If you’ve recently landed a new job or simply want to keep your job search private, knowing how to remove Open to Work on LinkedIn is a quick and useful skill. LinkedIn makes it easy — whether you want to fully delete the feature or just hide the green photo frame from your connections. In this guide, we’ll walk you through every option, step by step, for both desktop and mobile.
What Is the “Open to Work” Feature on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn’s Open to Work feature is a built-in tool designed to help job seekers get noticed by recruiters. When activated, it works in two ways:
- Visible to all LinkedIn members — A green #OpenToWork frame appears around your profile picture, letting your entire network know you’re looking for a job.
- Visible to recruiters only — Your job-seeking status is shared only with users who use LinkedIn Recruiter, keeping it hidden from your broader connections (including your current employer).
It’s a helpful feature while you’re job hunting, but once circumstances change, it’s smart to turn it off or adjust your settings.
Why You Might Want to Remove It
There are several good reasons to remove or hide the Open to Work badge:
- You’ve accepted a new job offer and don’t want to confuse your new employer.
- You’re taking a break from job searching and prefer to pause visibility.
- You want to keep your search more private and avoid unsolicited recruiter messages.
- You’ve changed your career goals and the listed job types are no longer relevant.
How to Remove Open to Work on LinkedIn (Desktop)
Removing the feature from a desktop browser takes less than a minute. Here’s exactly what to do:
- Log in to your LinkedIn account and click on your profile picture or your name at the top menu.
- Select “View Profile” from the dropdown.
- Scroll down to find the “Open to Work” box, located just below your name and headline.
- Click the pencil (edit) icon inside the Open to Work box.
- In the “Edit job preferences” panel that opens, scroll to the very bottom.
- Click “Delete from profile.”
- A confirmation popup will appear — click “Delete” again to confirm.
After completing these steps, the Open to Work section and green frame will be fully removed from your profile.
How to Remove Open to Work on LinkedIn (Mobile App)
Using the LinkedIn app on iOS or Android? The process is just as simple:
- Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
- Tap “View Profile” to open your profile page.
- Locate the “Open to Work” box just below your photo and bio.
- Tap the pencil icon on the right side of that box.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the job preferences menu.
- Tap “Delete from profile.”
- Confirm by tapping “Delete” in the popup.
Your Open to Work status will be removed instantly. The green frame will disappear from your profile picture as well.
How to Hide the Green Frame Without Removing Open to Work
Not ready to turn off the feature completely? You can keep your job preferences active for recruiter searches while hiding the visible green frame from your network. Here’s how:
- Go to your profile and click the pencil icon in the Open to Work section.
- In the job preferences panel, scroll to the “Visibility” option.
- Change it from “All LinkedIn Members” to “Recruiters only.”
- Click “Save.”
With this setting, only people using LinkedIn Recruiter will see that you’re open to opportunities — your connections, coworkers, or current employer won’t see the green badge on your profile picture.
Tips After Removing Open to Work
- Refresh your profile page after saving to confirm all changes have taken effect.
- If you landed a new job, update your current position on LinkedIn as well — it keeps your profile accurate and professional.
- You can always re-enable Open to Work later from the same job preferences menu if your situation changes.
- Removing the feature does not delete your saved job preferences — they’ll still be there if you choose to turn it back on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove the Open to Work frame on LinkedIn?
To remove the Open to Work frame, go to your LinkedIn profile, click the pencil icon in the Open to Work section, scroll to the bottom of the job preferences panel, and select “Delete from profile.” Confirm by clicking “Delete” in the popup. The green frame will be removed from your profile picture immediately.
Will removing Open to Work affect my recruiter visibility?
Yes. Once you delete the Open to Work feature, recruiters using LinkedIn Recruiter will no longer see your job-seeking status in their searches. If you want to stay visible to recruiters without the green frame, change your visibility to “Recruiters only” instead of fully deleting the feature.
Can my current employer see the Open to Work badge?
If your visibility is set to “All LinkedIn Members,” yes — anyone including your current employer can see it. To keep it hidden from them, either switch to “Recruiters only” mode or remove the feature entirely. Note that LinkedIn states it tries to exclude recruiters at your current company from the “Recruiters only” setting, but this is not guaranteed.
Does removing Open to Work delete my job preferences?
No. Deleting the Open to Work feature removes the badge and your visibility to recruiters, but your saved job preferences (like job titles, locations, and job types) are still stored in your account. If you turn Open to Work back on in the future, those preferences will still be there.
How long does it take to remove Open to Work on LinkedIn?
The entire process takes under two minutes. Just go to your profile, click the pencil icon in the Open to Work box, scroll down, and select “Delete from profile.” The change takes effect immediately after you confirm.
