diff --git a/lib/apply/easy_apply.mjs b/lib/apply/easy_apply.mjs
index 9fbc990..16b3b04 100644
--- a/lib/apply/easy_apply.mjs
+++ b/lib/apply/easy_apply.mjs
@@ -189,6 +189,16 @@ export async function apply(page, job, formFiller) {
     const debugInfo = await getModalDebugInfo(page, MODAL);
     console.log(`    [step ${step}] progress=${progress} heading="${debugInfo.heading}" buttons=${JSON.stringify(debugInfo.buttons)}${debugInfo.errors.length ? ' errors=' + JSON.stringify(debugInfo.errors) : ''}`);
 
+    // LinkedIn sometimes opens an "Add education/experience" sub-form with Save/Cancel buttons.
+    // These block the main Next button. Dismiss them before filling.
+    const saveBtn = await findModalButton(page, MODAL, { ariaLabels: [], exactTexts: ['Save'] });
+    const cancelBtn = await findModalButton(page, MODAL, { ariaLabels: [], exactTexts: ['Cancel'] });
+    if (saveBtn && cancelBtn) {
+      console.log(`    [step ${step}] sub-form detected (Save/Cancel) — cancelling`);
+      await cancelBtn.click({ timeout: APPLY_CLICK_TIMEOUT }).catch(() => {});
+      await page.waitForTimeout(CLICK_WAIT);
+    }
+
     // Fill form fields — page.$() in form_filler pierces shadow DOM
     const unknowns = await formFiller.fill(page, formFiller.profile.resume_path);
     if (unknowns.length > 0) console.log(`    [step ${step}] unknown fields: ${JSON.stringify(unknowns.map(u => u.label || u))}`);