Should You Use the “Open to Work” Banner on LinkedIn? (The Truth No One Tells You) Thinking about turning on the green “Open to Work” banner on LinkedIn? For some professionals, it helps. For many others… it hurts your job search more than you think. In this video, I break down what most people get wrong about that green banner. LinkedIn isn’t just a social platform, it’s a search engine, and recruiters use it to find candidates every day. But the banner doesn’t always help you show up in searches… Some hiring managers may think that: - you’ve been job searching for a long time • you’re “desperate” • something might be “wrong” Not fair but real. When NOT to Use the Public Banner If you’ve had the banner on for weeks or months and you’re NOT getting: - recruiter messages • referrals • interview invites …then it’s probably working against you. In those cases, switching to “recruiter-only” visibility gets far better results. ✅ What Gets You Hired: The banner alone won’t bring opportunities. Your profile optimization will. You need a: - keyword-rich headline • compelling about section • results-driven experience section • consistent visibility + engagement These are what make recruiters find you. 📌 Your Next Step If the banner is working for you great, keep it. If not switch to recruiter-only and focus on what matters: positioning, keywords, visibility, engagement. Small changes create big results. 📥 Download the free Master Your Mid-Career Job Search: 📞 Book a Get-Hired Strategy Call: Follow for weekly updates: Instagram: LinkedIn: