LinkedIn Search
Search for prospects on LinkedIn using advanced filters. Find your ideal customers and add them to campaigns or contact lists directly.
Overview
Navigate to Search in the sidebar to access LinkedIn profile search, or Search > Posts for LinkedIn post search.
Profile Search
Search Filters
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Full-text search across profiles |
| Location | Geographic targeting (city, region, country) |
| Industry | Industry sector filters |
| Job Title | Current role/position keywords |
| Company | Specific company targeting |
| Company Size | Employee count range |
| Skills | Specific skills listed on profiles |
| Schools | Educational background |
| Language | Profile language |
| Years of Experience | Experience range filter |
| Tenure | Time at current company |
Account Type Differences
Search capabilities vary by LinkedIn account type:
| Feature | Free | Premium | Sales Navigator | Recruiter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced filters | Limited | Extended | Full | Full |
| Results per search | ~100 | ~300 | ~2,500 | ~2,500 |
| Boolean search | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Search Results
Results display:
- Profile picture
- Name and headline
- Current company and title
- Location
- Connection degree
- Action buttons (Add to campaign, Save, View profile)
Post Search
Search LinkedIn posts by keyword to find engaged prospects:
- Navigate to Search > Posts
- Enter search keywords
- Browse posts matching your criteria
- View post authors and engagement metrics
- Add post authors to campaigns or contact lists
Actions from Search
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Add to Campaign | Add selected profiles to a LinkedIn campaign |
| Save to List | Save profiles to a contact list |
| Collect Profiles | Bulk collect profiles for later outreach |
| View Profile | Open the full LinkedIn profile |
Bulk Collection
When you find a matching search, you can collect profiles in bulk:
- Run your search with desired filters
- Click Collect All or select specific profiles
- Choose a target campaign or contact list
- Collection runs in the background
- Progress is tracked on the campaign card
TIP
Bulk collection respects your LinkedIn account's daily limits. Large collections may take multiple days to complete.
Best Practices
- Start narrow - Use specific filters, then broaden if needed
- Use Sales Navigator - Best search capabilities and filters
- Save search criteria - Reuse successful search combinations
- Combine with campaigns - Connect search directly to outreach
- Monitor collection - Check progress and adjust if needed
Related Features
- LinkedIn Campaigns - Automated outreach
- Google Maps Search - Business discovery
- Contact Lists - Organize collected profiles