The “Open to Work” feature on LinkedIn signals to recruiters that a user is actively seeking new job opportunities. This feature allows users to publicly or privately indicate their interest in specific job titles and locations. Deactivating this setting removes the visual indicator from the user’s profile and prevents recruiters from being explicitly notified of the user’s job search preferences through the platform’s dedicated channels. The process for doing so involves navigating to the career interests dashboard within the user’s profile settings.
Managing visibility of one’s job search is crucial for maintaining professional discretion. Individuals may wish to conceal their job seeking status from current employers, clients, or competitors. Historically, this level of control over information sharing has been a consistent demand from LinkedIn users aiming to strategically manage their career trajectory and networking activities. The platform’s response reflects an ongoing effort to balance recruiter access with individual privacy.
