While having a resume means you're looking for a job, having a LinkedIn profile does not send the same signal. As a result, many job seekers think they need to say on their profile that they are actively searching. Otherwise, how else would a hiring manager or recruiter know to contact them? So they'll add phrases like "open to new opportunities" or "seeking the next exciting challenge" or "seeking a position in…"
I always tell all my clients, however, not to add these phrases to their profile, or anything else that indicates they are looking. (Click Here For More...)
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