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How to Turn On 'Open to Work' on LinkedIn

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  1. Go to your profile page

    Open your own profile page on LinkedIn.

  2. Click the "Open to" button

    Click the "Open to" button just below your profile photo.

  3. Choose "Finding a new job"

    Select "Finding a new job" from the options, then fill in the job titles and locations you're interested in.

  4. Choose who can see it

    Decide whether to show it only to recruiters, or to everyone on LinkedIn.

  5. Why it's worth it

    Instead of sending your resume out one place at a time, signaling that you're open to work lets recruiters come to you, which can surface opportunities you'd never have applied to directly.

Useful whether you're job-hunting quietly or openly

Not everyone wants their current employer to know they're looking. LinkedIn lets you show the open-to-work signal only to recruiters, so you can keep searching without tipping off your own workplace.

The green frame isn't automatic

The visible green banner around your profile photo only appears if you choose the 'all LinkedIn members' visibility option -- the recruiter-only setting keeps things discreet and skips the banner entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hide it from people at my current company?

Yes -- setting visibility to recruiters only keeps it hidden from recruiters at your current employer specifically.

Does it add a green banner to my profile photo?

Only if you choose to make it visible to all LinkedIn members; the recruiter-only option does not add the visible banner.