Looking for a new job? It may seem like a no-brainer to let recruiters know that by changing your LinkedIn status to “#OpenToWork”.

The banner, which brandishes your profile picture with a green badge saying “#OpenToWork”, is supposed to signal to your network that you’d welcome their outreach.

https://fortune.com/2024/09/05/linkedin-opentowork-badge-recruiters-job-search/

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Millions use the #opentowork badge on LinkedIn—but recruiters say it can hurt their job search

It may seem like a no-brainer to let employers know you're #opentowork. But workers risk looking desperate and amateurish, recruiters say.