To create LinkedIn job alerts, search for the job you want, set your filters, then turn on the job alert switch on the results page. You can also create an alert from a company page if you only want jobs from one employer.
Set your filters before you turn on the alert. This helps your alerts match the job title, location, work style, and experience level you actually want.
After alerts start arriving, review each job quickly, save or track the ones worth applying to, and look for the right person to contact. Alerts help you find openings, but your next step is to apply with focus.
How to create LinkedIn job alerts
Here is how to create a job alert on LinkedIn in the simplest way:
- Go to the jobs area.
- Search for the role you want.
- Add filters for location, work style, experience level, and job type.
- Review the results to make sure they look useful.
- Turn on the job alert option for that search.
- Choose how you want to receive alerts, if that option is shown.
The key is to filter first, then turn on the alert. If your search is too broad, your alerts will be too broad too.
Create a job alert from a LinkedIn job search
Use a job search alert when you are open to roles at many companies.
Step by step:
- Open the jobs area.
- Type the job title you want, such as product manager or sales manager.
- Add your location, or choose a remote option if that fits your search.
- Use filters for experience level, job type, and work style.
- Scan the first page of results.
- If the jobs look close to what you want, turn on the job alert.
If the results look mixed, adjust the search before you turn on alerts. A few clear filters can save you from sorting through jobs that do not fit.
Create a job alert for one company
Use a company job alert when you have a target employer and want to know when it posts new roles.
Step by step:
- Go to the company page.
- Open the jobs area for that company.
- Review the open roles.
- Add a role title or location filter if the page allows it.
- Turn on the alert for that company’s jobs.
- Check future alerts for roles that match your goal.
This works well when you already know where you want to work. It is also useful when a company hires for the same role type often, but there is no good match today.
Change your LinkedIn job alert settings
Change your alert settings when the jobs you get are too broad, too narrow, or no longer match your search.
Look for the job alert settings area in your jobs section or alert management area. From there, you may be able to edit the job title, location, alert timing, and delivery method.
Check these settings:
- Job title: Use a clear title, not a vague one.
- Location: Pick the city, area, or remote choice you want.
- Work style: Choose on-site, hybrid, or remote when available.
- Experience level: Match your background.
- Alert timing: Pick a timing you can actually review.
Small changes can make your alerts much more useful.
Stop LinkedIn job alerts you do not want
Stop an alert when it keeps sending jobs you would not apply for. You can usually turn off alerts from the job alert settings area or from an alert message.
Before you stop it, ask yourself if the alert can be fixed. If the title is too broad, edit the title. If the location is wrong, change the location. If the work style does not fit, adjust that filter.
If the alert is still not useful, turn it off and make a cleaner one. It is better to have a few focused alerts than many alerts you ignore.
Example: set up alerts for a focused job search
Say you want an entry level product manager role that can be remote.
You could set it up like this:
- Search for product manager.
- Add the remote work filter if it is available.
- Choose entry level or a similar experience filter.
- Add full-time if that is what you want.
- Review the first set of jobs.
- If the jobs fit, turn on the alert.
If you see senior roles, add or change the experience filter. If you see unrelated product roles, try a more exact title, such as associate product manager. This same method works for many job types.
| Alert type | Use it when | Check if results are too broad |
|---|---|---|
| Job search alert | You want the same role across many employers | Job title, location, work style, and experience level |
| Company job alert | You want jobs from one employer | Company page, role title, and location |
| Both together | You have a target role and target employers | Duplicate alerts and jobs that do not match your goal |
What to do after a LinkedIn job alert arrives
When a useful alert arrives, do not apply without checking fit first. Read the role, confirm the location and work style, and compare the main duties with your experience.
If the role is a fit, apply while it is still fresh enough for you to act with focus. You can read more about the best time to apply for a job if you want a simple way to think about timing.
Track the jobs you apply to so you do not lose follow-up dates or contact notes. Then look for the hiring manager or recruiter tied to the role before you reach out.
Use Always First AI after your alerts find jobs
Job alerts help you find openings. Always First AI helps with the next step: acting on those openings faster, finding the hiring manager, and keeping your outreach focused.
After an alert leads you to a good role, use the app to help identify who may be connected to the hiring process. You can also learn the manual process in this guide on how to find hiring manager for a job.
If you want help moving from alerts to action, sign up here. You can use alerts to spot roles, then use the app to focus on the jobs that fit, find the right person, and prepare your next step without starting from scratch each time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create LinkedIn job alerts?
Search for the job you want, add filters, then turn on the job alert option for that search. Set the filters before you turn on the alert so the jobs match your title, location, work style, and experience level.
How do I set up job alerts on LinkedIn for one company?
Go to the company page, open its jobs area, and turn on alerts for that company’s jobs. If filter options are shown, narrow the alert by role or location before you turn it on.
How do I change LinkedIn job alert settings?
Open the job alert settings area in your jobs section or from an alert message. Edit the title, location, work style, timing, or delivery option if those settings are available.
How do I stop LinkedIn job alerts?
Go to your job alert settings and turn off the alert you no longer want. If the alert is close but not right, try editing the filters before you stop it.
Why am I getting the wrong LinkedIn job alerts?
Your alert may be too broad, or the filters may not match what you want. Check the job title, location, work style, and experience level, then edit or replace the alert.