LinkedIn Recruiter is typically ranked among the best hiring platforms because it gives you full access to its unparalleled network of professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is this enough to make LinkedIn Recruiter worth its hefty price tag? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re going to look at why we think it\u2019s worth it and why we think it\u2019s not so you can make the best decision based on what you value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 Reasons Why LinkedIn Recruiter Is Worth It<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn Recruiter is a powerhouse of a platform that allows you to search candidate profiles, reach out to potential hires, and collaborate with your team. Unlike Recruiter Lite, you get complete access to all features, which is what really makes Recruiter worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. LinkedIn Recruiter Gives You Full Access to the LinkedIn Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
700 million. That\u2019s how many users are currently in the LinkedIn network, and that number continues to grow yearly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No other competing hiring platform gives you access to such a wealth of professionals and their extensive profiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Recruiter Lite only allows access to your 3rd-degree connections, Recruiter allows you to search the entire network, which is a remarkable feature on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. LinkedIn Recruiter Grants Full Functionality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As mentioned, Recruiter (unlike Recruiter Lite) gives users the platform’s full functionality. This means greater options for searching for candidates, outreach, and team collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Full network access<\/li>
40+ search filters (including open to contract work filter and skill assessments filter)<\/li>
Spotlights<\/li>
Candidate and company insights<\/li>
Search Insights<\/li>
Up to 50 candidate search alerts<\/li>
Ability to add tags to candidates for filtering & categorization<\/li>
150 InMail messages per month<\/li>
InMail pooling across your account<\/li>
Ability to send bulk InMail messages<\/li>
Multi-user dashboard<\/li>
Ability to collaborate in shared projects<\/li>
20 free collaborator licenses for hiring managers or clients<\/li>
Collaboration features like @mentions in notes, message sharing, and recruiting activity<\/li>
Company data ownership<\/li>
Applicant tracking system integration<\/li>
Extensive reporting<\/li>
OFCCP tracking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. LinkedIn Recruiter Is the Industry Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve worked with many recruiters, and most agree that LinkedIn Recruiter is the industry standard for searching professional profiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, some have even stated that they expect a LinkedIn Recruiter seat and that they\u2019d find it unusual if they were joining a company that didn\u2019t offer one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. LinkedIn Recruiter Is Designed for High Volume Hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unlike LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, Recruiter is designed for companies that require a higher volume of hires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recruiter is made for team rather than individual use, and a lot of functionality is built in to allow for high output outreach. This includes the ability to send out bulk InMail messages, create templates, and streamline the process of tracking candidates through the pipeline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to easy-to-use collaboration tools, it\u2019s easy for your team to stay on top of the hiring process and communicate effectively across shared projects. These features include @mentions in notes, message sharing, and tracking recruiting activity across Recruiter users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is what Recruiter does best, and these processes and functions have been refined over the years to drive recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. LinkedIn Recruiter Is Integration-Friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Recruiter is designed to integrate with over 28 applicant tracking system partners, so you don\u2019t need to reconcile data across platforms manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, Recruiter integrates with several other LinkedIn solutions that you may already be using, including LinkedIn Talent Insights, LinkedIn Talent Hub, and other LinkedIn marketing solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, not every solution is perfect, or at least perfect for every organization. Here are a few reasons that LinkedIn Recruiter might not be right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. LinkedIn Recruiter Is Pricey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn Recruiter\u2019s price tag is probably the single most influential factor that discourages organizations from pursuing it. The availability of Recruiter Lite makes up for this, and if you\u2019d like to learn more about why Lite is and isn\u2019t worth it, check out our previous blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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