# LinkedIn Job Search Workflow

Workflow guide for using LinkedIn in job search and candidate/opportunity sourcing — for both AMS Enterprises pipeline work and Jacob Mathison's personal contracting search.

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## Accounts

| Account | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| Jacob Mathison | Personal profile — contractor/engineer presence. 2K followers. Currently showing Capital One. |
| AMS Enterprises | Company page — staffing and consulting brand |

**Profile URL:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmathison (verify current)

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## Job Search (Personal Contracting)

### Target roles
- Principal / Senior / Staff Engineer
- Frontend Architect, Full-Stack Lead
- React, Vue, TypeScript, AWS, PHP stacks
- Remote or hybrid preferred — Omaha NE base

### Search filters
```
Keywords:   "React" OR "Vue" OR "TypeScript" OR "AWS" OR "Next.js"
Location:   Remote (United States)
Job type:   Contract, Full-time
Experience: Director, Executive (maps to senior IC / lead levels)
```

### Easy Apply vs. Direct Apply
- **Easy Apply** — fast, good for volume. Pre-fills from profile.
- **Direct Apply** — sends to company ATS. Use for top targets.

### Saved searches
Set up saved searches with email alerts for:
- `React architect remote contract`
- `Vue.js senior engineer remote`
- `AWS full stack remote contract`

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## Candidate Sourcing (AMS Pipeline)

AMS Enterprises sources developers for client placement. LinkedIn is the primary sourcing channel.

### Search operators (LinkedIn Recruiter / Basic)
```
"software engineer" "React" "remote" #opentowork
"senior developer" "TypeScript" "AWS" location:"United States"
"full stack" "Vue" "Laravel" -"looking for"
```

### Outreach message template
```
Hi [Name],

Came across your profile — your background in [stack] looks like a strong fit
for a [role] opportunity we're working on. It's [remote/hybrid], [contract/FTE],
with [company type / industry].

Worth a quick chat? Happy to share details.

— Jacob @ AMS Enterprises
```

### Tagging prospects in AMS pipeline
After identifying a candidate, log to the appropriate Discord channel:
- Initial find → `#prospected` (channel ID: `1446581198179799120`)
- Contacted → `#contacted` (channel ID: `1446581227992780972`)
- Meeting set → `#meetings-scheduled` (channel ID: `1446581306166087730`)

> ⚠️ AMS pipeline channels are monitored by the sales-helper bot. Stick to pipeline data — no casual conversation.

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## LinkedIn API / Automation Notes

LinkedIn heavily restricts automation. For any programmatic work:
- Use **official LinkedIn APIs** only (requires app approval)
- Do not scrape or use unofficial clients — account ban risk
- For bulk outreach, use LinkedIn's native **InMail** or **Sales Navigator** features
- Browser automation (Whisker/Playwright) should be used sparingly and human-like

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## Useful LinkedIn URLs

```
Job search:     https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/
My applications: https://www.linkedin.com/my-items/saved-jobs/
Network:        https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/
AMS page:       https://www.linkedin.com/company/ams-enterprises (verify)
```