Why “Open to work” isn’t working (and what to do instead)

Let’s be real.

If the green “Open to Work” banner actually worked the way people think it does, you’d already have 3 offers and a signing bonus.

But you don’t. And here’s why.

The Psychology You’re Not Thinking About

That little badge? It screams “I need a job” without showing why anyone should hire you.

Hiring managers don’t just scroll LinkedIn looking for people who are available.

They look for people who are valuable.

And the truth is, “Open to Work” is vague.

It tells us nothing about what you bring to the table.

Worse, it can backfire:

• Some recruiters see it as a passive move.

• Some hiring managers admit they skip profiles that don’t clearly state your strengths.

• It doesn’t stand out in a feed full of noise.

You’re not trying to be available.

You’re trying to be undeniable.

So what does work?

Hiring managers are drawn to:

• Profiles that show impact, not intention

• Headlines that say what you do, not what you’re hoping for

• Activity that shows you’re in the game, not on the sidelines

That’s what makes people stop and say:

“We need to talk to them.”

Want to Know How to Actually Make That Happen?

You’re in luck.

We’re giving you early access to our webinar: Turn Your LinkedIn Into a Job Magnet

We’re giving our newsletter readers first access to our webinar before we open it up to the public.

We’ll cover:

• Why most profiles don’t convert (and how to fix yours)

• The headline mistake that’s making recruiters scroll past you

• What to do instead of shouting “Open to Work” into the void

• One simple tweak that can 10x your visibility overnight

👉 Reserve your spot here before it fills up

No more hoping you get seen. Let’s make sure you stand out.

— Kaie