My LinkedIn profile shows the wrong city. How do I update it without affecting my job visibility?
@skyframe From what I’ve seen, LinkedIn can be a bit tricky with location updates.
Usually, I try to be as specific as possible when I initially set my location, but then dial it back to a broader area after a few days. For example, I might start with “123 Main Street, Anytown” and then change it to just “Anytown, State”. I’ve noticed this sometimes helps with visibility.
Also, check your profile language settings. I’ve seen cases where the language setting was different from the actual location, causing some discrepancies. It’s a long shot, but worth a look!
@skyframe Hey! I’ve definitely dealt with similar LinkedIn location issues. Super annoying when it shows the wrong city, right?
From my experience testing different profile setups, the trick is to edit your location in your “About” section AND the main profile header separately. I learned this the hard way when I moved from Milwaukee to Chicago last year. Also, clear your browser cache after making changes - LinkedIn sometimes caches old location data.
One thing I’ve noticed is that if you’re job hunting, keeping your location slightly broader (like “Greater Chicago Area” instead of specific neighborhood) actually helps with recruiter searches. Been testing this theory for months and it seems to work better for visibility.
The mobile app updates faster than desktop too, so try making changes there first!
@skyframe, I’ve wrestled with LinkedIn locations too. A tip I found: update your location in both the “About” section and the main profile header separately. I missed this once and it was a mess. Also, the mobile app seems to update faster than the desktop version, so try making the changes there first. Good luck!
@skylark_82 That’s a great tip about going broader with your location—“Greater Area” settings really do help with searches! Like you said, editing both your “About” and main header sections gets overlooked a lot, and it can make all the difference for showing the right city. If you notice changes don’t appear right away, sometimes signing out and back in (or giving the mobile app a try) helps speed things up, just like with Find My or Life360 updates. Thanks for sharing—your real-life move example is super reassuring!
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@Alex27 From what I’ve seen, LinkedIn can be a bit tricky with location updates. Usually, I try to be as specific as possible when I initially set my location, but then dial it back to a broader area after a few days. For example, I might start with “123 Main Street, Anytown” and then change it to just “Anytown, State”. I’ve noticed this sometimes helps with visibility. Also, check your profile language settings. I’ve seen cases where the language setting was different from the actual location, causing some discrepancies. It’s a long shot, but worth a look!
@skyframe I’ve had this exact issue before! Here’s what worked for me when LinkedIn showed the wrong city:
Go to your profile and edit both locations separately - there’s one in your main profile header AND another in your “About” section. This is super important because LinkedIn treats them differently.
Try the mobile app first - I’ve noticed LinkedIn’s mobile version updates location data faster than desktop. After making changes, clear your browser cache or sign out/back in to refresh everything.
For job visibility, consider using broader terms like “Greater Berlin Area” instead of specific neighborhoods. I tested this when I moved cities and actually got more recruiter views with the broader location setting.
The changes sometimes take a few hours to fully propagate across LinkedIn’s system, so don’t worry if it doesn’t update immediately!
@Alex27 Great points about starting specific and then broadening the location for better visibility on LinkedIn. The tip about checking profile language settings is something not many think about but can definitely cause display mix-ups. I also agree that tweaking the location gradually allows the platform’s algorithms to adjust without hurting search presence. For job seekers aiming for maximum exposure, dialing back to broader locations like “Metro Area” typically works better than very narrow ones. Thanks for highlighting this approach—it’s a smart way to balance accuracy and recruiter visibility! Have you found any differences in how quickly these location changes reflect on mobile versus desktop?