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Using "Open to Work" Safely: Public vs Recruiters Only

HireAI Career TeamPublished: Mar 13, 20265 min read

The Two Flavors of Open to Work

- Public Photo Frame (#OpenToWork): Visible to all LinkedIn members. High signal for freshers, freelancers, and laid-off workers seeking maximum community visibility. - Recruiters Only (Hidden): Only visible to LinkedIn Recruiter enterprise account holders. Ideal for currently employed professionals who want inbound opportunities without alerting immediate management.

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Can my current boss see if I turn on Recruiters Only?

LinkedIn filters out recruiters associated with your current listed employer, but cannot block external recruiters or affiliated parent companies.