LinkedIn’s job recommendations can be a useful feature for some users looking for new career opportunities. However, others may find the constant job suggestions annoying or irrelevant. Luckily, LinkedIn provides settings to control which jobs are recommended to you on their platform. In this article, we’ll walk through the steps to stop seeing job recommendations in your LinkedIn feed.
Why You Might Want to Turn Off Job Recommendations
Here are some common reasons why you may want to disable LinkedIn job recommendations:
- The job suggestions are not relevant to your career goals or interests
- You find the recommendations distracting
- You already have a job and are not looking to switch roles
- You want to use LinkedIn for networking or following industry news, not job hunting
- The recommendations clutter your homepage and LinkedIn feed
Whatever your motivation, adjusting these settings allows you to customize your LinkedIn experience.
How to Stop Job Recommendations on LinkedIn’s Website
If you use LinkedIn on a desktop, here are the steps to stop job recommendations from appearing:
1. Click on the ‘Me’ Icon and Select ‘Settings & Privacy’
The settings to adjust job recommendations are found in your account settings. Start by clicking on your profile picture or the ‘Me’ icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. This will open a dropdown menu. Select ‘Settings & Privacy’ from this menu.
2. Go to the ‘Privacy’ Section
On the Settings & Privacy page, select ‘Privacy’ from the left sidebar. This will open LinkedIn’s privacy settings.
3. Find the ‘Job seeking preferences’ Section
Under the Privacy settings, look for the ‘Job seeking preferences’ section. This allows you to control job recommendations.
4. Uncheck the Box Next to ‘Let recruiters know you’re open to job opportunities’
In the Job seeking preferences section, uncheck the box next to ‘Let recruiters know you’re open to job opportunities’. This will stop LinkedIn from including you in searches by recruiters.
5. Set ‘Share job recommendations when you’re no longer active’ to ‘No’
Also in the Job seeking preferences section, change the dropdown for ‘Share job recommendations even when you’re not actively job seeking’ to ‘No’. This will prevent any job recommendations from appearing in your feed or emails.
6. Save Your Changes
Once you’ve unchecked the box and set the dropdown to ‘No’, scroll down and click ‘Save’ to apply these changes. LinkedIn should now stop suggesting jobs to you.
How to Stop Job Recommendations on LinkedIn’s Mobile App
You can also adjust these settings directly from LinkedIn’s mobile app. Here’s how:
1. Tap on your Profile Picture and Select ‘Settings’
Open the LinkedIn app on your device. Tap on your profile picture at the top of the screen. This will bring up a menu. Choose ‘Settings’ from this menu.
2. Select ‘Privacy’
On the Settings page, tap on ‘Privacy’. This will open your privacy options.
3. Tap on ‘Job Seeking Preferences’
Scroll down and select ‘Job seeking preferences’. This section controls job recommendations.
4. Turn ‘Let recruiters know you’re open to opportunities’ Off
Find the option for ‘Let recruiters know you’re open to opportunities’ and toggle it off.
5. Set ‘Share job recommendations when you’re not actively seeking a job’ to Off
Next, tap on ‘Share job recommendations when you’re not actively seeking a job’ and select ‘Off’.
6. Hit ‘Done’ to Save
Your changes will automatically be saved. Hit ‘Done’ to return to the previous screen. LinkedIn should no longer display job recommendations.
Other Ways to Reduce Job Suggestions on LinkedIn
In addition to adjusting your job seeking preferences, here are some other ways to cut down on job recommendations:
Remove Jobs From Your Profile
Go to your LinkedIn profile and delete any past positions or jobs you no longer want to be associated with. LinkedIn will be less likely to match you with similar roles.
Clear Your Browsing History
LinkedIn monitors the jobs and companies you click on. Regularly clearing your browsing history can reset this tracking.
Be Selective When Indicating You’re ‘Open to Work’
When you select that you are open to new job opportunities in your settings, you can choose to share this only with your network rather than recruiters.
Avoid Taking Skill Quizzes
LinkedIn quizzes can better target job recs based on your apparent skills. Skip any quizzes that LinkedIn suggests.
Don’t Endorse Skills for Others
Endorsing skills for your connections allows LinkedIn to associate those skills with your profile for recommendations.
The Pros and Cons of Disabling Job Recommendations
Before disabling job recommendations entirely, consider the potential upsides and downsides:
Pros
- Prevents irrelevant or annoying job suggestions in your feed
- Gives you full control over how recruiters see your profile
- Lets you use LinkedIn for other purposes without job distractions
Cons
- You may miss opportunities that are a good fit for your skills and interests
- Recruiters are less likely to contact you about openings
- It takes more effort to find jobs manually if you are open to new roles
Weigh the benefits and drawbacks based on your individual circumstances and job search preferences. Adjusting settings doesn’t permanently disable job recommendations if you change your mind later.
Conclusion
LinkedIn provides simple settings to stop receiving job recommendations on both desktop and mobile. Take control of your profile by proactively managing the types of opportunities suggested to you. Consider whether completely turning off recommendations aligns with your career objectives or if you might miss valuable openings. With the right settings, you can tailor LinkedIn to showcase your professional brand without the distraction of irrelevant job suggestions.
