Before you start
- A LinkedIn account with your profile filled in
Method 1 Turn on Open to Work
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Step 1: Open your profile
On linkedin.com, click Me > View Profile. In the app, tap your photo, then View Profile.
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Step 2: Click Open to
Under your name, click Open to and choose Finding a new job.
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Step 3: Add your preferences
Enter up to five job titles, your preferred locations (including remote), start date and job types such as full-time or contract. Be specific; recruiters search by these.
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Step 4: Choose who can see it
Pick Recruiters only or All LinkedIn members, then click Add to profile.
| Option | Who sees it | Photo frame |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiters only | People using LinkedIn Recruiter | No |
| All LinkedIn members | Everyone, including your current employer | Green #OpenToWork frame |
Method 2 Edit or turn it off
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Step 1: Open the Open to Work box
On your profile, click the pencil icon on the Open to work box near the top.
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Step 2: Change or delete
Update your preferences or visibility and click Save, or click Delete from profile to turn it off.
Troubleshooting
I don’t see the Open to button
Make sure you’re on your own profile and the app is updated. On the web, try a different browser or turn off ad blockers.
The green frame doesn’t show
The frame only appears with All LinkedIn members. Edit the Open to Work box and change the visibility.
Frequently asked questions
Does Open to Work help?
It makes you show up in recruiter searches for the roles you list. It works best with a complete, keyword-rich profile.
Does it cost anything?
No. Open to Work is free for every LinkedIn member.
Summary
Go to your profile, click Open to > Finding a new job, add specific job titles and locations, and choose Recruiters only for a private search or All LinkedIn members for the green frame.
