Open to Work is a recent addition to LinkedIn that allows users to broadcast their job search to their entire network. The Alternatives Are as Follows: Telling everyone on LinkedIn, even your current employer, that you’re looking for work is a good idea. It wraps your current profile image in the OpenToWork border. This choice is seen as a less active approach to hunting for work by certain recruiters. Users of LinkedIn’s Recruiter tool are the only ones who will receive the alert. Selecting “Recruiters only” will keep the alert from being seen by anyone currently employed by your organization, which is useful if you’re looking to leave your current position for another one. LinkedIn says it can’t ensure full anonymity throughout your job hunt, but it does help keep your search quiet (as many employers don’t want you actively looking for work while you’re employed). How to Enable OpentoWork Recruiters will be impressed by even the slightest indication that you are interested in new chances. Click the profile picture of yourself in the upper right corner of the LinkedIn homepage. Go to Profile and click on it. Choose the menu item Open > Job Search. Choose the occupation that…
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Open to Work Linkedin: How To Enable It? – Crossover 99
