icon
Home icon

Home

Jobs icon

Jobs

Reviews icon

Reviews

Network icon

Network

Resources icon

Resources

|For Employers icon

For Employers

logo
about
careers
FAQs
privacy policyterms & conditionsfor employers
112k
20k
icon
© 2022 Fairygodboss. All rights reserved.
My ProfileMy MessagesMy NetworkMy SettingsGroupsEventsMy PostsLog Out
Mystery Woman
Tell us more for better jobs, advice
and connections
YOUR GROUPS
Discover and join groups with like-minded women who share your interests, profession, and lifestyle.
COMPANIES YOU FOLLOW
Get alerted when there are new employee reviews.
YOUR JOB ALERTS
Get notified when new jobs are posted.
Your post is published!
Lauren Castelluzzo
star-svg
72
A bicoastal creator of brand experiences
07/12/20 at 10:22AM UTC
in
Career

LinkedIn #opentowork Photo Frame

Hi all - I am looking for everyone’s take on the new #opentowork LinkedIn photo frame. I do think it is an interesting way to increase visibility, but I am concerned that it will inhibit my networking strategy if that is the first thing new contacts see. However, when I went to update my job titles, I noticed it is now mandatory in order to be visible to recruiters. Otherwise, you are limited to only recruiters. Is it worth it?

Share

Join the conversation...
Anne Knox
star-svg
322
CMP
07/18/20 at 1:15PM UTC
I think the open to work is a response to current crisis where there are so many people out of jobs
Anonymous
07/15/20 at 7:36PM UTC
I added it to my profile. I was contacted by a recruiter, and as a former recruiter, we had a nice chat. He talked up a job that would not be a fit for me but then suggested another type of job coming up that was right up my alley. He was just hesitant to discuss it because it was part-time and a few steps down from what I used to do. However, I'm looking for part-time work. In short, I found it to be very productive right away. At the very least, it opens up connections.
VALERRY MANNARINO
star-svg
75
Talent Acquisition Specialist
07/15/20 at 4:34PM UTC
I did add it, even though I understand the hesitation because we all know that candidates currently working are more likely contacted first. However, I think the circumstances are different right now and if someone felt awkward after I mention being laid off during the lockdown, I would wonder where they've been hiding. This current influx of candidates is not a reflection of poor character or talent, it's circumstatial and should be kept in mind when interviewing candidates. I added it to mine.
Alisa Goldschmidt
star-svg
104
Enthusiastic Sales Ops and Marketing Pro
07/14/20 at 10:26PM UTC
Glad this topic was raised because I was also hesitant and felt it might look desperate. For the time being I'm going to skip it.
Carrie Topolski
star-svg
2.34k
Empowering women and beyond!
07/14/20 at 6:01PM UTC
I just updated my profile with the open to work frame. It was not required for recruiters only. Until I decided to share it with all of LinkedIn members plus recruiters it didn't give me the option to add that frame.
Anne Barnwell
star-svg
791
Resumes that get results
07/12/20 at 1:05PM UTC
I have talked to many career coaches and resume writers and the general view is that it comes across as a bit desperate. I take a different approach. I don't consider it necessary or the best approach. A recruiter and employer will contact you not because you're looking. They contact you because they believe you would be an excellent candidate. Therefore, focus on a strong headline, summary, work experience, recommendations, and whatever else you can leverage on your profile. That will do a lot more for you. Good luck!
J Acharya
star-svg
198
Project Manager
07/14/20 at 5:04PM UTC
Seconded. I was job searching until recently and when the frame became a requirement I opted to change my settings so only recruiters could see that I was open to work. I do think it comes across a bit desperate. The caveat I’ll offer is that this is a desperation-inducing time - I was searching for a new position for four months before I found something and I am a highly qualified, high performing person with a really solid network. it’s a weird job market right now and all bets are off. “Desperation” is not ALWAYS a bad thing, especially now.
Kelly Jo Drey
star-svg
17
07/12/20 at 12:25PM UTC
The photo is frame is ugly. I don't want it on my profile pic next to my cute face
Krystin Morgan
star-svg
422
Recruiting Leader & Résumé Writer in Seattle
07/16/20 at 8:34PM UTC
Honestly this is kind of how I feel! It isn't the most aesthetically pleasing and I feel like it makes every photo thumbnail look the same, rather than having any individuality. I don't think it appears desperate and I don't think it should hurt a job seeker, but I also just don't think it *adds* much.
Lori Parker
star-svg
92
07/12/20 at 9:11AM UTC (Edited)
This is my personal opinion; I'm looking for a job on LinkedIn and when I updated my information the other day and saw that, I was unhappy and embarrassed a bit! It makes me feel like I look desperate! I want to have the decision as to whether I put that out prominently. I don't like having it done to me, especially without my knowledge. I have been getting contact from recruiters but I always have. They just never follow through. The only reason I am playing for LinkedIn right now is because I'm looking for a job. If it's of not use or whatever I get a job, it's back to the free listing!
Anonymous
07/11/20 at 8:59PM UTC
They may as well give jobseekers a "desperate loser" photo frame. I've had it with LinkedIn since they became a pay-to-play site. In addition to these ridiculous and empty "improvements," LinkedIn is now a minefield of fake recruiters, phishing scams and job postings that aren't real, and yet jobseekers are forced to use it because the HR industry says it's a requirement. As long as LinkedIn has a monopoly on the market, they have no incentive to provide anything of real value in return. They captured all of our data when they were a free site, and now they're holding it hostage and won't release it unless we pay them for a Premium account. Such a brilliant con. Microsoft paid $26 BILLION for LinkedIn so I guess they have to make that money back somehow, even by extorting money from jobseekers who can't even afford to put food on the table. So sad.
Anonymous
07/11/20 at 4:53PM UTC
It's possible that this hasn't been universally rolled out, but I have myself visible to recruiters and didn't need to add a photoframe. Maybe I'm misunderstanding? Just double checked and toggled my settings to be sure.
Lauren Castelluzzo
star-svg
72
A bicoastal creator of brand experiences
07/12/20 at 12:56PM UTC
You are correct! If your open to work status is only open to recruiters, you do not need to add it. But if you want the status to be seen by everyone, apparently you can’t do that without adding the frame.

You're invited.

See what women are sharing on Fairygodboss.
What's new today
wand-button
Personalize your jobs
Get recommendations for recent and relevant jobs.
Employer Reviews
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
3.0
Shiny objects aren't always the best. You'll find dozens of...
Seagate Technology
4.4
Such a great place to work, they offer great benefits and...
Recent Content
Are You Feeling the Pressure at Work? Identify and Manage Stress Symptoms With These Helpful Tips
Learn to Be a Workload Management Expert With These 7 Helpful Tips
How to Best Respond to Situations of Ageism in the Workplace — According to an Executive Coach
icon
© 2022 Fairygodboss. All rights reserved.
  • about
  • careers
  • FAQs
  • privacy policy
  • terms & conditions
112k
20k