When applying for jobs, the quality of your application often matters more than the number you send. To help you focus on creating thoughtful, genuine applications, LinkedIn has introduced limits on Easy Apply submissions. These measures are designed to foster more intentional job searches, ensure fairness by curbing automation and bots, and give real applications the attention they deserve.
Why are there Easy Apply limits?
Submitting too many applications makes it harder for recruiters to identify genuine applicants amid the noise. To address this, we’ve implemented limits that:
- Help you stand out: By focusing on quality over quantity, you improve your chances of being noticed and contacted by recruiters.
- Maintain platform integrity: These limits serve as a safeguard against automated activity like bots, ensuring a fair process for all users.
- Improve the quality of applications: Submitting targeted and personalized applications increases the chance of meaningful matches with employers. Thoughtful applications resonate better with recruiters.
Daily Easy Apply limit
You can submit a set number of Easy Apply applications each day. If you reach this limit, you'll need to wait until it resets at the end of the day (UTC). Most members rarely exceed this limit. If you do, it’s an opportunity to reassess your application strategy and focus on roles that align more effectively with your qualifications.
Speed Easy Apply limit
Rapidly submitting applications in a short time triggers a temporary pause on Easy Apply for one hour. This helps prevent automation and bots from flooding job postings with irrelevant applications. Use this time as a chance to revisit job descriptions and tailor your materials for better matches.
How to use Easy Apply effectively
Here are ways to make the most of Easy Apply and these limits:
- Leverage Job Match insights: Job Match is LinkedIn’s AI-powered feature that helps you quickly evaluate how strongly your skills and qualifications align with a job listing. Every job seeker can access a match summary that highlights required and preferred qualifications, giving you transparency into areas where you excel—and areas for improvement.
- Personalize your application: Tailor your resume and LinkedIn profile to showcase how your specific skills and experiences meet the job requirements.
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