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How to Remove Open to Work from LinkedIn

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to turn off the Open to Work badge on your LinkedIn profile.

Quick summary

Removing the Open to Work setting on LinkedIn takes just a few clicks inside your profile's job preferences. This guide walks you through every step, from accessing your profile to confirming the deletion.


Steps

  1. Click on your profile picture or name at the top of the LinkedIn feed to view your profile.
  2. Select View Profile from the dropdown menu.
  3. In your profile, go to the Open to Work section and click the pencil icon to open edit mode.
  4. Scroll down in the Edit job preferences panel and click Delete.
  5. Confirm the deletion by selecting the Delete option in the confirmation prompt.
  6. You have successfully removed Open to Work from your LinkedIn profile.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to remove the Open to Work status on LinkedIn gives professionals full control over their job-seeking visibility. Whether you have accepted a new role or simply want to keep your job search private, turning off the Open to Work badge prevents recruiters and connections from seeing an outdated status. Managing your LinkedIn profile settings accurately helps maintain a polished, professional image and ensures your profile reflects your current career situation.
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