The Open To Work filter on LinkedIn helps, but recruiters still hit result limits and manual screening bottlenecks. Here is a practical workflow you can scale with Hyranse.
Example query
- Keywords
- Backend OR Java Developer
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Filters
- Open To Work + Recently OTW
- Experience
- 3-8 years
1. Narrow the search to active candidates
Combine role, stack, and location keywords with the Open To Work filter. For hot profiles, add a recently OTW status so you see candidates who just opened themselves to offers.
2. Build the full pool, not just the first 10 pages
LinkedIn caps search depth. In Hyranse, profiles are pre-indexed, so you can browse hundreds of result pages without losing candidates at the tail of the list.
Try this query in the live demo — 5 candidates, no signup required.
3. Run a viewing pipeline
Track viewed, saved, and hidden candidates. An unviewed-only tab saves hours during repeat sourcing sessions.
4. Save your searches
Reusable queries like Java + Berlin + OTW should live in search history. It speeds up weekly research and keeps the team aligned on one standard.
- Start with OTW and recently OTW filters
- Review unviewed candidates first
- Save high-performing queries for reuse
- Move shortlisted profiles to outreach immediately
The goal is not just to find profiles, but to move a shortlist to contact and outreach quickly.
Want to test this on real data? Open the live demo on the Hyranse homepage.
