- Go to the ‘Open to’ section located below your profile photo and name on your profile page.
- Click the 'pencil' icon.
- Modify the details listed in your Edit Job Preferences panel.
- Change the visibility settings to control the people who can see your ‘Open to’ status.
- Click 'Save' to apply changes.
How to Edit Open to Work Settings on LinkedIn
Try this guided demo to learn how to edit your open to work settings on LinkedIn.
📌 Why this matters
Editing your Open to Work settings lets you signal availability to recruiters while controlling who sees this information. You can target specific job types, locations, and salary ranges to attract relevant opportunities. The real advantage lies in LinkedIn's algorithm prioritizing your profile in recruiter searches when these preferences are optimized. Many professionals leave default settings unchanged, missing quality matches. Strategic visibility controls also let you job hunt discreetly – hiding your status from current colleagues while remaining visible to external recruiters and hiring managers.
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