Messaging, a major part of LinkedIn for many, is housed in the upper right corner, while all the other options, including your profile, your account, any pages you manage, groups you’re in, and events you’re part of, are on the left, accessed by clicking your profile picture. The center button is a “quick add” option for posting something to the feed. The bar at the bottom of the screen brings you through the various sections of the app - your network (finding and accepting new connections), the notifications tray, and the jobs section. The main screen is a newsfeed, where you see what your connections are up to, interact with their posts, and make posts of your own. Once you have an account to explore, finding your way around LinkedIn will be easy. This is a more complex procedure and is easier to do well on a desktop. Not only will you have to set up the login details of your new LinkedIn account, but you’ll also have to fill out your profile and connect with your colleagues. If you’re setting up an account for the first time, however, it’s more complicated. The phone interface is straightforward and it won’t take long before you’re navigating the app as smoothly as you do on a computer. You can get started quickly if you’ve already set up a LinkedIn account elsewhere.

Installation is simple - download the app, enter your pre-existing login details (or set up an account if you’re new), and LinkedIn is ready to go. LinkedIn for Android brings all the benefits of the social/professional network to your phone, offering a clear, usable interface that allows you to do everything you can from a desktop. Most readers will have a LinkedIn account, but whether you use it regularly or it’s wasting away in the background is less easy to predict. Professional social networking, job hunting, and career development

Linkedin mobile app