The LinkedIn Green Dot A Job Seekers New Best Friend

The LinkedIn Green Dot â€" A Job Seekers New Best Friend By now, youve probably noticed the LinkedIn green dot on some of your connections LinkedIn profiles (see below). You might even have asked yourself, What does that green dot mean on LinkedIn?In a nutshell, the LinkedIn green dot is the easiest way you have to signal recruiters that youre active on LinkedIn right now. That matters because recruiters are much more likely to message you if they think you will see their outreach. How to Manage Active Status on LinkedInThus, if youre a job seeker on LinkedIn, it benefits you to turn on your Active status.To do this: Click your mini Me photo on the top, horizontal rail of your profile.Choose Settings Privacy.Scroll down to Manage active status and click.Choose All LinkedIn members.Within a few minutes, that turns on your active status and your green dot.As a bonus, it also lets you see other members active status (per their all members or connections selections). Thus, if you want to send someone a LinkedIn message, you will now have more information about whether or not theyre currently active on the site. Keep a LinkedIn Window Open on Your ComputerIf you arent currently active on LinkedIn (logged in with a LinkedIn window open), your green dot wont display. So, if youre open to recruiters messages, always keep a LinkedIn window open on your computer.The Green White Dot â€" Your Second Best FriendContinuing from above, I know you cant always keep a LinkedIn window open on your computer.However, you can activate a push notification on your smartphone that pings you whenever you get a LinkedIn message.When you do that, and youre not active on LinkedIn, your profile will display a green and white dot instead of a green dot (see above). It lets recruiters know that you will get a notification that you received a message. Thus, its also a good idea to have that push notification enabled. Enabling LinkedIn Push Notifications To turn your push notification on for messages, grab your phone and:Install the LinkedIn app if you havent already.Go to your profile on your phone.Tap the Settings gear in the upper-right corner of your screen.Choose Communications in the top, horizontal rail.Click Push.Click Conversations.Turn on Messages you have received.Whats Your LinkedIn Green Dot Preference?Would you rather say, Nobodys home, with no green dot:Or let recruiters know that their messages will reach you with a solid green dot or a green and white dot? I know what I advise my clients to do.Another Way to Help Recruiters Contact YouBTW, not all recruiters like to message potential candidates via the LinkedIn site. Because of that, its also a good idea to make it easy for them to find your email address on your profile.Let’s Connect on LinkedInPlease don’t hesitate toinvite me to connect on LinkedIn. The more I know about my readers, the more relevant I can make my blog. 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search c onsultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform your job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. LinkedIn â€" Privacy Settings (4 Posts)