‘Desperate’ graphic designer reinvents LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork banner

British graphic designer Courtney Summer has reinvented LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork banner with a refreshingly different and positive approach.

She’s designed her own badge which bears the hashtag DESPERATE.

Writing about her DESPERATE banner on LinkedIn she says;

“Being laid off doesn’t reflect a lack of skills, talent or work ethic – it’s just bad luck. No one should be embarrassed that they need to pay their rent and bills, support their family, or feed themselves.”

“There’s been a lot of discourse about how the #opentowork banner puts off recruiters and hiring managers, because it makes you come across as desperate. Frankly, as a victim of redundancy, I am desperate, and I don’t think that’s anything to be ashamed of.”

Check out Summer’s portfolio here courtneysummer.my.canva.site

 

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