LinkedIn for Veterans - Free Premium Career Subscription and Eligibility

March 31, 2018, 04:44 PM

Ronin1069

Okay folks, I just saw this in my LinkedIn feed, it is a REALLY good deal. What they are offering is easily worth a few hundred dollars.

I consider myself pretty damn good with LinkedIn; if you have any problems/questions ask them here or send me a PM.

There is no reason not to take advantage of this offer.

https://www.linkedin.com/help/...-eligibility?lang=en

As part of our commitment to help veterans connect with available jobs across America, LinkedIn offers U.S. veterans a free one-year Premium Careers subscription.

To be eligible for this offer, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Be a current or former U.S. military service member (non-US military are not eligible).
Have not used the LinkedIn veteran promotion previously (1 promotion per service member).
You must not be a current LinkedIn Premium subscriber (if you are paying for Premium now or are currently on a 30-day free trial, you must cancel your subscription and let it lapse before you apply for this offer.

March 31, 2018, 06:13 PM

PossibleZombie

That's a good deal. Is there any benefit to getting the premium service if I'm not looking for a job right now? I still have another four years before I'm eligible for retirement.

March 31, 2018, 06:35 PM

Ronin1069

quote:
Originally posted by PossibleZombie:
That's a good deal. Is there any benefit to getting the premium service if I'm not looking for a job right now? I still have another four years before I'm eligible for retirement.

In your case you might have more access to contacts outside of your circle; otherwise probably not.

March 31, 2018, 07:43 PM

mrvmax

Thanks, I signed up.

March 31, 2018, 10:28 PM

Rey HRH

quote:
Originally posted by Ronin1069:
quote:
Originally posted by PossibleZombie:
That's a good deal. Is there any benefit to getting the premium service if I'm not looking for a job right now? I still have another four years before I'm eligible for retirement.

In your case you might have more access to contacts outside of your circle; otherwise probably not.

Premium users gets a flag visible to recruiters. You also get to send 3 inmail messages. Inmail messages allow you to send messages to someone who is not connected with you.
You also get visibility to salary range and the skills rating you have for each job posting. Like you have 7 of the 8 skills and which skill you're lacking.

I would wait until you get out hoping they still have the offer available. Otherwise, why wastete a free year. It's about $20 a month.

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