Are you a LinkedIn user and want to be able to use the app in Shift? Here is a summary of how to add LinkedIn to your setup and manage it in Shift!

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking website. You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career. To learn more, please take a look at this article: What is LinkedIn and how can I use it

How to add LinkedIn to Shift 

Shift uses the web version of LinkedIn and offers the same functionality. Follow these steps to add LinkedIn to your Shift setup:

1. Open Shift
2. Click on the plus sign (+) at the bottom left corner.
3. Click  "Add Application"
4. Type "LinkedIn" in the search bar
5. Select "LinkedIn" and add your preferred name and color for your account
6. Click "Save"

Add multiple LinkedIn apps for your personal profile and your business profile.

** The video above demonstrates the steps to add LinkedIn to Shift, as detailed in the guide.

Creating job alerts on LinkedIn

LinkedIn lets you create job alerts to stay updated with new job postings. You can choose whether to receive these alerts daily or weekly via email.

1. Search for a job on LinkedIn.
2. At the top left of the job search results page, switch the "Job alert" toggle to "On"
3. To turn it off, switch the toggle to "Off".
4. In the pop-up, choose how often you want to get alerts (daily or weekly)
5. Select how you’d like to get notified from the "Get notified" dropdown.
6. Click "Save"

Now, looking for a job is easier than ever!

While you’re on LinkedIn, follow Shift to get the latest updates on features, blog posts, and hiring info.

What's next?

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