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Import a candidate from LinkedIn

The Nextal LinkedIn Profile Scraper Chrome extension lets you import LinkedIn profiles directly into your Nextal platform. There are two methods available: the fast overlay button, or the extension side panel.

This is the fastest method. A single click is all it takes to import a LinkedIn profile.

Step 1: Go to a LinkedIn profile

Navigate to the LinkedIn profile of the candidate you want to import. The extension works on any LinkedIn profile page.

A LinkedIn profile ready to be imported

Step 2: Open the Nextal extension

Click the Nextal extension icon in the Chrome toolbar. A side panel opens with the connection interface showing “Welcome to Nextal” and the login options.

Nextal Chrome extension open with login options

You have two options to connect:

  • “Login with Nextal” — connect via your Nextal account (recommended)
  • “Paste API Token” — for advanced users who prefer a JWT token

Step 3: Log in to your Nextal account

Click “Login with Nextal” and you will be redirected to the secure authentication page. Enter your usual credentials. You can also log in via Google or Office 365 if those options are configured for your account.

Nextal login page with Chrome Extension authentication

Step 4: Authentication confirmed

Once logged in, you will see a confirmation message. The tab will close automatically after a few seconds.

Authentication Successful message

The extension indicator turns green — “Connected”.

Step 5: Profile loading

Return to the LinkedIn profile page. The extension automatically detects the profile and starts extracting information.

Extension reading the LinkedIn profile

The extension automatically retrieves:

  • Personal information (name, title, location)
  • Full work experience
  • Education
  • Skills
  • The CV as a PDF (if available)

Step 6: Profile imported successfully

Once the import is complete, you will see the success confirmations.

Profile imported successfully with CV attached confirmation

At this point you can:

  • Add a comment — note your first impressions or contextual information
  • Assign to a job — search for and select an open position

Step 7: Add a comment (optional)

Take the opportunity to add a personalised note that will be visible in the candidate’s profile.

Comment added confirmation

The comment is confirmed by the mention “Comment added”.

Step 8: View the candidate in Nextal

Click “View in Nextal” to open the candidate’s profile directly in your platform. All information has been imported, including the CV in PDF format.

Full candidate profile in Nextal with PDF CV attached

Step 9: Assign the candidate to a job

In the “Applications” tab, you will find the position to which the candidate was assigned along with their tracking status. The candidate is automatically associated with the selected position with the status “Prospect”.

Candidate assigned to a job with Prospect status

Method 2: Via the side panel

This method offers more options, including the ability to add a comment and assign the candidate directly to a position during the import.

Step 1: Click the Nextal overlay button

When you visit a LinkedIn profile, you will automatically see the Nextal button (blue X logo) appear on the left side of the page. This floating button is always visible and accessible. Click it to open the extension.

Nextal overlay button appearing on a LinkedIn profile

Step 2: Open the extension panel

On a LinkedIn profile, click the Nextal extension icon in the Chrome toolbar (top right). The side panel opens.

Extension side panel open

Step 3: Log in (first use)

If this is your first connection, click “Login with Nextal” and enter your credentials.

Nextal login page

Step 4: Authentication confirmed

After logging in, you will see the message “Authentication Successful!”. The extension indicator turns green — “Connected”.

Authentication Successful with Connected indicator

Step 5: Enrich the import

Once the profile is imported, you can directly from the extension:

  • Add a comment — note your first impressions about the candidate
  • Assign to a job — search for and select an open position
  • Assign labels — search for an existing label or create a new one

Enrichment options: comment and job assignment

You can then:

  • Click “Done” to close and continue browsing
  • Click “View in Nextal” to open the candidate’s profile directly

Duplicate detection

If the candidate already exists in your Nextal database, the extension notifies you and offers three options:

  • “View in Nextal” — view the existing candidate profile
  • “Keep Existing” — keep the current information without changes
  • “Overwrite” — replace with the new LinkedIn information

Duplicate detection dialog