Title: The Stealth Job Search: How to Job Hunt Privately on LinkedIn | Official LinkedIn Blog
Headings: The Stealth Job Search: How to Job Hunt Privately on LinkedIn
The Stealth Job Search: How to Job Hunt Privately on LinkedIn
1. Hide your activity updates
2. Remain private while viewing others’ profiles
3. Join new groups, but keep your memberships private
4. Contact people privately for networking
5. Choose the premium LinkedIn badge

Content: 3. Join new groups, but keep your memberships private
One of the most effective ways to land your next gig is through networking. One great way to make new connections is by joining LinkedIn Groups, such as your university alumni groups and industry networks. However, if you are joining many new groups, or groups related to an industry you are hoping to transition into, you may raise some red flags with your current boss or colleagues. Fortunately, as you join groups relevant to your new career interests, you have the option to hide those new memberships so they do not appear on your Profile and your activity in those groups is not broadcast to your network. In Edit Profile mode, scroll down and click on the pencil symbol next to “Groups.” Under each group name, you will see either the word “Visible” or “Hidden.” To change a group’s visibility on your profile, roll over that word and click on “Change.” On the resulting screen, uncheck the box next to “Display the group logo on your profile” to remove it from public view. Keep in mind, however, that your fellow members of that group will be able to see anything you post within that group.