In the professional world, LinkedIn is widely recognised as the go-to source for discovering new career opportunities. In fact, 90% of job seekers turn to LinkedIn regularly when searching for a new job, making it the top social media platform for job seekers.
With 95% of active recruiters using this platform daily to scout candidates, we’ve put together a handy list of LinkedIn recruiter stats to provide you with interesting information about the current state of recruitment.
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7 people secure a job via LinkedIn every minute
LinkedIn has long been paving the way for recruiters, businesses, and candidates alike. As the leading platform for professional connections, it’s become more than just a space to speak to like-minded people – it’s now a job-hunting site with advanced functionality. With its growing popularity, 7 people are hired through the platform every minute.
Post jobs on LinkedIn 4 months before the start date
To allow plenty of time for interviewing candidates, onboarding and processing documents, it’s been assessed that 4 months is the best time to post a job advertisement. Rushing the process can lead to poor hires or missed opportunities. According to LinkedIn’s own insights, job posts that stay live for longer tend to attract higher-quality candidates and lead to stronger long-term hires.
45% of candidates find social media job hunting more effective than other methods
Many people recognise the power in LinkedIn’s job searching capabilities, and are finding this platform particularly useful when it comes to finding full job descriptions and salary information. Another reason why people turn to social media over listing sites is that they can often get directly in touch with the business or recruiter, giving them that personable experience. It’s because of this that 45% of candidates prefer social media as opposed to sites like Indeed.
The Marketing Industry recruits via LinkdIn the most
There’s been a huge demand for digital marketing talent in 2025 so far, with over half of marketers using LinkedIn daily. This strong marketing presence drives increased recruitment activity on the platform, making marketing the most popular sector in the LinkedIn job market.
| Sector | % of Companies Using Social Media to Recruit |
| Marketing & Advertising | 86% |
| Hospitality & Leisure | 80% |
| Consulting & Strategy | 79% |
| Retail & E-commerce | 75% |
| Information Technology | 71% |
(source: StandoutCV)
21% of recruiters reject candidates over social media
Many recruiters do more research on the candidates who reach out to them beyond just their CVs. 21% of recruiters say they’ve rejected candidates after finding inappropriate or negative content on Facebook, while 5% have actually canceled interviews for the same reason. Across all platforms – including LinkedIn – the top reasons for rejection during social media screening are:
- Offensive posts on sensitive subjects like politics or religion
- Inappropriate photos
- Public arguments in comment threads
- Unprofessional profile pictures (especially on LinkedIn)
10,000 people apply to LinkedIn jobs every minute
As we’ve established, LinkedIn as a search engine for career opportunities is growing rapidly. So much so that more than 10,000 people apply for a job every minute. The interface on the job search page makes it easy for users to filter by location, sector and salary, which likely contributes to its growing popularity.
A comprehensive LinkedIn profile boosts job interview chances by 71%
Beyond a CV, LinkedIn gives candidates the chance to showcase their employment history, skills, and expertise in detail. That’s why having a comprehensive profile can boost your chances of being accepted for an interview by 71%. The more complete your profile, the easier it is for recruiters and employers to make informed decisions about interviewing you.
If you’re looking to improve your profile, our LinkedIn profile optimisation service is a great way of ensuring your profile stands out a cut above the rest of the recruiters that find work on social media.
Around 72% of LinkedIn recruiters find higher quality talent on the platform
LinkedIn allows users to add skill tags, experiences and responsibilities to their profile effortlessly – a dynamic version of a traditional CV that can be continuously updated. These features enable recruiters to target very specific profiles of users with the exact skills needed for each role. This in depth search capability has led to 72% of recruiters finding better potential candidates on LinkedIn than on any other platform (according to SocialShepherd).
45% of recruiters post content on LinkedIn regularly to engage candidates
Active social media accounts lead to higher engagement, which is why 45% of recruiters regularly post content. Sharing the right type of content helps build trust and credibility with both businesses and potential candidates. Doing this not only strengthens a recruiter’s online presence but also increases the chances of being discovered, contacted, and ultimately chosen for recruitment partnerships.
If you’re looking to strengthen your posts and boost engagement, read some of our top tips on increasing engagement on LinkedIn.
Profiles with skill endorsements get 17× more recruiter views
As we all know, it’s easy for someone to make up skills and experience on their LinkedIn profile. Therefore, many recruiters look for skill endorsements for verification of the individual and their capabilities. Research suggests that profiles with skill endorsements receive 17x more recruiter views, making this a powerful feature for building credibility.
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