ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Culture
GOING NOWHERE
33-year-old Jeffrey Hunt has proudly kept his “Open to Work” banner on his LinkedIn profile for a solid 18 months, convinced it gives off an air of “hunger” rather than the obvious scent of “desperation.”
“I’m just putting myself out there, you know, showing I’m motivated. Open to new opportunities,” Hunt told our reporters, unaware it makes him look like a loser.
Many LinkedIn users have put up the green “Open To Work” banner in hope employers will somehow see this as a sign that the person would be better for the job over someone not showcasing the banner.
“I mean, it’s not like I’m unemployed. I’ve got a job. But it’s all about the future, right? You gotta show you’re ‘open’ for more. It’s not like I’m begging for a new gig… well, not directly,” Hunt explained, with his profile now resembling an endless stream of public cries for help, rather than a sought-after professional.
A friend of Jeffrey’s spoke on the condition of anonymity to our reporters after mainly laughing at his page and banner.
“Honestly, the banner just screams ‘I’m stuck in a dead-end job and I’m desperate to leave it.
“It’s like a cry for help with a corporate filter on it. Can one of his closer friends just tell him the truth? Take it down Jeffrey!”
While Hunt continues to wear his “Open to Work” banner like a badge of honour in the LinkedIn community, the fact remains that it’s not exactly helping his cause, it reads more like “No one will hire me, please help” rather than “I’m the one you’ve been waiting for.”
More to come.
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