1. Request to connect through search instead of the profile button.
When you send connection requests via the Connect button on someone's profile, you need to prove that you know them through a mutually listed organization or school. To avoid this step, simply search for the person you want to connect with and use the attached button next to his or her name to send the invitation immediately.
2. Set up anonymous profile viewing to explore the network fearlessly.
Whether it’s an old college rival or your new boss, it’s natural to want to draw someone’s professional past more deeply. However, LinkedIn's default settings let users look at their profiles.
The first concern is being published as a creepy one, but if you’re using LinkedIn to check potential hires or employers, you won’t want them to know what you’re doing. Fortunately, there's a simple fix to limit or remove all identifying information from your visit, so people who see your profile won't realize you were there.
A warning is losing the ability to see who has viewed your profile (if you have a basic account) but this is a small sacrifice for privacy.
3. Use advanced searches to hone in on the best jobs and candidates.
Whether you're a recruiter looking for the perfect person for an opening at your company, or you're just someone looking for a new gig, a basic search might not yield the best results. While LinkedIn offers several paid upgrades that give you special tools for this, an advanced search can help you filter through a slew of postings and connections.
The paid upgrades give you deeper filters and streamline the process, but the free ones are a great first step toward a successful search.
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