How do I make my Linkedin profile public?

Making your LinkedIn profile public allows you to be discovered by recruiters, hiring managers, and others who may be interested in connecting with you professionally. Here are some quick answers to common questions about making your LinkedIn profile public:

What does it mean to make my LinkedIn profile public?

Making your LinkedIn profile public means anyone on LinkedIn can view your full profile information without being connected to you. This includes your photo, work experience, education, skills, recommendations, and any other details you have added to your profile.

How do I make my LinkedIn profile public?

You can make your LinkedIn profile public by going to your profile settings and adjusting the visibility settings. Here are the steps:

1. Click on the “Me” icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select “Settings & Privacy” from the dropdown menu.
2. In the Privacy panel on the left side, click “Profile visibility”.
3. Under the “Your public profile” section, toggle the slider from “No” to “Yes” to make your profile public.
4. Click “Save” to confirm the changes.

Once you save the changes, your profile will now be visible to anyone on LinkedIn even if they are not connected to you.

Should I make my LinkedIn profile public or private?

Here are some pros and cons to weigh when deciding if you should make your LinkedIn profile public or private:

Pros of a public profile:

• Recruiters, hiring managers, and business contacts can easily find and view your full profile.
• Demonstrates your professionalism and openness.
• Increases your visibility and reach for networking opportunities.
• Shows you have nothing to hide from potential employers or partners.

Cons of a public profile:

• Exposes your personal info if you are selective about privacy.
• Contacted more frequently by recruiters, some of whom may not be a fit.
• Current employer may see you are job searching if looking discreetly.
• Scammers and salespeople can target you with unwanted messages.

Generally, most LinkedIn users have a public profile to take advantage of networking and be discoverable for opportunities. But you have to weigh the pros and cons based on your own preferences and situation.

How do I control what people see if I make my profile public?

If you make your LinkedIn profile public but want to limit what people can see, here are some options:

• Profile photo: You can choose not to upload a photo and leave it blank.
• Work Experience: You can exclude your current job title and company if you don’t want your employer to know you are looking.
• Recommendations: You can choose not to display any recommendations on your profile.
• Education: You don’t have to list all schools or graduation years if you prefer not to.
• Contact info: You can opt to only display your LinkedIn profile URL and not list email, phone, or address.
• Profile visibility: You can customize visibility by job title, company, school, or geographic location if targeting only certain audiences.

So you still have control over what’s in your public profile. Make it as detailed or minimal as you are comfortable with based on your goals.

Will everyone be notified if I make my profile public?

No, making your LinkedIn profile public will not automatically notify your connections or followers. The change will be seamless and invisible to your network. People who could previously see your profile will not be alerted at all if you now make it public. The only difference is that people who were not connected to you before can now find and view your full profile.

Can I make only parts of my profile public?

LinkedIn does not allow granular visibility settings to make only certain sections public while keeping others private. It is an all or nothing approach – either your entire profile is public or private. If you wish to have selective visibility, your best option is to keep your whole profile public but customize what details you provide in each section.

Can I change my profile from public to private later on?

Yes, you can easily revert your LinkedIn profile from public back to private at any time. Just follow the steps below:

1. Go to your profile settings.
2. Click on “Profile visibility”.
3. Toggle the slider from “Yes” to “No” under the “Your public profile” section.
4. Click “Save” to confirm the changes.

Once you save, your profile will automatically switch back to being private and only visible to your direct connections again. You can toggle between public and private as needed at any time.

Conclusion

Making your LinkedIn profile public allows for greater visibility and networking opportunities. However, you need to be comfortable with anyone being able to see your full profile information. Use the profile customization options to show only what you want. Keeping your profile public helps build your professional brand and attract new connections that could benefit your career.