Description
Professional networking platform with robust job search features that allows users to connect with professionals, join groups, and apply for jobs
Market positioning
Market leader in professional networking and job search
Target audience
Professionals across all industries seeking career opportunities and networking
Use cases
Professional networking platform with robust job search features that allows users to connect with professionals, join groups, and apply for jobs
Company information
Company size
Large Enterprise (10,000+ employees)
Revenue
$15+ billion (Microsoft subsidiary)
Scale
Global
Number of users
900+ million members globally
Features
Company pages and insights, Direct messaging with recruiters, Job search and application, Professional groups, Professional networking, Professional recommendations, Skills endorsements
Pricing
Pricing modelfreemium
Starting priceFree (Premium starts at $29.99/month)
Billing periodMonthly/Annual subscription options
Rating
4.2/5
Pros and cons
Based on: (AI summary)
Pros
- Largest professional network globally
- Direct access to recruiters and hiring managers
- Company culture insights
- Professional networking opportunities
Cons
- Premium features require subscription
- Can be overwhelming for entry-level professionals
- Limited job discovery beyond traditional search
Feature Comparison
Top features across 27 competitors (most common first)
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| Professional networking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Job search | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| candidate screening tools | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| mobile app | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company reviews | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Job search functionality | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location-based job filtering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salary transparency | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employer branding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Candidate matching | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Behavioral trait analysis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career matching based on strengths/interests/personality | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career planning tools | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive career assessment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Educational pathway guidance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Library of 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 000+ careers and degrees | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personality archetype identification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real-time algorithm improvements | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Student discounts |