ago, from Prompt Engineers and Cloud Architects to Social Media Managers or SEO Specialists,” wrote Cohen, adding that LinkedIn’s new AI search tool can help users discover jobs without needing to understand the right keywords, filters, “and the intricacies of the system itself.”
Instead of typing out position names, which you’ll still be able to do, LinkedIn will now allow users to describe their ideal role in natural language.
For example, users would be able to add prompts like “I’m looking for business development roles in the video games industry,” or “I want to use my brand marketing skills to help cure cancer,” and the platform’s AI tool, which can understand intent, will reportedly deliver highly relevant results to match you with your dream role. It isn’t entirely clear whether the tool is available for all, or exclusive to LinkedIn Premium users.
Know if a role is for you at a glance
Elsewhere, in addition to finding jobs, LinkedIn also wants to help you filter out results at a glance. The platform explained that job-seekers often fail to determine if they’re the right fit for a role, and that’s where LinkedIn intends to help with an enhanced version of its ‘job match’ feature. The tool, which appears on job listing pages, now shows you a compatibility level based on your profile. The compatibility is likely a free feature, considering that LinkedIn explictly mentioned additional perks like deeper insights, job match ratings, and actionable suggestions for Premium users.
In addition to making it easier for users to find the right vacant role, LinkedIn also shared updates to help job-seekers develop essential skills. The platform is doing so with personalized AI-powered coaching, which offers scenario-based learning and practicing critical conversations. Similarly, the platform’s Career Journey tool is meant to help users define their goals and craft a personalized learning plan. Both features are limited to LinkedIn Premium subscribers.
