Though the "Headline" section of your LinkedIn profile is usually reserved for your professional headline, you can also use this section to notify employers that you are looking for work.

The ‘Open to Work' badge on LinkedIn gets a bad rap, say some experts. Here’s how you should be using it in your job search.

Job seekers have the option of adding an Open to Work badge to their LinkedIn profile, but recruiters and hiring managers are divided on whether it's beneficial, or makes someone appear desperate ...