1. Clear headline (make it skimmable)

Start with a bold, simple opener:

🔍 Open to New Opportunities
or
Excited to Explore What’s Next

2. One-sentence positioning statement. In 1–2 lines, say:

• What role you want
  
• What function/industry
  
• What kind of impact you bring

Example template:
“I’m actively seeking my next [role level] position in [field/industry], where I can [key value or impact].”

3. “What I bring” section (credibility + proof)

Use bullets. Keep them concrete and impressive.

What I bring:
• [X]+ years of experience in [domain]
• Proven results in [business outcome: growth, savings, scale, turnaround]
• Key achievements: [metric, scope, transformation]
• Leadership strength: [team size, retention, culture]
• Tools/skills: [top 3–6 keywords recruiters search]

Rule: Metrics beat adjectives every time.

4. “What I’m looking for” section (direction + fit)

This helps your network help you.

What I’m looking for:
• Target roles: [titles]
• Ideal environments: [company stage, culture, mission]
• Work you want to do: [problems you love solving]

5. Personal hook (make it human + memorable)

Add 1–2 lines about what excites you most.

Template:
“I’m especially drawn to opportunities where I can [unique motivator or niche].”

6. Simple call to action (tell people what to do)

Don’t be vague — make it easy.

Template:
“If you know of a team hiring for [role], I’d love to connect.”

7. Contact info + link

Make outreach frictionless.

DM or email: [address]
Resume/portfolio: [link]

8. 3–6 relevant hashtags (not 20)

End with searchable tags.

Examples:
#OpenToWork #MarketingLeadership #ProductManagement #FinanceJobs

Copy-and-Paste Template for Job Seekers

🔍 Open to New Opportunities

I’m actively seeking my next [role title] opportunity in [industry/function], where I can help [drive X outcome / solve Y challenge].

What I bring:
• [X]+ years of experience in [field]
• Proven success in [key result: revenue growth, cost savings, transformation]
• Led [teams/projects] delivering [measurable impact]
• Strengths in [top skills/keywords]
• Known for [leadership style or differentiator]

What I’m looking for:
• Roles such as [target titles]
• Organizations that value [culture values]
• Opportunities to [type of work you want more of]

I’m especially interested in positions where I can [personal hook: build, scale, lead, transform].

If you know of an opportunity or would like to connect, I’d love to hear from you.

📩 DM me or email: [email]
📋 Resume/portfolio: [link]

#OpenToWork #YourIndustry #YourRole

Examples:

The following profiles were found by searching “Open to Work” on LinkedIn. I have no affiliation with these individuals and did not write their posts, but I’m sharing them because they’re clear, well-structured, and closely follow the formula above. Each one also gives the reader an actionable next step.

Tim Crider: DevOps/Platform Engineering

Jim Read: Financial Services Recruiter

Laura Duve: HR Business Partner

Does it Work?

Kristin Gallucci, a senior marketing strategist at Cognizant, wrote a fantastic post about her experience using Open to Work. According to Kristen, her OTW post helped her land a new role in 6 weeks in a competitive job market.