LinkedIn job search tricks for freshers

Filter for the first 24 hours
On LinkedIn Jobs, search your role, set Date posted to Past 24 hours and Experience level to Internship or Entry level. Tap Set alert and choose daily so new jobs reach you. Early applications are seen before the pile grows.
Use a Boolean search
Paste this into the Jobs search bar. AND, OR and NOT must be in capital letters. Swap in your own role words.
```
("software engineer" OR "software developer" OR SDE) AND (fresher OR "entry level" OR "2026 batch") NOT senior NOT lead
```
Search hiring posts, not just jobs
Search this phrase, tap Posts, then set Date posted to Past 24 hours. Apply only if the email is on the company's own domain. A gmail address or a WhatsApp-only route is a red flag.
```
hiring "freshers" "software engineer" "send your resume"
```
Message the hiring team
On a job page, check the Meet the hiring team section (shown on some jobs). Apply first, then send a short note with two skills and one project. Keep it under 300 characters and ask for nothing else.
```
Hi [Name], I just applied for the [Role] role.
I know [skill 1] and [skill 2], and built [project].
My resume is attached to the application.
Thank you for your time.
```
Cross-check before you apply
Reposted and fake listings waste your time. Compare with today's verified openings on Hirastra, each with the official apply link and never a fee.
```
hirastra.com/today
```

Skip the searching: today's verified openings are posted three times a day with official apply links, and you can check your resume against any of them with the free ATS checker.

Filter for the first 24 hours

Use a Boolean search

Search hiring posts, not just jobs

Message the hiring team

Cross-check before you apply