Is it a good idea to add the “Open to Work” banner to your LinkedIn profile photo? Does it help you get found and seen by recruiters? Does it scream of desperation?

One afternoon this summer, a tech employee I'll call Dylan received a meeting invitation out of the blue. Labeled "private and confidential," the mandatory call was set for 10 the next morning. A ...

You can change your LinkedIn banner by uploading a new image onto your profile page. LinkedIn lets you customize many aspects of your profile, including the banner heading. Visit Business Insider's ...

It's not uncommon to see an #OpenToWork circle around a profile picture on LinkedIn, but one hopeful hire is standing out with a new banner choice that sends a strong message. Courtney Summer Myers, a ...

Instead of pandering to an illusion that groceries, phone bills and rent will magically pay for themselves, Courtney Summer Myers decided to be upfront about her need to earn a living. The British ...

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 ...

Industry experts have often spoken about the “open to work” banner on LinkedIn, adding that putting it on could turn out to be “biggest red flag” for candidates actively searching for work. A graphic ...