LinkedIn has rolled out an interesting new Open Candidates feature which allows members to automatically and discreetly announce their availability to recruiters. Recruiters who have opportunities that match your interests and background will now be quickly able to find out that you're interested and available for new opportunities.
Since there will be no visible changes to your LinkedIn profile, your job search will be hidden from your current employer. Only recruiters who use LinkedIn's Recruiter product will have access to your Open Candidates preferences and career interest information. LinkedIn will protect your identity from recruiters who are working with your current employer even if they are using the LinkedIn Recruiter product making it safe for you to disclose your availability for new jobs while working at the current company.
How to activate the feature?
Here are the steps involved to activate this feature-
- Login to your LinkedIn profile and go to the following link- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/career-interests/
- Switch On the 'Let recruiters know you’re open' option
- Fill in all the relevant details
The feature previously available only to US users, is now available in India and in most parts of the world.
Make Sure You Provide Relevant and Up-To-Date Information To Recruiters
Recruiters are hard pressed for time. It is advisable to enable the Open Candidates feature only after ensuring you have made the necessary and appropriate changes to your Linkedin profile. Giving recruiters all the relevant, up-to-date information in a compelling fashion enables them to make a quick assessment of your skillsets and get in touch with you faster.
Linkedin by default will stop sharing your profile after 90 days in case you're no longer looking for new opportunities or your circumstances have changed. This is Linkedin's way of asking you to update your information every 90 days. You can choose to opt-in to this feature for another 90 days if you are still in active job-search mode.
Standing Out of the Competition Is Even More Essential Now!
As more and more people begin to use this feature, it will be really important for candidates to stand out of the competition. Here are some basic things one is expected to take care of-
- Do not just write about your duties and responsibilities, describe your key accomplishments at every position held.
- Include a professional-looking picture of yourself.
- Do not include your current resume on your Linkedin profile or any confidential information. Remember, your Linkedin profile is a public document and unlike your resume, the content is visible to your employer, your clients and your colleagues at work, 24/7.
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