In an effort to boost the number of paid member subscriptions, it seems that LinkedIn will be releasing a ‘LinkedIn Job Seeker Premium Account’. In a series of new videos they explain the benefits of this new account.
Basically, the functionality is the same as the business accounts as it includes
- Featured Job Seeker when applying for a LinkedIn Job.
- See who’s interested in you (Who’s Viewed My Profile).
- Sending 5 InMails, with a seven-day response guarantee. Unused InMail credits roll over each month, up to a maximum of 15.
- Saved Searches with weekly alerts.
- 15 Introductions open at a time.
- Ability to view 250 results per search before upgrade is needed.
- Save and organize Profiles with Profile Organizer in 10 folders.
- Allow anyone to reach out to you by joining the OpenLink Network. Send unlimited messages to anyone in the OpenLink Network.
- Unlimited reference searches allow you to find coworkers.
- 1 business day customer service.
- Access to additional search refinements.
Specific account details and pricing have not been released yet but will appear on http://www.linkedin.com/jobseeker (not active yet)
What do you think? Is this a smart move of LinkedIn? Would you pay or are you paying for additional functionality?
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UPDATE 13 April 2010
Today 😉 LinkedIn announced the LinkedIn Job Seeker Premium Account. I have included more specific details in this posting. The difference with the business account is minor but interesting is 2 more InMails per month (5 instead of 3). Pricing is 29,95 US$ per month and includes an online webinar.