I raised my hand to be considered for a lay-off.

Jeanne Baade

March 21,2022 at 2:05PM UTC

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I raised my hand to be considered for a lay-off. Excited to have been chosen and I have been transparent with everyone I have interviewed with. That said, can I just leave my LinkedIn profile for a bit, or should I remove my former companies banner and update my end date.

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AnonymousMarch 21,2022 at 2:34PM UTC
Dear Jeanne.
Kudos to you ! I must say you make a stand here :-) In regards to your LinkedIn profile; I suggest that you explore the functionality "OpenToWork" for being visible towards recruiters. In additonal potential change the title to what you feel describes you best as a future employee. Please keep us updated. FR; Anita
Jeanne BaadeMarch 21,2022 at 3:37PM UTC
Thanks!
Tamara ThompsonMarch 21,2022 at 2:46PM UTC
Agree with Anita. Ensure your profile is "open to work" and I would suggest to put an end date as well. You can change your "current role" to something about looking for a new opportunity... CAN you leave your profile for a bit, YES... but if you change those things, your profile might come up in searches a bit more. Best of luck!
IkyMarch 21,2022 at 4:35PM UTC
I like the other suggestions here. When you say your former company's banner, are you referring to your Profile Background behind your profile picture?
Jeanne BaadeMarch 21,2022 at 7:33PM UTC
Yes. Profile Background. Since this morning, I have updated my LI profile with end dates, changed the profile background, updated key words, and flagged myself as "open" to opportunities. Thanks
IkyMarch 25,2022 at 4:28PM UTC
Thank you for your clarification. I am curious to hear the reasons for showcasing your employer in your LinkedIN profile background. It is as if you are showcasing your employer instead of the awesome you, who is a great asset to any employer fortunate enough to have you.
Jeanne BaadeMarch 25,2022 at 8:41PM UTC
I took my employers banner off!
Alexis GladstoneMarch 21,2022 at 5:32PM UTC
All good advice.
For your LI headline, be sure it has key words that target what you want to do.
Stephanie F, MSHRMMarch 22,2022 at 10:48AM UTC
Most people I know never update their LinkedIn for months after they start a new role.
i don’t think there is a rush to do so until you have a new position…
But if you prefer to and then update to open to work it’s also your right.
AnonymousMarch 22,2022 at 7:40PM UTC
Awesome opportunity to transition out.