12 LinkedIn Profile Tips That Get You Recruited in India

The 12 changes

1. Headline = role + value, not just title. Example: "Backend Engineer · Scaling fintech APIs to 10M+ requests/day".
2. Banner image — clean gradient with your stack listed. Free templates on Canva.
3. About section — first 3 lines are visible without "see more". Lead with your strongest achievement.
4. Featured section — pin your best project, GitHub, or a public resume link.
5. Open to work — turn it on, but only show recruiters (not connections).
6. Skills — top 3 should match what you want to be hired for.
7. Endorsements — ask 5 colleagues; they'll usually return the favor.
8. Recommendations — 2 from managers > 10 from peers.
9. Certifications — only the ones recruiters actually search for: AWS, Google Cloud, PMP.
10. Activity — comment on 1-2 industry posts per week. Pure consumption hurts your reach.
11. Custom URL — linkedin.com/in/yourname, not /yourname-1a2b3c4d.
12. Location set to a metro — Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune. Even if remote, recruiters filter on this.

What to skip

• Adding "MBA" to your name (e.g., "Rohit Sharma, MBA") — looks insecure.
• Posting motivational quotes — kills credibility with hiring managers.
• Asking for endorsements from people you've never worked with.