How to Turn Off LinkedIn Job Alerts: A Step-by-Step Guide

2024-07-30 by Andrej Tusicisny

LinkedIn offers email job alerts that should notify users about relevant job openings. Unfortunately, Reddit is full of complaints, such as "LinkedIn job postings are all fake," "LinkedIn keeps recommending jobs that aren't in my area," and "the first two pages are always promoted jobs." As a test, I set up an alert for "Chief AI Officer" roles. Instead of finding relevant jobs, LinkedIn sends me daily alerts for "Chief Financial Officer" and "Chief Marketing Officer" positions that I'm neither capable of performing nor interested in. If this is your experience as well, you may want to learn how to turn off LinkedIn job alerts.

How to stop LinkedIn job alerts on LinkedIn website

Follow these simple steps to turn off your LinkedIn job alerts:

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account on a desktop browser.
2. Click on the "Jobs" icon in the top navigation bar.
3. On the Jobs page, look for the "Preferences" section on the left sidebar.
4. Click on "Job alerts."
5. Click on the pencil icon next to the job alert you wish to turn off.
6. Click on "Delete job alert."
7. In the pop-up window, confirm that you really want to delete this job alert.

Repeat this process for each job alert you want to disable.

How to stop LinkedIn job alerts inside the LinkedIn mobile app

Turning off your LinkedIn job alerts on a cell phone is similar to turning them off on desktop:

1. Open the LinkedIn app on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
2. Tap on the "Jobs" tab in the bottom navigation bar.
3. Tap on "Preferences."
4. Tap on "Job alerts."
5. Tap on the pencil icon next to the job alert you wish to turn off.
6. Tap on "Delete job alert."

How to manage LinkedIn job alerts

If you prefer to keep your job alerts active but want to reduce the frequency of notifications, you can adjust your settings:

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account on a desktop browser.
2. Click on the "Jobs" icon in the top navigation bar.
3. On the Jobs page, look for the "Preferences" section on the left sidebar.
4. Click on "Job alerts."
5. Click on the pencil icon next to the job alert you wish to turn off.
6. Here, you can change the "Alert frequency" from "daily" to "weekly."
7. Click "Save" to save your changes.

However, if you change the frequency of emails to weekly, there may be hundreds of other applicants by the time you see the alert.

Best alternative to LinkedIn job alerts

While LinkedIn job alerts are popular, they are not the only option for staying informed about job opportunities. One alternative worth exploring is free job alerts from JobSearch Coach, which provides better personalization and more relevant job postings. Using advanced artificial intelligence, JobSearch Coach analyzes your skills, career goals, and job preferences to deliver highly targeted job recommendations near your location.

Steps to set up job alerts that are more relevant than LinkedIn job alerts:

1. Go to the page where you can sign up for free job alerts.
2. Upload your latest resume.
3. Briefly describe the kind of jobs you are looking for.
4. Choose your city.
5. The AI will email you when a right job for you opens.

Unlike LinkedIn, JobSearch.Coach job alerts currently work only in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Although LinkedIn job alerts are not the easiest or the most effective way to find a job, LinkedIn's other features can help you a lot during your job search. For example, you can learn how to find and reach out to hiring managers on LinkedIn. After all, LinkedIn is primarily a professional social network, not a job board.