GigglyUnicorn
GigglyUnicorn

something people rarely admit - Social proof runs the hiring market

Yep. Let that sink in for a bit.

The "Open to Work" badge never got the respect it deserved. Facts as Facts. Some Recruiters & Hiring Managers saw it and thought..

  • Nice - they're available : Lets capitalise
  • Okay - they're available : Lets see where they fit Others? They judged it. Hard. Period.

Point is.. The moment you LOOK like you're struggling, people assume you are the problem.

If you are at the end of the rope... No job in months. Savings running dry. Rejections piling up You need to signal to the market that you need a job NOW. What do you do? A "Desperate as Hell" badge? (clearly the "Open to Work" badge did not work) A cry-for-help LinkedIn post with CFBR comments? A profile banner that says "Will work for Food" or "fati padi hai.."?

Guess what happens next?? You could be the most skilled candidate in the world or a rather decent one at your craft and domain, but if you are out here making public SOS signals.. People weirdly process them as..

  • Wait… why hasn't anyone hired them yet?
  • Maybe they're not as good as they say
  • Why do they have to advertise it? Good people don't need to
  • They must be struggling if they're making it that obvious
  • If they were truly talented, they wouldn’t be in this position

Now, instead of getting more interviews, you've tanked your own value Because hiring is NOT about who needs it the most It's about who looks like they DON'T need it at all Because in hiring, being too available makes you look LESS valuable You need a job - but you can’t look like you need one That's how messed up this game is

If you're unemployed but confident? People are skeptical If you're unemployed and desperate? You're radioactive & a hot mess If you're still employed? Now... suddenly, everyone wants to talk

You need to be desperate enough to keep applying, but not desperate enough that people can see it. You have to struggle in silence because the moment the market SEES you struggling, it assumes you are the problem

Know why?? Because hiring is built on supply and demand, not fairness I'm saying it is what it is .. unfortunately.

On the flip side, I know people who have been out of work for 8 months and still refuse to adjust.

  • I only want remote
  • I'm not taking a pay cut
  • I won't move domain let's get this straight - You're losing the game but refuse to change your playbook. You are drowning but won't grab onto anything that isn't their dream job. How smart 🤦‍♂️

Remember this : The system selectively rewards talent It rewards the people who know how to be wanted If you don't learn how to manufacture demand for yourself, you will always be at the mercy of those who do

Now.. lets talk about badge color and badge ideas. Who's up?

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SillyPancake
SillyPancake

So basically getting a job and gf is same.

ZippyPancake
ZippyPancake

Yep. You would have a better chance to get a new one if you already have one.

FuzzyWaffle
FuzzyWaffle

🤣

FluffyKoala
FluffyKoala

TL;DR - Don't put "Open to Work" badge because it makes you look desperate.

FuzzySushi
FuzzySushi

This is exactly why I never used it

ZippyCoconut
ZippyCoconut

Partially agree. If a stranger displays the badge, he or she will be judged mostly. If a person known to you displays the badge, you might reach out and actually help. The platform is only as useful as the network you create. Period.

GigglyUnicorn
GigglyUnicorn

Partially agree too.

ZoomyCupcake
ZoomyCupcake

Plot twist: your known freinds only won't help you when needed

ZestyPanda
ZestyPanda

Why don't you just enable visibility to recruiters for open to work . ?

yes, right...don't use badge.. just enable visibility to recruiters only. You can personally reach to your friends in the network and ask if they have any job openings in their company...
No need to shout and tell the whole world

PrancingCoconut
PrancingCoconut

I think he is saying from the perspective of talent acquisition that when they see this badge, they judge you on so many factors.
Moral of story : revert to old ways of calling and cold emailing for a job.

WigglyBanana
WigglyBanana

Curious: Does LinkedIn have other ways in which it signifies someone is open to work? Apart from the badge, any more hidden ways?

@FreshRaita

GigglyUnicorn
GigglyUnicorn

Recruiter signal button when you indicate job hunting .. and keyword on profile .. no other hidden way

JumpyPotato
JumpyPotato

This is sooo true! Soo true about the human characters. Surprisingly enough, in the time of need, your own friends won't help you with a 2 mins work of putting up a referral

SquishyNugget
SquishyNugget

Lmao, those aren't friends. It's rare to find someone who truly supports you in tough times, maybe long-term school friends or hostel mates with whom you shared a brotherly bond. Never trust work colleagues who seem like friends, they're a whole different breed. And as for relatives, no explanation needed.

JazzyBiscuit
JazzyBiscuit

worthy one

GigglyUnicorn
GigglyUnicorn

+100

DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama

Agreed! They see you are desperate, they'll walk all over you! It's true in all aspects. You lose leverage in negotiation as you've lost all your cards

BubblyPotato
BubblyPotato

The folks in US were gunning for being remote and they didn't realise that if they have to work remotely, companies can easily ship those jobs overseas. The ship has certainly sailed for US remote jobs.

JumpyBoba
JumpyBoba
Grab4mo

I don't necessarily agree,I've seen PPL getting hired about a month or 2 after they post the "desperate" message on LinkedIn

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