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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.? Join us to transform the way the world works. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 896

TOTAL RATINGS: 11037

CEO: Ryan Roslansky

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Joining LinkedIn - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining LinkedIn is that the company was very prepared on their first day. LinkedIn employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 88% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	58%
Prepared	26%
Somewhat Prepared	11%
Unprepared	5%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at LinkedIn are rated an A. At LinkedIn most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or once a month. 73% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at LinkedIn.

Answer	Percent
Every week	28%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	34%
Once a year	4%
Never	5%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 65% of men and 60% of women at LinkedIn said they negotiated their salaries. On average, LinkedIn employees earn $134,527. LinkedIn ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at LinkedIn.

Average Salaries at LinkedIn by Department

$150k*

Engineering

$180k*

Product

$134k*

Design

$139k*

Marketing

$79k*

Operations

$85k*

Admin

$133k*

Business Dev

$115k*

Finance

$232k*

Communications

$120k*

Customer Support

$186k*

$129k*

$142k*

Legal

$155k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined LinkedIn, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At LinkedIn the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at LinkedIn, many employees say it’s because of the company mission.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	35%
Comp & Benefits	23%
Co-Workers	6%
Comfort & Familiarity	23%
Career Advancement Opportunities	13%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	20%
1 hour	17%
45 minutes	17%
30 minutes	20%
I eat at my desk	26%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	19%
Once a week	17%
Once a month	28%
Once a quarter	25%
Never	11%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

LinkedIn ranks in the Top 40% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 74% of employees feel as though LinkedIn is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 50% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at LinkedIn.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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