JobsInsider
JobsInsider is a tool that will automatically appear as a browser pane when you search for jobs on sites other than LinkedIn. The tool requires that you use the LinkedIn browser toolbar for Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer (as discussed in Chapter 12). You must also be sure to search sites that work with JobsInsider, such as Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, HotJobs.com, Craigslist.org, Dice.com, SimplyHired.com, Vault.com, and more.
For example, imagine that you’re searching for jobs on Monster.com, and you find a job you want to apply for. JobsInsider tells you if there are any people in your extended LinkedIn network who work at the hiring company (referred to as “inside connections”), which can help you get referrals or request introductions to hiring managers and key employees at that company.
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You can install the LinkedIn browser toolbar for Firefox or Internet Explorer at any time by clicking the Tools link from the LinkedIn footer, selecting the Browser Toolbar tab on the page that opens, and following the installation instructions provided. Details are included in Chapter 12.