LPT TIL what “Actively Hiring” really means on LinkedIn job posts

TIL that when a job on LinkedIn is labeled as “Actively Hiring”, it doesn’t just mean the company is hiring in general—it actually means they’ve assigned a recruiter or hiring manager to that specific posting who is actively reviewing applicants.

This tag usually shows up when there’s someone internally managing the pipeline and trying to fill the role quickly. It’s not a guarantee you’ll get a call back, but your odds of being seen (and possibly getting a faster response) are higher compared to listings without that tag.

Also learned you can filter for these jobs using the LinkedIn URL by adding f_AL=true—which basically means you’re only seeing roles where someone is actually monitoring and pushing the hire forward.

Not all job listings are equal, and now I know which ones to prioritize when I apply.