Active & Passive Job Search on LinkedIn

Two complementary job search fronts on LinkedIn, based on the mentoring session with Bruno Alves de Araújo (07/2026). Related: LinkedIn for International Jobs · entrevistas-moc

Passive Search

When recruiters find you through your profile and posts.

Optimized English profile attracts international recruiters automatically.
Consistent posts (2–3x/week) keep the profile visible on recruiters’ radar.
When someone comments or interacts with your post, their entire network may see it — expanding organic reach.

A well-positioned professional doesn’t rely solely on active applications — their profile works for them 24/7.

Active Search

When you go after opportunities. Just as important as passive.

Direct Recruiter Outreach

Instead of waiting to be discovered, go directly to those who have the role:

Find recent openings (posted within 4 weeks) in LinkedIn’s jobs feed.
Identify the recruiter or job poster — whoever shared the listing.
Connect with a personalized message: “Hi [Name], I saw you posted about a [role] opening. I have experience with [skills] and would love to chat about the opportunity.”
If you can’t connect, send a direct message (InMail) or apply and notify the recruiter.

Effective Search Filters

Use LinkedIn Search to find recruiters and roles:

(Flash OR Natura OR Itaú OR "Grupo Boticário") AND ("desenvolvedor" OR developer OR web OR frontend OR backend) AND ("remoto" OR remote OR "home office")
Filter by “Posts” (hot openings, recently published).
Filter ? & Remote, & LATAM — international recruiters use LATAM to find talent in Latin America.

Strategic Connections

Connect with tech recruiters (HR, Tech Recruiter, Talent Acquisition) and technical peers (Frontend Engineers, Software Engineers) — they share openings and refer candidates.
⚠️ Avoid connecting with professionals from unrelated fields (administrative assistants, accountants, dentists) — their content pollutes your timeline and confuses the algorithm.
Prefer international connections, but Brazilian peers in tech don’t hurt.

Related: LinkedIn for International Jobs · Elevator Pitch · Interview Presence · English in Interviews