New LinkedIn Tool for the Seattle Job Seeker
LinkedIn has introduced a feature that allows users to signal their openness to job opportunities, making it easier for recruiters to find potential candidates without openly alerting their current employer. By using this feature, LinkedIn claims you could be twice as likely to catch the attention of recruiters using LinkedIn Recruiter.
LinkedIn Job Preference Details:
You can customize your job preferences by visiting LinkedIn and navigating to the Jobs section. Under Preferences, you can update several important details:
- Location: Specify where you’d prefer to work.
- Experience Level: Define the roles suitable for your experience, from entry-level to executive.
- Industry Preferences: Select industries from LinkedIn’s pre-defined list.
- Company Size: Set your preference for the size of companies you’re interested in.
- Field/Function: Indicate your preferred field or functional area.
- Job Titles: Select up to three job titles.
- Employment Type: Specify the type of job you’re looking for (full-time, part-time, freelance, etc.).
- Availability: Indicate if you’re available now or in the future.
- Recruiter Notifications: Allow LinkedIn to share your profile and preferences with recruiters, letting them know you’re open to opportunities.
These settings remain active for 90 days, after which you’ll need to update your preferences.
Privacy Concerns: Will Your Employer Know?
LinkedIn aims to protect your privacy by attempting to hide your profile from recruiters at your current company and affiliated organizations. However, they do not provide a full guarantee that your current employer won’t see your job preferences. To enhance protection, make sure your current position is linked to your employer’s company page on LinkedIn.
For more details, LinkedIn has additional resources explaining how to manage these settings and privacy concerns.