#18 Do NOT use the LinkedIn photo frame #OpenToWork for your job search abroad

09/01/2025 5 min

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Episode Synopsis


I'm sure that, by now, you have seen countless LinkedIn profiles featuring the photo frame #OpenToWork. However, if you are actively looking for a new job, I strongly advise you NOT to use it!
In this podcast episode, I explain why its psychological effect is likely counterproductive to the success of your job search abroad, especially if you are a manager or specialist, and how you can easily make recruiters aware of your availability in a much better way.
Here are the links to the two LinkedIn articles recommended in this episode:
Define the Focus of Your Job Search Before You Get Started(!)⯈ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/define-focus-your-job-search-before-you-get-started-michael-kaiser/
Use the Powerful Potential of Your LinkedIn Headline for Your Job Search⯈ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/use-powerful-potential-your-linkedin-headline-job-search-kaiser/
There is also a text version of this episode available in the form of a LinkedIn newsletter article:
⯈ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-use-linkedin-photo-frame-open-work-michael-kaiser/
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