Quick Answer
There are a few different ways to switch between pages on LinkedIn:
– Use the navigation bar at the top of the page. This contains links to the Homepage, My Network, Jobs, Messaging, Notifications, Me (your profile) and Work. Click any of these links to go directly to that page.
– Click on the LinkedIn logo in the top left corner. This will take you back to the homepage.
– Use the “back” and “forward” buttons on your browser. These allow you to navigate between recently visited pages.
– Type the URL of the page you want to go to directly into the address bar. For example, to go to your profile page, type linkedin.com/in/yourusername.
Navigating with the Top Bar
The easiest way to switch pages is to use the top navigation bar that runs along the top of every LinkedIn page. This contains a number of links to the most commonly accessed sections:
– Home – Takes you back to your homepage feed. This shows recent updates from your connections.
– My Network – Takes you to your connections page where you can manage your contacts.
– Jobs – Goes to the job postings page where you can search for jobs.
– Messaging – Opens your LinkedIn messaging page.
– Notifications – Shows your notifications for new messages, connection requests etc.
– Me – Goes to your public profile page.
– Work – Opens the work page with news, insights and tools.
To switch pages, simply click on the relevant link in the top bar. For example, to go to the Jobs page, click on “Jobs”. The top bar is persistent and available on every page so you can easily jump between different sections.
Using the LinkedIn Logo
No matter what page you are on, clicking the LinkedIn logo in the top left corner will take you back to your homepage. This is useful if you ever get lost and want to start fresh from your feed.
The logo acts as a handy reset button to take you back to the main page. It also means you can go to the homepage in just one click from anywhere within LinkedIn.
Browser Buttons
You can also leverage your browser’s built in back and forward buttons to navigate between pages you’ve recently visited.
For example, if you:
1. Go to your Profile page
2. Then open the Jobs page
3. Then click into a specific job posting
You could click the back button twice to return to your profile page.
The back button allows you to sequentially move back through your history. Forward similarly lets you go in the other direction if you’ve hit back too many times.
This provides an easy way to hop between a few recently visited pages.
Typing the URL
To jump directly to a specific page, you can type its URL directly into your address bar and hit enter.
For example:
– Your profile URL will be linkedin.com/in/yourusername
– To get to your connections page, use linkedin.com/mynetwork/
– For messaging, use linkedin.com/messaging/
Knowing the URL allows you to bypass browsing there from the top menu. This can be faster than clicking through if you know exactly where you want to go.
Some other useful LinkedIn page URLs include:
– Feed: linkedin.com/feed/
– Notifications: linkedin.com/notifications/
– Publishing: linkedin.com/post/
– Analytics: linkedin.com/analytics/
Changing the URL
In addition to typing URLs directly, you can also edit the URL in the address bar to switch pages.
For example, if you are on:
“`
linkedin.com/in/jsmith
“`
You could change this to:
“`
linkedin.com/jobs/
“`
And hit enter to go directly to the jobs page. This allows you to quickly construct navigation by modifying the URL.
Using Bookmarks
For pages you frequent often, you may want to bookmark them. This will save the URL in your bookmarks bar or menu.
You can then click the bookmark to instantly jump to that page. This is faster than searching for the link in the top menu or typing the URL each time.
Common LinkedIn pages to bookmark include:
– Profile
– Jobs
– Messaging
– Notifications
– Publishing
To bookmark a page in most browsers:
1. Navigate to the page you want to bookmark
2. Click the star icon in the address bar
3. Save the bookmark
You can also bookmark from the bookmarks menu if the star icon is not showing.
This will save the page so you can access it in just one click.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Some browsers also support keyboard shortcuts for navigation, such as:
– Alt + Left Arrow = Back
– Alt + Right Arrow = Forward
– Ctrl + D = Bookmark page
These provide a quicker way to navigate without moving your hands from the keyboard.
Refer to your browser’s shortcut keys to see what navigation options may be available.
Opening Multiple Tabs
You can also switch between LinkedIn pages by opening them in separate browser tabs.
For example you could:
1. Right click a link and select “Open in new tab”
2. Or hold Ctrl/Command while left clicking to open in tab
3. Or click the small new tab + icon next to the address bar
This will load the page in a separate tab. You can then switch between them by clicking the different tabs.
Common ways to open useful pages in new tabs:
– Profile – From the profile dropdown menu
– Jobs – From the jobs link in the top bar
– Messaging – From the envelope/messages icon
This avoids losing your place on the current page. And allows for quickly switching contexts.
Third Party Tools
There are also browser extensions and tools like Tab Groups that enhance tab management.
These provide features like:
– Color code tabs for different topics
– Organize tabs into visual groups
– Quickly switch between tab groups
This allows for easier navigation if you tend to have lots of tabs and windows open.
Some examples include OneTab, SessionBox, Tab Groups, etc. Check your browser’s extension marketplace.
LinkedIn Mobile App
On mobile, the process is very similar:
– Tap the LinkedIn app icon to open the homepage
– Use the bottom nav bar to switch between Feed, Network, Jobs, Messaging, Notifications, and Me
– Swipe left or right to move back or forward between recently viewed pages
– Use bookmarks to save and quickly access favorite pages
So the same principles apply of using top navigation, back/forward, bookmarks, and typing URLs directly.
The interface is adapted for easier touch navigation. But all the same functionality is available.
Conclusion
In summary, there are a few main ways to switch between LinkedIn pages:
– Use the top navigation bar links
– Click the LinkedIn logo to return home
– Leverage the browser back and forward buttons
– Type the page URL directly
– Edit the URL in the address bar
– Use bookmarks for frequently accessed pages
– Open important pages in new tabs
– Use mobile app bottom navigation
Using these tools allows seamless navigation no matter where you are within LinkedIn. Mastering them will help you move efficiently as you manage your professional network and access opportunities.
| Method | How To |
|---|---|
| Top bar links | Click options like Home, Jobs, Messaging etc |
| LinkedIn logo | Click logo to return to homepage |
| Back/forward buttons | Browser buttons to move between pages |
| Typing URL | linkedin.com/jobs to go directly to jobs |
| Edit URL | Change URL in address bar to new page |
| Bookmarks | Bookmark key pages for quick access |
| New tabs | Right click links to open in tabs |
| Mobile app | Use bottom nav bar to switch pages |
Key Takeaways
– Use the top navigation bar to access most common pages
– Homepage is just a click away with the LinkedIn logo
– Back/forward allow sequential moving between history
– Enter URLs directly for precise control
– Edit the URL to quickly change pages
– Bookmark frequently visited pages
– Multi-tabbing keeps multiple contexts open
– Mobile app has similar bottom nav options
Next Steps
– Practice navigating back and forth using different methods
– Bookmark your most important LinkedIn pages
– Open your common tasks like messaging in separate tabs
– Use your browser’s shortcut keys for even quicker switching
– Install extensions if you need enhanced tab organization
Becoming an expert at moving between pages will make LinkedIn feel much more smooth and responsive. You’ll be able to access what you need more efficiently.
