US recruiters use LinkedIn every day to find candidates. A clear profile with the right keywords makes you show up in their searches.
Profile basics
- A clear, friendly photo
- Headline with role and specialty: “Data Analyst | SQL, Python | Retail Forecasting”
- Location set to your target US city
- About section: 3–5 short paragraphs on what you do and what you’re looking for
- Experience bullets that match your resume
Keywords
Look at five US job postings for your target role. The skills and titles that repeat are your keywords. Use them in your headline, About section and skills list.
Outreach
Message template: “Hi Ana, I’m moving to Chicago and work in supply chain analytics. Would you be open to a 15-minute chat about how you got started at your company?”
