Quick summary
The LinkedIn Open to Work feature lets job seekers privately signal their availability to recruiters without broadcasting it to their entire network. Activating it takes under two minutes and can significantly increase the number of recruiter outreach messages you receive.
Steps
- Navigate to your LinkedIn profile page.
- Click the 'Open to' button located below your profile name and photo.
- Select the 'Finding a New Job' option from the menu.
- Complete all required details and set the visibility to 'Recruiters only'.
- Click the 'Save' button to apply your preferences.
- Confirm your post is now visible to recruiters on your profile.
- Optimize your headline with relevant keywords and skills so recruiters can find you through search.
