LinkedIn termsUpdated
Open to Work
Also called: #OpenToWork, OpenToWork frame, open to work badge
Definition
Open to Work is a LinkedIn profile setting that tells recruiters, or all members, that you're looking for a job. You list the roles, locations and start date you want, and sharing with all members adds an #OpenToWork frame to your profile photo.
Three visibility choices
With Recruiters only, LinkedIn tries to hide your status from Recruiter users at the company you've marked as your current job, but it says it can't guarantee complete privacy. If secrecy matters, weigh that before switching it on.
| Option | Who sees it | Photo frame |
|---|---|---|
| All LinkedIn members | Everyone, including recruiters and people at your current company | Yes |
| Recruiters only | People using LinkedIn Recruiter | No |
| Visible only to you | Nobody; it only tailors your job recommendations | No |
What you set
To turn the feature off, edit the Open to Work box on your profile and delete it. You can switch it on again later, but your earlier preferences aren't kept.
- Job titles you're interested in.
- Location types and specific locations.
- When you can start.
- Employment types, such as full-time or contract.
Before you switch it on
- Mark your current job as current, since LinkedIn uses it to decide whom to hide a Recruiters only status from.
- Update your headline and About section so they match the roles you're listing.
- Keep job titles specific; a few accurate titles beat a long list of loosely related ones.
Backing it up beyond LinkedIn
The frame tells people you're available; it doesn't show what you can do. A personal site or online resume gives hiring managers more to go on, especially one that shows your certifications, projects and recommendations. The job seekers use case covers which LinkedIn sections to bring onto a resume site and where to place them. Link the two both ways, so a recruiter who finds one can reach the other.
Related terms
- Licenses & certifications section
- Licenses & certifications is a LinkedIn profile section listing credentials you've earned, such as professional licenses or vendor certifications. Each entry names the credential and its issuing organization, usually with dates and, optionally, a credential ID or verification link.
- LinkedIn Projects section
- The Projects section is an optional part of a LinkedIn profile where you describe specific pieces of work, such as a product launch, research study or client engagement, with a name, dates, a description, related skills and supporting links or media.
- LinkedIn Featured section
- The Featured section is a part of a LinkedIn profile where a member pins hand-picked items near the top: posts they wrote, articles they published on LinkedIn, and external links, documents or images. It works as a curated showcase rather than a timeline.
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