Open to Work- Recruiters Only for Confidential Job Search

Considering your next career move but want to keep your job search confidential? LinkedIn's "Open to Work - Recruiters Only" setting is a game-changer!

When activated in your profile settings, this feature allows you to privately indicate your job search preferences (like desired roles, locations, and work types) to recruiters who use LinkedIn's premium Recruiter platform. This means your profile is discoverable by those actively seeking talent, without broadcasting your status to your broader network.

Crucially, LinkedIn takes steps to ensure that your current employer's internal recruiters or any colleagues connected to your current company cannot see your "Open to Work" status when set to "Recruiters only." This provides a layer of privacy for your discreet job exploration.

As always, it's wise to review LinkedIn's official support pages and guidelines regarding privacy settings to fully understand how this feature protects your confidentiality. Happy job searching!

If you’re an attorney ready to take the next step in your career and are apprehensive of using this feature, contact us directly at Kelly@LeatherwoodLegal.com.