Concentrate on these five areas first, and you should see more profile views on LinkedIn.

Profile Picture

Yes, you need one. LinkedIn says that those with profile pictures are 14 times more likely to have their profile viewed than those that do not. For best results, take the photo in softer or natural light and have only yourself in it, dressed professionally for your industry.

Banner

LinkedIn allows you to add a background to your profile. This is called a banner. This is a visual element that sits behind your profile picture. Instead of the standard one that LinkedIn provides, add one that tells more about you and what you do. Programs like Canva are free and make it easy to create a banner for your profile.

Headline

By default, LinkedIn will put in the headline section your most recent job title and company. Edit the headline to tell more about you. You can add the industries that you are targeting, different applicable titles, or even descriptive words about your skills. This is a primary search area for recruiters.

About Section

The About section is where you can tell a powerful story about who you are and what you do. You the 2,000+ characters to showcase why you are interested in the work you do, how you bring something unique to it, and what you have accomplished during your career. This section allows the reader to get to know you better. Make sure you write this section in the first person. It is, after all, your story.

Recommendations

Ask for recommendations. They are a great way to tell the reader how others view your work. To help your connections write a recommendation for you, suggest topic areas that you would like to have highlighted. Recommendations from supervisors or clients are extremely powerful.