Bonga Jobs blog
Using LinkedIn to Find Work in African Markets
By Bonga Jobs
Improve your professional profile and use LinkedIn conversations to uncover relevant opportunities.
Make your profile searchableUse a specific headline that combines your role and core skills. Add a short About section, recent experience, education, location, and links to credible work. Write descriptions that include the terms employers use for the work you actually do.Build relevant connectionsFollow organisations and professionals in your target field. When requesting a connection, explain the shared interest or reason for reaching out. Ask for insight before asking for a referral, and respect a person's time and boundaries.Apply carefullyUse LinkedIn to discover roles, then verify the vacancy on the employer's official site where possible. Never pay to apply or share account passwords. Keep your CV tailored even when an application appears to be one click.