6 LinkedIn Search Tips Every Malta Recruiter Needs in 2026
Picture this: You’re a recruiter in Malta, sitting in your office at Tigne Point, staring at your LinkedIn dashboard. You’ve got a pile of vacancies to fill, but your search is yielding more ‘mehs’ than ‘wows’. It’s 2026, and it’s time to up your game. Here are some LinkedIn search tips that’ll make you the recruitment rockstar of St. Julian’s.
1. Master the Boolean Basics
First things first, brush up on your Boolean logic. It’s not just for your IT jobs anymore. AND, OR, and NOT are your new best friends. Let’s say you’re looking for a Marketing Manager with experience in both events and digital marketing. You’d search: “Marketing Manager” AND (“Event Management” OR “Digital Marketing”).
2. us the ‘People also viewed’ Feature
Ever scrolled down to the ‘People also viewed’ section and wondered, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, now’s the time to start paying attention. If you’ve found a candidate who’s perfect for your role, check out who else LinkedIn thinks is similar. It’s like having a little recruitment fairy suggesting profiles.
3. Use the ‘Easy Apply’ Feature to Your Advantage
You might think ‘Easy Apply’ is just for candidates, but it’s a goldmine for recruiters too. Candidates who use ‘Easy Apply’ are more likely to be passive candidates, actively looking but not actively applying. So, make sure your job post is ‘Easy Apply’ enabled to attract these hidden gems. And hey, if you’re based in Malta, why not give the ‘Easy Apply’ feature a try at the next Malta AI & Blockchain Summit?
4. Get Creative with Keywords
Don’t just search for job titles. Think about skills, industries, and even interests. For example, if you’re looking for a project manager, try searching for “Agile”, “Scrum”, or even “Hiking” (because who doesn’t want a project manager who can navigate the trails of the Dingli Cliffs as well as they can a project?).
5. Use the ‘Past Not Current Companies’ Filter
Ever found the perfect candidate, only to realize they’re not a great fit because they’ve been in their current role for five minutes? Use this filter to find candidates who have moved on from their roles. They’re more likely to be open to new opportunities.
6. Save Your Searches and Set Up Alerts
You’re busy, we get it. Save your searches and set up alerts so you don’t miss out on that perfect candidate. LinkedIn will send you an email whenever a new profile matches your search. It’s like having a little recruitment elf working for you.
So, there you have it. Six LinkedIn search tips that’ll make you the recruitment superhero of Malta. Now, go forth and conquer those vacancies!
