How to Create Job Alert in LinkedIn
- George Apostolov
How to Create Job Alert in LinkedIn: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your LinkedIn homepage. Click on the 'Jobs' icon in the top menu represented by a briefcase.
Select 'My jobs'.
Click 'Search for jobs'.
Use the search bar to enter keywords related to the job title, skills, or company.
On the search results page, look for the 'Job alert' toggle at the top of the page. Toggle it on to activate job alerts for your search.
Once the job alert has been activated, a notification pops up confirming the changes.
Quick answer: To create a job alert in LinkedIn, navigate to your homepage and click the Jobs icon, select My jobs, and click Search for jobs. Enter your search keywords in the search bar, then toggle on the Job alert switch at the top of the results page to activate notifications.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Set up job alerts on LinkedIn by searching for your desired role and toggling on the notification feature to stay updated on new openings. This guide shows how to create Job Alert in LinkedIn in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to your LinkedIn homepage. Click on the 'Jobs' icon in the top menu represente..." and finishing with "Once the job alert has been activated, a notification pops up confirming the changes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create Job Alert in LinkedIn?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn. Related guides: How to Create LinkedIn Group, How to Create LinkedIn Newsletter and How to Customize LinkedIn URL. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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