More popular spots where job seekers and recruiters are meeting up on LinkedIn.

Update: As of 2019, LinkedIn subgroups were converted into full LinkedIn groups.

LinkedIn

(Not sure how or why to use LinkedIn Groups on your job search?

Then read this first: Everything You Need to Know About Finding Jobs with LinkedIn Groups)

LinkedIn lets you join a maximum of 50 groups. What many people don't know is that LinkedIn also lets you join a maximum 50 subgroups.

One tip: whether you join the full 100 groups and subgroups or not, only subscribe to email updates for the few groups that really matter to you most.

50 LinkedIn Subgroups for Your Job Search

These are top 50 LinkedIn subgroups today, ranked by number of members.

With each group I've included the official description, which is often not very descriptive at all or just a long list of keywords, so click through to get a better impression.

50.

Engineer Career Network Subgroup Engineer Career Network – 1,230 members – a subgroup of Star:Performer Career Network 

Linked:HR, largest group on LinkedIn is also the #1 group for recruiters! Star:Engineer has been designed to assist these recruiters in finding talent in specific fields. This is THE group where Engineers have the best chance of finding job opportunities on LinkedIn.

49.

CallCentre Search Customer Service Professionals Subgroup CallCentre Search Customer Service Professionals – 1,238 members – a subgroup of CallCentre Search 

Open access group for any member of CallCentre Search

48.

Linked Recruiters by JobsDirectUSA.com Subgroup Linked Recruiters by JobsDirectUSA.com – 1,328 members – a subgroup of JobsDirectUSA 

LinkedIn Recruiters Linked:HR Jobs Career Networking HR Human Resources Recruiting Staffing Direct Hire Placement Splits Executive Consultant Manager Director VP Marketing Job Board Posting Sales SHRM USA US North America Job Search Seeker Open Networker Networking Careers Hiring Employment

47.

Raleigh Durham Job and Career Network Subgroup Raleigh – Durham Job & Career Network – 1,395 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network USA

46.

San Diego Job and Career Network Subgroup San Diego Job & Career Network – 1,417 members – a subgroup of USA Job & Career Network

45.

Search & Find a Job for 40+ in Israel Subgroup Search & Find a Job for 40+ in Israel – 1,422 members – a subgroup of Search & Find a Job in Israel 

A Subgroup specialized for Israeli 40+ (Over 40) “Old and Wise” jobs seekers that wants to enlarge the diverse of employment opportunities, Employees who knows of a position and for recruiters that knows the benefits of hiring 40+ employees.

44.

Marketing, Sales & Business Development Jobs Network – 1,481 members – a subgroup of Global Jobs Network 

Join Group for Business, Social, HR & Career Networking – & For Discussions, Job Search & Job Posts in Marketing, Sales & Business Development Streams across the Globe.

43.

Search & Find A Software Development Job in Israel Subgroup Search & Find A Software Development Job in Israel – 1,617 members – a subgroup of Search & Find a Job in Israel 

The Subgroup is specialized for Israeli Software/ Algorithm Development jobs seekers that wants to enlarge the diverse of employment opportunities, Employees who knows of a position and for recruiters in Israel.

42.

Austin Job and Career Network Subgroup Austin Job & Career Network – 1,689 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network USA

41.

New York Careers Networking and Jobs Subgroup New York Careers, Networking and Jobs – 1,741 members – a subgroup of Job Postings and Job Boards! 

Job Career HR human resources corporate recruiters executives managers management consultants headhunter staffing employers employment alumni education New York City Manhattan Queens Brooklyn Bronx Staten Island Long Island Buffalo Rochester Yonkers Syracuse Albany New Rochelle Mount Vernon Schenectady Utica

40.

HR, Recruiters ONLY-NO Job Seekers. Employers Human Resources Management Talent Acquisition Staffing Subgroup HR, Recruiters ONLY-NO Job Seekers. Employers Human Resources Management Talent Acquisition Staffing – 1,759 members – a subgroup of JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume… 

This group is for Hiring & Recruiting Professionals ONLY. No Job Seekers are allowed (unless you are looking for a job in the HR field). Discuss the latest news and trends in HR and Recruiting. Join this group to interact with other professionals in the field.

39.

RandD Manager in Israel Subgroup R&D Manager in Israel – 1,867 members – a subgroup of Project, Product & Program manager In Israel 

A Global Subgroup Unites Israeli High Tech Research And Development (R&D) Managers with Worldwide experts to share Professional experience and for Job seeking.

38.

USA-West-CA-WA-NV-UT-AZ-ID-MT-WY-CO-NM-OR-AK-HI Subgroup USA West – CA WA NV UT AZ ID MT WY CO NM OR AK HI – 2,029 members – a subgroup of Job Postings and Job Boards! 

California Washington Nevada Utah Arizona Idaho Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Oregon Alaska Hawaii Job Career HR human resources corporate recruiters executives managers management consultants headhunter staffing employers employment alumni education U.S. US U.S.A

37.

Search & Find Sales, Marketing Job in Israel Subgroup Search & Find Sales, Marketing Job in Israel – 2,072 members – a subgroup of Search & Find a Job in Israel 

The subgroup is specialized for Sales, Marketing job / career seekers that wants to enlarge the diverse of employment opportunities, Employees who knows of a position / jobs and for Israeli HR / Recruiters/ headhunters.

36.

Just Sales and Marketing Jobs Subgroup Just Sales and Marketing Jobs – 2,191 members – a subgroup of The Job Hunter Group 

We are very excited to announce the creation of “Just Sales and Marketing Jobs” subgroup. It was formed to make your job search experience quicker! Join the group right now to view newly posted jobs. We will be adding Sales and Marketing jobs regularly.

Recruiters may now post jobs here.

35.

Linked Strategies Career Development Subgroup Linked Strategies: Career Development – 2,471 members – a subgroup of Linked Strategies 

#1 LinkedIn Strategies Group linkedhr human resources corporate recruiter recruiters recruitment headhunting headhunter headhunters staffing hiring consultant consultants coaching training HRIS SHRM management executive executives health employer employers employment job jobs career alumni education

34.

JOBS 2.0 Executive-Senior-and-Corporate-Management-Chief-Officers VP-SVP-Presidents Vice-Presidents JOBS 2.0 Executive Senior & Corporate Management, Chief Officers, VP/SVP Presidents Vice Presidents – 2,578 members – a subgroup of JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume… 

This group helps you find a job online and covers Executive, General & Senior Management, Administrative Assistants. Discuss the latest news, techniques and online trends to help you find that dream job. Join this group to learn from the professionals in online recruiting and hiring on how to use online social networks in your job search. Interact with recruiters as well as other job seekers to get hired for any job in any industry.

33.

JOBS 2.0 Management-Managers-MBA-Supervisors-Team-Leaders-Directors-Teamwork-Certified-Leadership JOBS 2.0 Management: Managers MBA Supervisors Team Leaders Directors Teamwork Certified Leadership – 2,784 members – a subgroup of JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume… 

This group helps you find a job online and covers Jobs in Management. Discuss the latest news, techniques and online trends to help you find that dream job. Join this group to learn from the professionals in online recruiting and hiring on how to use online social networks in your job search. Interact with recruiters as well as other job seekers to get hired for any job in any industry.

32.

Search & Find a job in Israel - VIP Model Subgroup Search & Find a job in Israel – VIP Model – 2,965 members – a subgroup of Search & Find a Job in Israel 

The subgroup is specialized for Israeli Elite (VIP) Jobs seekers that wants to enlarge the diverse of employment/ career opportunities. NOTE !!! YOU MAY JOIN THE SUBGROUP ONLY BY A DIRECT INVITATION FROM THE GROUP MANAGERS.

31.

100K Jobs Careers and Networking Subgroup 100K+ Jobs, Careers and Networking – 2,973 members – a subgroup of Job Postings and Job Boards! 

100K+ Professionals. Job Career HR human resources recruiters executives managers consultants US Europe UK United Kingdom India Canada Australia Netherlands France Italy Germany Belgium Spain Denmark New Zealand Asia Pacific California New York Texas Florida Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio USA

30.

JOBS 2.0 South-Southern US-Houston-Miami-Dallas-Austin-Atlanta-Nashville-Memphis-Baltimore-El-Paso Subgroup JOBS 2.0 South (Southern US) Houston Miami Dallas Austin Atlanta Nashville Memphis Baltimore El Paso – 3,784 members – a subgroup of JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume… 

This group helps you find a job online and covers the Southern United States. Discuss the latest news, techniques and online trends to help you find that dream job. Join this group to learn from the professionals in online recruiting and hiring on how to use online social networks in your job search. Interact with recruiters as well as other job seekers to get hired for any job in any industry.

29.

Executive Career Network Subgroup Executive Career Network – 3,857 members – a subgroup of Star:Performer Career Network 

Linked:HR, largest group on LinkedIn is also the #1 group for recruiters! Star:Leadership has been designed to assist these recruiters in finding talent in specific fields. This is THE group where Executives have the best chance of finding business opportunities on LinkedIn.

28.

JOBS 2.0 Midwest-Midwestern-US-Chicago-Detroit-Indianapolis-Columbus-Milwaukee-Omaha-Cleveland JOBS 2.0 Midwest (Midwestern US): Chicago Detroit Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee Omaha Cleveland – 3,931 members – a subgroup of JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume… 

This group helps you find a job online and covers the Midwestern United States. Discuss the latest news, techniques and online trends to help you find that dream job. Join this group to learn from the professionals in online recruiting and hiring on how to use online social networks in your job search. Interact with recruiters as well as other job seekers to get hired for any job in any industry.

27.

JOBS 2.0 West-Western-US-Los-Angeles-LA-Phoenix-Seattle-San-Diego-San-Francisco-San-Jose-Portland JOBS 2.0 West (Western US): Los Angeles LA Phoenix Seattle San Diego San Francisco San Jose Portland – 4,164 members – a subgroup of JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume… 

This group helps you find a job online and covers the Western United States. Discuss the latest news, techniques and online trends to help you find that dream job. Join this group to learn from the professionals in online recruiting and hiring on how to use online social networks in your job search. Interact with recruiters as well as other job seekers to get hired for any job in any industry.

26.

Lean Six Sigma Jobs Subgroup Lean Six Sigma Jobs – 4,256 members – a subgroup of Lean Six Sigma 

1. Do you need a job?
2. Got a job post you want to discuss further?
3. Need advice on your search?
4. Got tips for others to improve their search?

This is a free Jobs subgroup focusing on Jobs involving Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, TQM, Total Quality Management, ISO, Supply Chain, Management Consulting, Business Process Improvement, etc…

This is an open access site, meaning as long as you are a member of the Lean Six Sigma Group, this group is open for anyone.

25.

Search & Find an Executive Job in Israel Subgroup Search & Find an Executive Job in Israel – 4,510 members – a subgroup of Search & Find a Job in Israel. 

The subgroup is specialized for Israeli Sr. Managers/ Executives Jobs seekers that wants to enlarge the diverse of employment/ career opportunities. Welcome to the group: Executives & Recruiters.

>> ONLY SR. EXECUTIVES & RECRUITERS WILL BE ADMITTED

24.

Consulting Job and Career Network Subgroup Consulting ~ Job & Career Network – 5,244 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network ~ Professions and Industries

23.

USA Job and Career Network Subgroup USA West Job & Career Network – 5,622 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network

22.

Executives and Managers-Job and Career Network Subgroup Executives and Managers ~ Job & Career Network – 6,006 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network ~ Professions and Industries

21.

Search & Find High-Tech Job in Israel Subgroup Search & Find High-Tech Job in Israel – 6,683 members – a subgroup of Search & Find a Job in Israel 

The subgroup is specialized for High-Tech jobs seekers that wants to enlarge the diverse of employment opportunities, Employees who knows of a position and for recruiters in Israel.

20.

Dallas Fort Worth Job and Career Network Subgroup Dallas – Fort Worth Job & Career Network – 6,723 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network

19.

Los Angeles Job and Career Network Subgroup Los Angeles Job & Career Network – 6,832 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network

18.

USA South Job and Career Network Subgroup USA South Job & Career Network – 7,519 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network

17.

High Paying Jobs and Careers Subgroup High Paying Jobs & Careers – 7,553 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network ~ Professions and Industries

16.

USA Midwest Job and Career Network Subgroup USA Midwest Job & Career Network – 8,430 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network

15.

Information Technology IT Job and Career Network Information Technology (IT) ~ Job & Career Network – 8,981 members – a subgroup of Job & Career Network ~ Professions and Industries

14.

JOBS 2.0 in the Middle East Persian Gulf GCC United Arab Emirates UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Bahrain JOBS 2.0 in the Middle East, Persian Gulf GCC: United Arab Emirates UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Bahrain – 10,584 members – a subgroup of JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume… 

This group helps you find a job online and covers the Middle East. Discuss the latest news, techniques and online trends to help you find that dream job. Join this group to learn from the professionals in online recruiting and hiring on how to use online social networks in your job search. Interact with recruiters as well as other job seekers to get hired for any job in any industry.

13.

Top Candidates for Jobs Post Profiles or Find Employees Contract, Consulting, Freelance and Part-Time Jobs – 12,734 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Contract, Consulting, Freelance and Part-Time Jobs 

Job Career Networking HR human resources corporate recruiter executive manager consultant consultants headhunter staffing hiring alumni education training business finance accounting information technology investment banking marketing sales telecom media IT retail healthcare bio pharma real estate…

12.

Top Candidates for Jobs Post Profiles or Find Employees Top Candidates for Jobs: Post Profiles or Find Employees – 13,880 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Candidates for Jobs: Post Profiles or Find Employees 

Job Seekers can post their profile / resume. Employers can find and contact potential employees. Networking HR Human Resources Recruiter Staffing Headhunter Employment Agency Star Alumni Executive Executives Manager Project Managers Consultant Information Technology Marketing Sales…

11.

Project Management: Networking, Forum and Jobs Subgroup Project Management: Networking, Forum and Jobs – 15,353 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Project Management: Networking, Forum and Jobs 

Job Career HR human resources recruiter executive executives manager consultant headhunter staffing hiring alumni education training coaching business project managers program PM methodology PMI PMP certification certificate PMO portfolio PDU classes information technology IT…

10.

Star:HR - Human Resources Career Network Subgroup Star:HR – Human Resources Career Network – 17,038 members – a subgroup of Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group) 

Star:HR Career Network is dedicated Human Resources career networking. It is a subgroup of Linked:HR, the largest group on LinkedIn and the component of the Star:Performer Career Network galaxy.

Star:Performer is an important initiative whose purpose is to DRAMATICALLY SPEED UP THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS THROUGH LINKEDIN GROUPS. This initiative is led by Jay Kraker, Chief Evangelist of Star:Performer, Olivier Taupin, who manages a hundreds of groups and subgroups on LinkedIn, including Linked:HR, the #1 LinkedIn group worldwide, and a team of Chief Evangelists representing more than 500,000 LinkedIn Members.

This initiative is based on two principles:
1) Recruiters are interested in Stars, not job seekers — They prefer LinkedIn groups focusing on expertise, not groups parking the unemployed.
2) Implementation is everything! The Star:Performer process includes training and coaching to explain to both recruiters and candidates how they can quickly and efficiently connect to discuss RELEVANT positions.

After joining Star:HR we invite you to join all Groups of the Star: galaxy, which are relevant to your expertise. An exhaustive list is provided in the welcome message. You can also search for “Star” and your field of expertise in Group Search (please beware of the imitators!).

By joining any of the Star: groups, you benefit from the Star:Performer unique processes to connect quickly and efficiently with relevant recruiters or candidates. : We provide detailed recruiting and job seeking presentations for both job seekers and recruiters. Recruiters are coached by dedicated Star:Performer Adviser on how to find the right candidates in the Star:Career Network galaxy. Job seekers receive appropriate training on how to read recruiters expectations and how to engage the right recruiters efficiently.

We are looking forward to helping you in networking with recruiters or candidates!

9.

HR, Staffing and Recruiting Professionals Forum Subgroup HR, Staffing and Recruiting Professionals Forum – 18,923 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! HR, Staffing and Recruiting Professionals Forum 

Human Resources Center Networking HR jobs job career recruiter recruiters recruitment compensation splits retention benefits laws best practices trends information technologies HRIS careers strategies headhunter headhunters headhunting employment agency agencies executives managers management…

8.

India Jobs, Careers and Networking Subgroup India Jobs, Careers and Networking – 19,083 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! India Jobs, Careers and Networking 

Job Career HR human resources recruiters executives managers consultants business marketing sales information technology finance media telecom healthcare…India Indian Hyderabad Delhi Cochin Pune Gurgaon Noida Jammu Bangalore Bhopal Mumbai Jaipur Kolkata Chennai

7.

Asia Jobs, Careers and Networking Subgroup Asia Jobs, Careers and Networking – 21,537 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Asia Jobs, Careers and Networking 

Job Career HR human resources recruiters executives managers consultants business marketing sales information technology finance media telecom …Asian Pacific Region Southeast Australia China Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Russia Singapore Taiwan

6.

Marketing and Sales: Networking, Forum and Jobs Subgroup Marketing and Sales: Networking, Forum and Jobs – 23,001 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Marketing and Sales: Networking, Forum and Jobs 

Job Career HR human resources recruiter executive manager consultant headhunter staffing hiring alumni education training coaching business internet marketing sales selling promotions online advertising social media entertainment innovative innovator inbound PR public relations…

5.

Canada Jobs, Careers and Networking Subgroup Canada Jobs, Careers and Networking – 23,557 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Canada Jobs, Careers and Networking 

Job Career HR human resources recruiters executives managers consultants business marketing sales information technology finance media telecom healthcare…Canada Canadian Ontario Quebec British Columbia Alberta Manitoba New Brunswick Nova Scotia Vancouver Montreal Toronto

4.

Europe Jobs, Careers and Networking Subgroup Europe Jobs, Careers and Networking – 26,154 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Europe Jobs, Careers and Networking 

Job Career HR human resources recruiters executives managers consultants business marketing sales information technology finance media telecom healthcare…UK United Kingdom Netherlands France Italy Australia Germany Belgium Spain Denmark European Union Poland Portugal

3.

Executives and Managers: Networking, Forum and Jobs Subgroup Executives and Managers: Networking, Forum and Jobs – 27,122 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Executives and Managers: Networking, Forum and Jobs 

Job Career HR human resources recruiter executive executives manager project managers consultant headhunter staffing hiring alumni education training coaching business finance accounting information technology IT investment banking marketing advertising PR sales telecom media…

2.

Information Technology: Networking, Forum and Jobs Subgroup Information Technology: Networking, Forum and Jobs – 30,926 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Information Technology: Networking, Forum and Jobs 

Job Career HR human resources recruiter executive manager consultant alumni training information technology IT computer software hardware engineer engineering developer programmer database DBA QA quality assurance help desk architect analyst network systems administrator…

1.

U.S. Jobs, Careers and Networking Subgroup U.S. Jobs, Careers and Networking – 42,239 members – a subgroup of Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! U.S. Jobs, Careers and Networking 

Job Career HR human resources recruiters executives managers consultants business marketing sales information technology finance media telecom healthcare… US California CA New York NY Texas TX Illinois IL Florida FL Massachusetts MA New Jersey NJ Pennsylvania PA Ohio OH

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  3. Lahesha

    This list is AWESOME! I’ll find a way to reference it on my website soon, thanks for putting it together!

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