Observed Signal · Jan 24, 2024 · Product Launch · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
LinkedIn Introduces Job Collections and Catch Up
LinkedIn has unveiled two new features to enhance job searching and professional networking: Job Collections, an AI-driven categorization tool that analyzes each job posting and groups listings into tailored categories (e.g., IT, remote work, top startups), and Catch Up, a refreshed professional newsfeed designed to surface relevant updates from your network. To use Job Collections, go to the Jobs tab and select 'Discover with Job Collections'; users can specify preferences such as employment type and location, which LinkedIn highlights in green when present in a listing. If a role doesn't match, users can send an 'I’m interested' notification directly from the listing. Catch Up mirrors a social feed for professionals, improving visibility of colleagues’ updates. Availability may vary by country. The article references Matt Navarra and Engadget as sources. LinkedIn also notes its user base of about 1 billion and mentions a Premium AI update for members.
New LinkedIn features enhance job search and professional feed; limited initial availability mentioned
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- LinkedIn announced Job Collections that uses generative AI to categorize job postings into tailored categories
- LinkedIn introduced Catch Up to improve the professional newsfeed
- Users can access Job Collections in the Jobs tab via 'Discover with Job Collections' and set preferences like employment type and location
- Green highlights indicate matching criteria in a listing, and users can send an 'I’m interested' notification directly from the listing
- LinkedIn reportedly has 1 billion users and launched an AI update for Premium members
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