Looking for a job? Don't tell LinkedIn

LinkedIn

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...”