如何通过LinkedIn V2 API获取他人职业经历？是否需平台审批？

算力阿峰

2026-5-12

LinkedIn V2 API: Accessing Other Users' Work Experience

Hey there, let’s break down your questions clearly based on LinkedIn’s official guidelines:

Core Question: Can I get other LinkedIn users' work experience via the V2 API?

Yes, but only under strict, controlled conditions. It’s not a freely accessible feature for all developers—access is heavily restricted by LinkedIn’s policies.

Do I need LinkedIn's approval for my app?

Absolutely. The Profile API (including endpoints for accessing other members’ data) is limited exclusively to developers whose applications have been formally approved by LinkedIn. A standard developer account won’t grant you access to these endpoints; you’ll need to submit your app for review, where you’ll have to demonstrate a legitimate, policy-compliant use case for accessing this type of user data.

What about retrieving a Person ID and the actual workflow?

Here’s a clear breakdown of the steps (and constraints):

To fetch another member’s profile (including work experience), you first need their unique Person ID. This ID isn’t publicly available—you can only obtain it through specific restricted-access APIs.
Even if you secure a Person ID, the member’s privacy settings might block you from accessing their data. LinkedIn prioritizes user privacy, so if a member has set their profile to private or restricted certain details, you won’t be able to retrieve that information.
Once you have an approved app and a valid Person ID (with the member’s data accessible), you’d use an endpoint like GET /v2/people/{personId} and specify fields like positions to pull their work experience data. But again, this is only possible if your app has passed LinkedIn’s approval process.