Your LinkedIn "Open to Work" banner is actually making you look desperate to top recruiters

The Reddit post claims that using the LinkedIn "Open to Work" banner can make job seekers appear desperate to recruiters, hindering their chances. The author suggests hiding the banner and appearing as a passively interested candidate. However, the comments largely dispute this, with many recruiters and job seekers stating the banner is helpful for visibility and that recruiters often prioritize candidates using it. Some comments argue that the "Open to Work" banner helps to connect with people in your network that could help find roles before they hit a recruiter's desk. There's a sentiment that recruiters who dismiss candidates for using the banner may have toxic company cultures. Many users feel that the advice is anecdotal. Some users suggest the opposite, without the open to work banner, more high paying roles were shared.