Job Seeker Help Center

Adding or Editing Profile Preferences

Quick summary

By adding or editing preferences, you can find jobs that match your interests or help companies learn about your work history and qualifications. On this page, learn how to change your preferences in your profile, on a job post, or during the application process. The sections on this page include:

Important: Your profile's preferences are being updated. This page reflects the upcoming changes. Thanks for your patience as we gradually roll this out.

Getting started

Preferences are located in an account's profile.

  1. Creating an account or signing in isn't required for a job search, but it is when you want to save, add, or change an account's preferences.
  2. Click or tap Profile in the navigation or the profile iconprofile icon.
  3. Click or tap the Preferences tab.

What happens when you change these settings?

What preferences can you change?

Suitcase with check mark icon Ready to work

The Ready to work toggle toggle onis under the Profile, Preferences, and Resume tabs.

  1. Select the drop-down privacy menu so Employers can find you.
  2. Turning on the toggle lets employers know you can start working immediately.

circle checkmark Interested

The sections under Interested are located under the Ready to work toggle.

Actions

When you're ready to add or edit your preferences:

  1. Click or tap the pencil icon .
  2. Complete the required information in the pop-up window.
  3. Save each added or edited preference.

What does each preference section mean?

Click or tap the plus icon to open the menu for each section:

  • Job titles. Add up to 10 job titles.
  • Job types are full-time, part-time, contract, and temp jobs.
  • Work schedule describes when you'll work - Monday to Friday, for example.
  • Minimum base pay. This setting is the lowest pay you'll consider in your search.
  • Relocation shows different jobs in locations other than your own.
  • Remote is your desired work setting, whether remote or in-person.

When can you change profile preferences?

In addition to adding or editing your preferences directly to a profile, you can change them as you complete actions like searching for or applying for a job.

Job details when you search

Besides profile preferences, you can also add job preferences while searching for a job, including:

  • Job details
  • Job type
  • Location
  • Shirt and schedule

Employers select job details, so the job details vary.

Did you know? Find out more about adding or editing job search preferences.

During the application process

When applying for a job, we'll ask you to review or edit profile details, including:

  • Contact
  • Location and commute
  • Apply with profile details, resume, or without a 
  • Relevant jobs and work history

Next steps

The third tab in your profile is Resume. Learn more about uploading a resume file.

Contact us

Step 1

Let us know what steps you tried in the sections above.

Step 2

Please include this information to help us investigate the issue.

  1. A screenshot or screen recording
  2. Type of device (iPhone, Android, Computer)
  3. Are you using the job search app?
  4. What browser and version are you using?

Step 3

Use the link at the bottom of this page to submit a support ticket.

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