
KEY POINTS
- LinkedIn's Open to Work feature allows you to be shown as a priority in recruiters' searches since you are actively searching and open to work.
- However, a former Google recruiter has advised job-seekers against using the feature because it "feels like desperation"."
In the professional world, LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for job-seekers and recruiters alike. One of its popular features, the 'Open to Work' banner, allows users to signal that they are actively looking for new job opportunities. It places these candidates higher in recruiter searches and lets their network know they're seeking new roles. Sounds like a great way to boost your visibility, right?