Professionals can now add their notice period and expected annual salary when using Open to Work on LinkedIn

LinkedIn’s ‘Open to Work’ feature has long helped professionals indicate when they’re ready for their next opportunity. Globally, 85% of professionals who share that they are ‘Open to Work’ on the platform say they have received help or encouragement from their connections. Building on this, LinkedIn is introducing updates that give members greater control and transparency in their job search.

When switching on the ‘Open to Work’ feature, members can now add their notice period to show how soon they’re available to join, and their expected annual salary to share compensation expectations upfront. These optional fields help professionals provide clarity from the start, helping avoid mismatched conversations. This information is visible only to recruiters, even if a member’s ‘Open to Work’