My company has just announced layoffs, and I've started job hunting. Been debating whether to turn on that green #OpenToWork frame on LinkedIn. Do recruiters actually take you seriously with it, or does it make you look desperate?

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I wouldn't do anything like that until you know if you're actually laid off. This could bite you in the butt if you're not on the chopping block but your employer sees that you are open to work on LI.

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I’m a seasoned recruiter in the tax/ technology space and I promise that turning on the OTW frame doesn’t in any way make you look desperate. Your profile will indeed stand out to good recruiters but my advice is to be very selective who you work with and ensure you know where your CV is going at all times. I would always have a meeting/call with a recruiter in the first instance to discuss the opportunities they are working on and importantly your own search criteria, and then discuss a plan of action of you are happy with. Really hope this helps and best of luck out there, the market is still busy in various sectors so it’s definitely not all doom and gloom.

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You can always select the option which is 'Open to recruiters'. That way your current firm isnt alerted if they check your profile but you are still found by recruiters. Only risk that your current firm recruiters might see it too but everyone keeps that option on so really I wouldnt worry much about it

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Desperate times call for desperate measures. Honestly, if anything, it can do more to help you and get the word out that you are looking for a job. If not from a recruiter, then from somebody else who knows somebody.

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