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Premium Career

A free account to do basic networking and job searching.

 

Personalized tools and guidance to grow your career.

Find the right job

Job posts

Access job postings and apply with “Easy Apply” if enabled.
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Network with other members

Find and connect with colleagues and classmates to help with job searches.
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Top applicant jobs

Identify and apply for jobs where you're a top candidate to increase your chance of hearing back.
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Top choice jobs

Mark jobs you’ve applied to as a top choice to stand out to recruiters.
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Advanced search filters

Find jobs that have under 10 applicants or other specific benefits.
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Stand out to hiring managers

Recommendations

Request and provide professional recommendations.
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AI profile writing assistant*

Get help improving your profile to get employers’ attention.
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AI-powered insights on job posts*

Assess your fit for a job and get personalized tips to stand out to recruiters.
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Network with recruiters

Find people

Find and reconnect with people hiring in your network.
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Who's viewed your profile

See a list of viewers, trends, and insights for the past year. Plus, browse profiles anonymously.
Limited
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InMail

Send 5 InMail Messages per month to hiring managers and people outside your network.
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AI message and post drafts**

Get help drafting a message to a hiring manager or new connection.
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Build skills to advance your career

Knowledge share

Access tips and tricks within the LinkedIn feed.
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LinkedIn Learning

Access 21,000+ courses taught by industry experts and centered on today’s most in-demand skills.
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AI-powered coaching with LinkedIn Learning

Get personalized career advice and resource recommendations.
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* Not available globally for Career and Business plans. 

** Currently available in English and in the US only.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

What’s the difference between LinkedIn Premium Career and basic (free) LinkedIn?

The main differences between LinkedIn Premium Career and a free LinkedIn account focus on more advanced tools for job-seeking, visibility, and access to information. Premium Career is great if you're actively job hunting, want to network faster, or need insight into competitive roles.

How much does LinkedIn Premium Career cost?

To find out how much a LinkedIn Premium Career subscription costs, visit your LinkedIn homepage and look for options like "Try Premium for $0," "Reactivate Premium," or "Upgrade to Premium." The on-screen instructions will display the current subscription costs. 

If you are interested in trying LinkedIn Premium Career, you may also have the option to start with a free trial.

Who is LinkedIn Premium Career best for?

LinkedIn Premium Career is best for active job seekers, people making a career change, people wanting more visibility or recruiter access, and professionals who want to use LinkedIn Learning to build their skills.

What’s the LinkedIn Premium Career cancellation policy?

LinkedIn Premium subscriptions, such as LinkedIn Premium Career, may be refundable within 7 days from the date the subscription is charged without Premium usage. If you cancel your Premium subscription, all your Premium features, including InMail messages, will expire at the end of your billing cycle.