"But what about the LinkedIn bots!?" you ask, as you consider enabling your #OpenToWork  banner with hesitancy? My opinion: use LinkedIn - its powers with supplementing your job search aren't worth sacrificing due to bot fear. Instead, just educate yourself on how to spot the recruiter bots. Here are some tips. Be weary of: - No headshot. - Has "allegedly" worked for big brand, reputable employers yet hardly anything in their "About" section, or sometimes that section left co

This topic was trending last week on LinkedIn, and a few have asked me about it. Let me be clear: - YES , use the "Open to Work" banner on LinkedIn! - NO, it does not make you look desperate! - WHY use it? Because in-house recruiters DO search for candidates on LinkedIn all.the.time... and you increase your visibility in the search results when your green banner is up.  FYI: This is exactly why 4SIGHT COACHING only employers recruiters (in-house TA recruiters, specifically)