


The most useful of all LinkedIn’s search filters are available to you on a free account (the Premium search filters are notoriously unreliable), and even though you’re only able to view 100 search results compared to the 1000 or so results certain paid accounts let you view, NO ONE should be looking at more than 100 results (and if you are, you’re not filtering and prioritising correctly). Try it yourself – plug in some keywords and run a search side by side with a free account and a top-end Recruiter account you will see exactly the same number of results. When you use Advanced Search on a free account you are searching through exactly the same pool of people as you would using a paid account. You are not at any strategic disadvantage in finding potential talent by using a free LinkedIn Account rather than using a paid LinkedIn account. So first things first, what’s wrong with using a free account as a recruiter? Absolutely nothing. LinkedIn Basic (Free) Benefits of a Free LinkedIn Account Have you considered upgrading your LinkedIn account but aren’t sure which account to choose? Or perhaps you’ve pondered which is the best value for money when compared to the other LinkedIn accounts available? Let us explain the features and benefits of each type of LinkedIn account, from LinkedIn Basic (free), right up to the most expensive LinkedIn account out there, LinkedIn Recruiter.
