This article assumes that:
- You want to increase your LinkedIn network significantly by searching for candidates on LinkedIn.
- You want keep using free LinkedIn plan.
- You find candidates that are OPENTOWORK but when you click on message, LinkedIn tells you to buy a plan. [See inserted images]
- LinkedIn does not stop this feature [working as of 21-Oct-2023]
- Login to LinkedIn as usual. After click on:
LinkedIn My Network Suggests based on previous searches
- Or after searching for candidates, you will see below screen:
Click on the profile (do not click connect)
Trying to message a potential candidate using LinkedIn for free
- Just scroll a but below on the candidate profile and you will be see below:
- That’s it! Send your first message and hope the candidate responds!
