According to Krista Canfield, spokeswoman for LinkedIn, calling yourself a rock star or something of that nature online could have a downside when it comes to reaching potential employers.

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Krista Canfield, a spokeswoman for LinkedIn, suggests using the "Current" section of your profile, where you'd normally list your job, as a spot to tell contacts you're looking for work.

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LinkedIn, which spokesperson Krista Canfield says is growing by two members a second, is increasingly becoming a place where all professionals post a profile, including those who have no interest in changing jobs.

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