Title: The Stealth Job Search: How to Job Hunt Privately on LinkedIn | Official LinkedIn Blog
Headings: The Stealth Job Search: How to Job Hunt Privately on LinkedIn
The Stealth Job Search: How to Job Hunt Privately on LinkedIn
1. Hide your activity updates
2. Remain private while viewing others’ profiles
3. Join new groups, but keep your memberships private
4. Contact people privately for networking
5. Choose the premium LinkedIn badge

Content: Contact people privately for networking
As mentioned above, sharing articles, thoughts, ideas and questions related to your job search with your network can lead to conversations that result in learning and professional growth. Public job seekers can also use status updates to announce or request help with their job searches. For the private job seeker seeking help from your LinkedIn contacts, I recommend reaching out privately to your connections via individual messages or using InMail to reach new contacts. Just keep in mind that your messages should be personalized to each individual (no one likes generic “Dear Everyone” messages) and be framed in a positive, grateful tone. Here is an example: Julie,
You’ve always been so supportive of me, so I wanted to reach out and let you know that I’m in the midst of a job search. I’ve had a great experience at my current firm, but I’m looking to join a larger company and ideally manage a national team. I’m really excited to make the move! Would you have some time in the next few weeks for a brief phone chat so I can seek your advice on the transition? I’d really value your perspective.