Tips for Secretive and Successful Job Hunting: LinkedIn Career Expert Series

3. Follow companies you're interested in

By following a company, you'll be the first to know about new developments or job opportunities. Simply search for the company you're interested in working for and then click the 'Follow' button. You can learn more about the company on their page, such as their culture and mutual connections who work there.

4. Reconnect with your network

It's valuable to stay top of mind as your connections can be your way into a new job. According to a LinkedIn survey, 89% of job seekers networked while looking for their current job. Of those who networked with former colleagues, 53% reported those networking efforts as having effectively helped them land their job. One great way to reconnect with your network is through the Notifications tab on LinkedIn mobile app, which alerts you to timely moments like job changes or job anniversaries. If you're looking for more conversation starters, simply tap the lightbulb icon when you're messaging someone to get ideas on what to say.

5. Get the LinkedIn Job Search app

With the LinkedIn Job Search app, you'll get recommendations from the more than 6+ million active job listings currently on LinkedIn as well as be able to set up job alerts when new jobs are posted that meet your criteria. Applicants who apply to job opportunities on the first day they're posted are 10% more likely to land the job. By downloading the app on iOS or Android, you'll be the first to know when your dream job is posted.