Former recruiters from tech giants Google and Amazon are advising job seekers against using the "open to work" badge on LinkedIn.
Nolan Church, ex-Google recruiter and CEO of FairComp, highlights that this badge can be perceived as a red flag, signaling desperation to hiring managers. Lindsay Mustain, former Amazon recruiter, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a power dynamic in recruitment.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal also shares similar views, stating that they prefer not to hire individuals actively seeking jobs. This advice underscores the significance of portraying exclusivity and confidence in the job market.