How do I get the LinkedIn app on my iPhone?

LinkedIn is one of the most popular professional social networking platforms, with over 700 million members worldwide. Having the LinkedIn app on your iPhone allows you to stay connected and access LinkedIn on the go. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get the LinkedIn app for iPhone.

Check if You Already Have the LinkedIn App

Before downloading the LinkedIn app, check if you already have it installed on your iPhone. To do this:

1. Go to your iPhone’s home screen.
2. Swipe left to access all your apps.
3. Scroll through the apps to see if you have the LinkedIn app. The icon is a blue background with a white “in” logo.

If you already have the LinkedIn app installed, you can open it and start using it right away. You don’t need to download it again.

Download the LinkedIn App

If you don’t already have the LinkedIn app, you can download it easily from the App Store:

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone. The icon looks like a blue “A” inside a white background.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the “Search” tab.
3. In the search bar, type “LinkedIn.”
4. Tap the “Search” icon on the keyboard.
5. The LinkedIn app should be the first result. Tap “Get” to download it.
6. If prompted, enter your Apple ID password to start the download.
7. Once the download is complete, the “Open” button will appear. Tap it to launch the LinkedIn app.

The LinkedIn app is free to download from the App Store. The entire download and installation process takes just a few minutes over WiFi.

Sign In to LinkedIn

Once you have downloaded the LinkedIn app, you need to sign in to access your account:

1. Open the LinkedIn app on your iPhone.
2. The sign in page will appear. Enter your LinkedIn email address in the top field.
3. In the bottom field, enter your LinkedIn account password.
4. Tap the blue “Sign in” button.

If you don’t yet have a LinkedIn account, tap “Join now” on the sign in page to set up a new account. It’s free to create a basic LinkedIn account.

Allow Notifications

To get the most out of LinkedIn on your iPhone, you should enable notifications:

1. After signing in, LinkedIn will ask if you want to “Allow notifications.”
2. Tap “Allow” to let LinkedIn send you notifications.
3. You can customize notification settings later in the app’s Settings.

Enabling notifications allows you to stay up-to-date with LinkedIn contacts and groups. You’ll be notified when receiving connection invitations, messages, and other LinkedIn activity.

Finish Setting Up Your Profile

If this is your first time using LinkedIn on your iPhone, you may be prompted to finish setting up your profile:

1. LinkedIn will guide you through adding a profile photo and filling out profile details like your title and bio.
2. Tap “Done” after entering each section to save your changes.
3. Continue through the prompts until LinkedIn says your profile is 100% complete.

Having a complete profile allows you to get the most out of LinkedIn for networking and job searching. Take the time to fill it out thoroughly.

Connect with Contacts

One of the key benefits of LinkedIn is connecting with other professionals. Here are some tips for finding contacts:

• Tap the “My Network” tab in the LinkedIn app and tap “Connections” to see your existing network.
• Go to the “Search” bar at the top of the screen to search for people you know by name or company.
• LinkedIn will recommend connections based on your contacts, education, and work history.
• Tap the “+” icon next to a person’s name to send a connection invitation. Include a note to personalize the invite.

Building up your network on LinkedIn takes time, but connects you to more opportunities. Focus first on connecting with people you know well, such as close coworkers, friends, and family.

Join LinkedIn Groups

Joining relevant LinkedIn Groups is a great way to meet more professionals in your industry and engage in discussions:

1. Tap the “Interests” tab and select “Groups” to browse groups.
2. Use the search bar to find groups related to your industry, interests, university, or other affiliations.
3. Tap “Join” to request to join a group that looks interesting.
4. Once approved, check back regularly to engage in group discussions.

LinkedIn groups help you demonstrate your expertise, get answers to industry questions, and make new connections.

Customize Your LinkedIn Feed

The LinkedIn feed shows updates from your connections and groups. You can customize it to prioritize the most relevant content:

1. Tap the “Feed” tab to access your feed.
2. Tap the gear icon in the top right corner.
3. Select “Prioritize feeds” to choose which updates appear most frequently.
4. Drag the content tiles into your desired order.
5. Tap “Done” to save changes.

Putting the most important connections, groups, and content at the top ensures you see relevant updates every time you check LinkedIn.

Set Up Your Profile for Jobs

In addition to networking, many people use LinkedIn to find new job opportunities. Make sure your profile is optimized for recruiters and hiring managers:

• Add your current job title, company, and description of responsibilities.
• Include 5-10 key skills that you want to highlight.
• Customize your LinkedIn profile URL in the public settings.
• Expand your connections to include more people from desired companies or industries.
• Follow relevant companies to get notified about new job postings.

A complete, detailed profile gives recruiters confidence that you have the background and skills needed to succeed in a new role.

Apply for Jobs

You can easily apply for open positions right within the LinkedIn app:

1. Tap the “Jobs” tab to browse listings.
2. Use filters or search keywords to find relevant jobs.
3. Tap on a job title to view the full listing.
4. Review the job details and requirements.
5. Tap “Apply” and follow the prompts to submit your application through LinkedIn.

Applying via LinkedIn populates the information from your profile for a faster application process. You can also message hiring managers directly.

Schedule Meetings and Calls

The LinkedIn app makes networking easier by letting you schedule meetings or calls with connections:

1. Open your connection’s profile.
2. Tap “More” then “Schedule Meeting.”
3. Pick a date and time for the meeting or call.
4. Enter the meeting details and purpose.
5. Send the invite and wait for the connection to accept.

Scheduling through LinkedIn ensures your meeting request goes to the right person and links to their calendar.

Join Events

Discover professional events happening in your area through LinkedIn:

1. Go to the “Events” tab and allow location access when prompted.
2. Browse upcoming events near you by category or search.
3. Tap on an event to view details and see who’s attending.
4. Click “Interested” or “Going” to add the event to your calendar.

Attending industry events is a valuable networking opportunity. The LinkedIn Events tool makes it simple to learn about relevant events.

Take LinkedIn Learning Courses

LinkedIn Learning is an e-learning platform with over 16,000 courses. Learn new skills through the app:

1. Go to the “Learning” tab.
2. Browse courses by category or take assigned courses.
3. Tap a course title to start the lessons.
4. Mark lessons complete as you finish them.
5. Earn certificates to showcase on your profile.

LinkedIn Learning is included with many paid LinkedIn subscription plans, making it easy to build skills.

Communicate with Messaging

LinkedIn’s messaging system allows you to communicate quickly with your network:

1. Open a connection’s profile.
2. Tap “Message” to start a new message thread.
3. Type your message and tap send.
4. See message notifications in the LinkedIn app.
5. Continue the conversation as needed.

Messaging is a convenient way to make or confirm plans, ask questions, or chat instead of emailing.

Share Updates and Articles

Post updates to share news, articles, or ideas with your network:

1. Tap “Post” on the LinkedIn home screen.
2. Type an update, add a photo or article link, use hashtags, etc.
3. Select which audiences can view the post.
4. Tap “Post” to publish the update to LinkedIn.

Sharing valuable content and insights establishes you as an industry thought leader.

Manage Notifications

Customize notification settings so you see the most important LinkedIn alerts:

1. Go to your profile icon > “Settings.”
2. Select “Notifications.”
3. Choose notification frequency and priorities.
4. Toggle notifications on or off for specific features.

Managing notifications prevents overload while still keeping you informed.

Access LinkedIn Features Offline

Many LinkedIn features are available offline after initial setup:

• Read feed updates
• View profiles
• Accept invitations
• Take Learning courses

This allows you to use the app on a plane, in areas with bad cell service, or whenever you don’t have an internet connection.

Upgrade to a Paid Subscription

For enhanced features, upgrade to a paid LinkedIn subscription via the app:

1. Go to your profile icon > “Settings” > “Premium.”
2. Select “Upgrade your account.”
3. View available subscription plans and features.
4. Choose your plan and enter payment details.
5. The upgraded features are now unlocked.

Premium subscriptions give you access to tools like unlimited searches, expanded profiles, and data insights.

Conclusion

The LinkedIn mobile app makes it easy to set up your profile, connect with other professionals, find job opportunities, share content, and more – all right from your iPhone. Following this guide will help you get the most out of LinkedIn’s powerful networking platform using the convenience of the iOS app. With a complete profile and strong network, you can leverage LinkedIn to achieve your career goals.

LinkedIn Feature	Benefit
Make new connections	Grow your professional network
Join groups	Engage in industry discussions
Apply for jobs	Find new career opportunities
Take Learning courses	Build new skills
Stay updated with the Feed	Get relevant news and content
Share articles and updates	Demonstrate expertise