Hi Folks, I am looking for a new job . Need a few tips for settings to maximize LinkedIn for job search and reach to recruiters but keeping my activity private from my LinkedIn connections : 1. I want to connect with a few new people without anyone else knowing (incl. my other connections or recruiters on linkedin) . Don't want them to see my activity. Done these : A. Under settings -> visibility of your profile & network: 1. -> profile viewing options -> off 2. -> connections -> off B. Under settings -> visibility of your linked in Activity 1. Following are "off" -> active status , profile updates sharing , notify when in news 2. Mentions/tags/followers - on 2. What else do I need to do ? I want to maximize on recruiters being able to reach me ... But I want my activity to be hidden from my LinkedIn colleagues and connections. 3. Also if I get recommendations from others - will I have the ability to choose the ones that I want to show or hide ? 4. Also for the recommendations that show on my profile - can I choose not to show when they were given ( I have been foolish to not ask for any till now after 15+ yrs in the industry - wisdom has dawned on me now, so asking around - but I don't want recruiters or connections to be able to see when these were given ) . I also don't want this activity visible to my LinkedIn connections. 5. Any other tips on how to maximize LinkedIn for job search but keeping my activity private from my LinkedIn connections ? 6. Any benefits in taking LinkedIn paid membership? I have the free one currently . Thanks - really need your tips and suggestions 🙏 #engineering #software #swe #linkedin
Bumping up - hoping to get some responses . Really need this info before I start bombarding my LinkedIn profile for jobs /connections etc