对于正在寻找新工作或与具有相似职业兴趣的其他人建立联系的人来说，LinkedIn 是一个强大的工具，而让招聘人员知道您正在寻找新工作的最简单方法之一是“ (powerful tool)Open to Work”功能.
此功能会主动提醒LinkedIn招聘人员您正在找工作。您应该了解此LinkedIn功能的优点和缺点，并花时间优化您的个人资料。
什么是“开放工作”？(What Is “Open to Work?”)
LinkedIn 的Open to Work是一项相对较新的功能，可让您让整个网络都知道您在就业市场。有两个选项可供选择：
- 所有 LinkedIn 成员(All LinkedIn Members )都可以让每个人，即使是您目前与之共事的人，都可以寻找工作。它会在您现有的个人资料图片周围添加OpenToWork相框。这种选择被认为是一种更“被动”的找工作方式，一些招聘人员说它的效率较低。
- 招聘人员只会(Recruiters only )提醒那些使用LinkedIn 招聘人员(LinkedIn Recruiter)功能的人。如果您已经有一份全职工作，则“仅限招聘人员(Recruiters)”选项可防止在您当前公司工作的任何人看到警报。虽然它确实有助于保护您的搜索隐私（因为许多公司不希望您在受雇期间积极寻找工作），但LinkedIn表示它不能保证完全的隐私。
如何启用 OpenToWork(How to Enable OpenToWork)
向招聘人员表明您对机会持开放态度很容易。
- 选择LinkedIn主页右上角的Me图标。(Me )
- 选择查看个人资料(View profile)。
- 选择打开至(Open to )>寻找新工作(Finding a new job)。
- 选择您正在寻找的工作类型。您可以从潜在的职位、工作场所、工作地点，甚至您的开始日期中进行选择。您还可以在全职、合同、兼职、实习和/或临时工作之间选择您想要的工作类型。
- 在选择谁看到您打开(Choose who sees you’re open)旁边，选择向下箭头。仅选择所有 LinkedIn 成员(All LinkedIn members)或招聘人员。(Recruiters only.)
- 选择添加到配置文件。 (Add to profile. )
大多数招聘人员会通过LinkedIn的InMail功能与您联系。确保你做出回应，即使只是为了让他们知道你不感兴趣。未能回复这些消息将导致LinkedIn联系以确认您仍然感兴趣。如果您不回复此消息，LinkedIn将从您的个人资料中删除Open To Work。
使用 Open To Work 的风险(Risks Of Using Open To Work)
求职者(Job)在使用此功能时必须小心。虽然它可以成为寻找新工作机会的有用工具，但它也可能使您现有的工作面临风险。如果您是合同工或自由职业者，Open To Work 几乎没有风险——您没有义务或期望继续为同一客户(continue working for the same client)独家工作。
然而，如果你是传统市场的全职工作者，开始新的求职工作是有风险的。公司可以利用您寻找新工作来对付您，并终止您与他们的雇佣关系。就像你不会在社交媒体上公开反对你的公司一样，你必须小心你在LinkedIn上的存在。
虽然仅招聘人员(Recruiters only)选项提供了一些隐私，但也有招聘人员要求不同组织的朋友调查他们的公司以找出谁在找工作的故事。虽然不能保证寻找新工作会花费你已经拥有的工作，但你应该意识到风险。
如何充分利用开放式工作(How to Make the Most of Open To Work)
把(Think)你的LinkedIn个人资料想象成一个钩子。在决定深入挖掘或继续前进之前，招聘人员只会看一眼它。(glance at it for only a few seconds)使用那个简短的介绍期给他们留下深刻印象，让他们看得更仔细。当招聘人员将您的个人资料传递给招聘经理时，这种优化将为您提供更好的找到工作的机会。
从您的个人资料照片开始(Start)。它应至少为 400 x 400 像素。一张专业的照片是物有所值的。它应该显示你的脸，并且你应该在照片中穿着整齐。最后，在您的隐私选项中，确保您的个人资料照片对所有 LinkedIn 成员(All LinkedIn members.)可见。
接下来，充分利用您的LinkedIn标题。这是您的个人资料照片下显示的 220 个字符的描述。包括一份简明扼要的报告，说明您的工作以及您当前的职位。如果您是自由职业者，包括您的电子邮件或电话号码也很有帮助。
您在“关于(About)个人资料”部分中拥有最大的灵活性。在这里你可以解释你的故事：你是谁，是什么激励了你，以及你过去的成就。您可以在这里使用 2,000 个字符。自由写作(Write)，但随着您的职业发展，经常使用关键字并更新此部分。
请记住(Bear)，在必须选择“查看更多”之前，读者只会看到大约 265 个字符。这些前 265 句必须足够吸引人，让别人想看看你还有什么要说的。
也请填写您的工作经历(work experience)- 但请随意删除与您的搜索无关的过去职位。如果您正在建立自由编码员的职业生涯，可以不包括您担任救生员的时间。但是，如果在面试中被问到，请诚实说出您的工作经历。
最后，编辑您的个人资料URL。通用的LinkedIn URL可能适用于一般的个人资料，但您希望自己的个人资料脱颖而出。这很容易做到。
- 选择我(Me )图标 >查看个人资料(View Profile)。
- 在右上角，选择编辑公共个人资料和 URL。(Edit public profile & URL.)
- 选择您的LinkedIn URL旁边的铅笔图标并输入一个新URL，然后选择保存(Save)。
您的 URL 可以少至三个字符或多至 100 个字符。保持简短（如您的名字）是最好的选择。
在开始求职之前优化您的LinkedIn个人资料。(LinkedIn)通过这种方式，您将获得更好的结果和更多的工作机会，并且您很快就会找到想要的工作。
LinkedIn “Open to Work” Feature: Should You Use It?
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for anyone looking for a new job or to connect with others with similar career interests, and one of the easiest ways to let recruiters know you’re on the market for a new job is the “Open to Work” feature.
This feature actively alerts LinkedIn recruiters that you’re job hunting. You should understand the benefits, as well as the downsides, of this LinkedIn feature and take the time to optimize your profile.
What Is “Open to Work?”
LinkedIn’s Open to Work is a relatively new feature that allows you to let your entire network know that you’re in the job market. There are two options to choose from:
- All LinkedIn Members lets everyone, even those you currently work with, that you’re searching for a job. It adds the OpenToWork photo frame around your existing profile picture. This option is considered a more “passive” way to look for work, and some recruiters say it’s less effective.
- Recruiters only alerts only those using the LinkedIn Recruiter feature. If you already have a full-time job, the Recruiters only option prevents anyone who works at your current company from seeing the alert. While it does help keep your search private (since many companies don’t want you to actively look for work while you’re employed), LinkedIn says it can’t guarantee complete privacy.
How to Enable OpenToWork
It’s easy to show recruiters that you’re open to opportunities.
- Select the Me icon in the top-right corner on the LinkedIn homepage.
- Select View profile.
- Select Open to > Finding a new job.
- Select the kind of work you’re looking for. You can choose from among potential job titles, workplaces, job locations, and even your start date. You can also choose the type of job you want between full-time, contract, part-time, internships, and/or temporary work.
- Beside Choose who sees you’re open, select the down arrow. Select All LinkedIn members or Recruiters only.
- Select Add to profile.
Most recruiters will reach out to you through LinkedIn’s InMail feature. Make sure you respond, even if it’s just to let them know you aren’t interested. Failing to respond to these messages will result in LinkedIn reaching out to confirm you’re still interested. If you don’t respond to this message, LinkedIn will remove Open To Work from your profile.
Risks Of Using Open To Work
Job seekers have to be careful when using this feature. While it can be a useful tool for finding new job opportunities, it can also put your existing job at risk. If you’re a contract worker or freelancer, the Open To Work is almost risk-free – you’re under no obligation or expectation to continue working for the same client exclusively.
However, if you’re a full-time worker in the traditional market, starting a new job search comes with risks. Companies can use your search for new work against you and terminate your employment with them. Just as you wouldn’t speak out against your company on social media, you have to be careful about your LinkedIn presence.
While the Recruiters only option provides some privacy, there are stories about recruiters asking friends at different organizations to look into their company to find out who is looking for work. While there is no guarantee looking for a new job will cost you the one you already have, you should be aware of the risks.
How to Make the Most of Open To Work
Think of your LinkedIn profile like a hook. Recruiters will glance at it for only a few seconds before deciding to dig deeper or move on. Use that brief intro period to impress them and get them to look closer. When a recruiter passes your profile on to hiring managers, that optimization will give you a better chance at landing the job.
Start with your profile photo. It should be at least 400 by 400 pixels. A professional photo is worth the price. It should show your face, and you should be well-groomed in the photo. Finally, in your privacy options, ensure your profile photo is visible to All LinkedIn members.
Next, take full advantage of your LinkedIn headline. This is the 220-character description of who you are that appears under your profile photo. Include a succinct report of what you do, as well as your current position. If you’re a freelancer, including your email or phone number is also helpful.
You have the most flexibility in the About profile section. This is where you can explain your story: who you are, what inspires you, and your past accomplishments. You have 2,000 characters to work with here. Write freely, but utilize keywords and update this section often as your career grows.
Bear in mind that readers will only see about 265 characters before they have to select “See more.” These first 265 must be engaging enough to make someone want to see what else you have to say.
Fill out your work experience, too – but feel free to leave off past positions that aren’t relevant to your search. If you are building a career as a freelance coder, it’s okay to not include your time working as a lifeguard. However, if asked in an interview, be honest about your work history.
Finally, edit your profile URL. The generic LinkedIn URL might work for the average profile, but you want yours to stand out. This is easy to do.
- Select the Me icon > View Profile.
- In the upper-right corner, select Edit public profile & URL.
- Select the pencil icon beside your LinkedIn URL and enter a new URL, then select Save.
Your URL can be as little as three characters or as many as 100. Keeping it short and simple (like your name) is the best bet here.
Optimize your LinkedIn profile before you start your job search. You’ll get better results and more offers that way, and you’ll soon have the job you’re looking for.
