Your ultimate guide to using LinkedIn to get a new job

From using the ‘Open To Work’ badge, to updating your ‘About’ section, here’s how to make your profile stand out on LinkedIn.

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Following a steep spike in pandemic-related layoffs, LinkedIn released its now-ubiquitous “Open To Work” badge in 2020. If you’re on the platform regularly, you’ve probably seen your fair share of connections with the green banner on their profile picture, indicating that they’re looking for a new career opportunity.