On LinkedIn, the Saved jobs feature lets you collect roles you want to revisit, track opportunities across companies, and compare requirements before applying. This guide explains how to locate your Saved jobs, view details, organize them with tags, and keep the list manageable over time. These steps apply to the LinkedIn desktop website and the current mobile apps, with minor UI differences noted where relevant.
How Saved Jobs works on LinkedIn
Saved jobs is a private list that stores jobs you bookmark while browsing search results, company pages, or personalized recommendations. Each saved entry typically includes the job title, company, location, seniority, a short description, and application details. Saved jobs do not affect your profile visibility to recruiters, and they remain stored until you delete them or clear your history. Understanding this helps you use Saved jobs as a personal tracking and comparison tool rather than a public signal.
How to find your Saved jobs on desktop
Use these steps on the LinkedIn desktop site in a browser:
From your homepage or feed
- Open LinkedIn and sign in.
- In the top navigation, click Jobs.
- In the Jobs page header, look for a Saved tab and click it.
- Your saved jobs list appears, showing the most recent saves first.
Direct URL and search filters
- You can also visit the jobs list page and filter by Saved status.
- Use the filter panel to narrow by location, seniority, job type, and date posted.
How to find your Saved jobs in the LinkedIn app
On iOS or Android, use the bottom navigation and Jobs section to reach your Saved list:
Mobile steps
- Open the LinkedIn app and sign in.
- Tap Work at the bottom (sometimes labeled Jobs).
- Tap Saved jobs.
- Browse your list and tap any job to view details or open externally.
Details shown in a saved job entry
Each saved job typically displays key information to help you evaluate and compare roles:
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Job title | Displayed as provided by the hiring company | LinkedIn job posting |
| Company | Company name and, if available, insights such as follower count | LinkedIn company profile |
| Location | City, state or region, and remote or onsite type | Job posting details |
| Posted | Relative time (e.g., posted 3 days ago) and optional timestamp | Job posting metadata |
| Application instructions | Apply on LinkedIn, external link, or contact details | Job posting configuration |
Organize and manage your Saved jobs
LinkedIn offers simple tools to reduce noise and keep your Saved jobs list useful:
Tagging for categorization
You can add one or more tags to a saved job to group roles by topic, urgency, or status. Tags are private to your account and help when you have many saves.
Sort and review cadence
- Sort by most recent or by distance to help prioritize action.
- Schedule a weekly or monthly review to prune outdated or irrelevant saves.
Pruning and archiving
- Remove jobs you have applied to, accepted, or no longer consider.
- If you prefer a clean slate, you can remove all saves, though it is irreversible.
Saved jobs misconceptions and limitations
It is common to wonder whether saving a job influences your profile or search ranking. In practice, Saved jobs is a personal bookmarking list. It does not notify employers, impact your search relevance, or change how your profile appears to others. Also, LinkedIn does not provide an official API for third parties to access your Saved jobs list, so integrations should be approached with caution and attention to privacy.
Troubleshooting common issues
If you are not seeing the Saved tab or your list is empty, consider these checks:
- Confirm you are signed in to the same account where you saved jobs.
- Ensure cookies and app cache are not blocking rendering on desktop or mobile.
- Try searching for the role again and saving it fresh to verify the feature works.
- If a job disappears, it may have been reposted with a new ID or removed by the employer.
Best practices for using Saved jobs
Use Saved jobs as part of a broader job management routine:
- Save roles you intend to apply to within 1–2 weeks to keep lists actionable.
- Tag jobs by phase (e.g., research, apply, interview) to track progress.
- Combine Saved jobs with external notes or a simple spreadsheet for deadlines and contacts.
- Periodically archive old saves so new opportunities stay visible.
Summary
To check your Saved jobs on LinkedIn, go to the Jobs section and open the Saved tab on desktop, or tap Saved jobs in the Jobs section of the app. Each entry shows title, company, location, posted date, and application details. Use tags, regular reviews, and pruning to keep your Saved jobs list focused and useful. Remember that saving is private, does not affect your profile, and helps you organize opportunities rather than signal interest to employers.