How to Turn Off "Open to Work" on LinkedIn (and When to Keep It On)

How to Turn Off "Open to Work" on LinkedIn (and When to Keep It On)

LinkedIn's "Open to Work" feature tells recruiters you're looking for a new job. You can show it to everyone with a green frame around your profile photo, or only to recruiters. Once you've found a job, or if you'd rather be more discreet, you can turn it off in a few clicks.

LinkedIn updates its design from time to time, so menu names may look slightly different.

How to turn off Open to Work on desktop

1. Go to your LinkedIn profile.
2. Find the Open to work box below your headline.
3. Click the pencil icon to edit it.
4. Click Delete from profile at the bottom.
5. Confirm by clicking Delete.

The green frame and the Open to Work preferences will be removed.

How to turn it off on mobile

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile photo.
2. Tap View profile.
3. Tap the Open to work box, then the pencil icon.
4. Tap Delete from profile and confirm.

How to show it to recruiters only

If you want recruiters to find you without the public green frame:

1. Open your Open to Work settings using the pencil icon.
2. Under Visibility, choose Recruiters only.
3. Save.

This option is useful if you're employed and job searching quietly. LinkedIn says it takes steps to hide this from recruiters at your current company, but it can't guarantee full privacy.

Should you use the green frame?

It can help when:

• You've been laid off or your contract has ended.
• You're a graduate looking for your first job.
• You want your network to know you're available.

Consider recruiters only when:

• You're currently employed.
• You work in a field where discretion matters.

Being open about job searching is common, especially after a layoff. If that's your situation, read why people who just got laid off should use JobStacky.

After you turn it off

• Update your headline with your new role. See our LinkedIn headline formulas.
• Add the new position to your experience.
• Close or archive your open applications in the JobStacky Job Application Tracker and send a polite note to companies still in progress.

Frequently asked questions

Will people be notified when I remove Open to Work?

No. Removing it doesn't send a notification.

Does Open to Work actually help?

It can make you easier to find for recruiters searching for available candidates. A strong headline and complete profile matter just as much.

Can I turn it back on later?

Yes. You can add it again at any time from your profile.

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