Open To Work filters look simple but raise practical questions daily. These fifteen answers reflect what agency and in-house recruiters ask most often.
Example query
- Keywords
- FAQ context
- Location
- OTW searches
- Filters
- All EU markets
- Experience
- Agency + in-house
15 questions
What does Open To Work mean on LinkedIn?
It signals a candidate has marked themselves open to job opportunities. It is a strong active-intent filter for recruiters.
How is recently OTW different?
Recently OTW highlights candidates who opened themselves to work in the last few weeks. They typically reply 25-35% versus lower rates on long-standing OTW profiles.
Should I always filter OTW first?
Yes for urgent roles. For rare passive senior hires, OTW-first may shrink the pool too much — use as second wave.
How large are typical OTW pools?
Mid-level tech roles in EU hubs range from 3k to 15k profiles depending on stack and location breadth.
How fast can I build a shortlist?
10-15 quality profiles in 25-35 minutes with saved queries and unviewed-only screening.
Do OTW candidates respond faster?
Yes. Recently OTW segment is the highest-intent group for first outreach wave.
Can OTW status change after I save a profile?
Yes. ULTRA monitoring alerts you when saved candidates newly open to work.
Does OTW work for remote roles?
Yes, but remote pools are larger — pair OTW with timezone and language filters.
Should I InMail or email OTW candidates?
Email recently OTW first when contact is available. See InMail vs Email.
How many profiles should I review per session?
60-80 in a 30-minute block at 22-26 profiles per hour sustainable pace.
What reply rate should I expect?
15-20% blended, 25-35% for recently OTW when messaging within 48 hours.
Can I combine OTW with Boolean search?
Yes. Use one skill anchor first, then add OR synonyms. See Boolean Tips.
Why am I seeing the same profiles again?
Manual search lacks persistent viewed state. Use unviewed-only screening in Hyranse.
Is OTW data GDPR-sensitive?
Treat it as professional contact data with documented purpose. See GDPR guide.
Where do I start?
Read the Complete OTW Sourcing Guide and test in the live demo.
Try this query in the live demo — 5 candidates, no signup required.
More depth: OTW vs Recently OTW and Recruiting Glossary.
