How to Search by Keyword in LinkedIn

When you search by keyword, LinkedIn analyzes everyone else’s profiles to find that matching word. You can put any sort of skill, buzzword, interest, or other keyword that would be present in someone’s profile, and see who in your network is a match.

To search by keyword, just follow these steps:

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While logged in to LinkedIn, click the Advanced Search link at the top right of the page.

You’re taken to the People page, and the People Search tab is selected.

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Enter the keyword(s) in the Keywords text box provided.

In this example, search for Six Sigma Operations multiple keywords have been entered. LinkedIn looks for members that have all of the keywords in their profiles.

Tacking on additional search criteria, such as one or more industries, location information (country and ZIP/postal code), or perhaps a job title, gives you a more meaningful search result.

If you're searching for a specific keyword phrase, like Six Sigma, put those words in quotation marks so LinkedIn will search for the exact phrase. Otherwise, LinkedIn searches each individual word.

When you're ready, click the blue Search button to start your search.

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(Optional) Click the Modify Your Search text box on the right side of the page.

Here you can enter more information, like additional keywords, first and last names, job titles, company, school, or location information into the boxes provided. When you're finished, click the Search button to run a more precise search that narrows down the list.