The LinkedIn Job Attraction Formula

LinkedIn isn’t just a place to “have a profile.” It’s a search engine, a credibility platform, and a relationship builder—all rolled into one. If you’re actively looking (or want to be ready when the right opportunity appears), you need a profile that’s easy to find, easy to trust, and easy to say “yes” to.

Here are 5 proven secrets to attract recruiters, increase inbound messages, and create more job opportunities—without spending hours a day online.  Click the video. 

Secret #1: Make Yourself Findable (Turn On Visibility)

If recruiters can’t see you, they can’t contact you.

Do this first:

1. Go to your LinkedIn profile

2. Tap Settings & Privacy

3. Select Visibility

4. Ensure your public profile settings are ON:

   • Your name and headline are visible

   • Public profile is enabled

   • Toggle on key sections (photo, about, experience, skills, etc.)

Pro tip: If your profile is set to private or partially hidden, you’re reducing your chances of appearing in recruiter searches.

Secret #2: Complete and Optimize Your Profile (Like a Marketing Page)

Your profile is your sales page. The goal is to make it immediately clear:

• Who you are

• What you do

• What roles you want

• What results you deliver

Upgrade your photo

Profiles with professional photos get significantly more views and connection requests. Use a clean, well-lit headshot with a neutral background and professional attire.

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Write a headline that attracts the right searches

Instead of just “Open to Work,” use a headline that includes your target role and value.

Examples:

• Project Manager | Agile Delivery | Stakeholder Leadership | Healthcare & SaaS

• Customer Success Manager | Renewals + Retention | Onboarding | B2B SaaS

Add the right location (this matters)

Recruiters filter by location constantly. Add the city/state you want to work in and consider a broader region if needed (example: Portland, Oregon Metro Area).

Fill out every section—with keywords

Recruiters search LinkedIn by job titles, skills, tools, and keywords. Make sure your About, Experience, and Skills sections reflect the language in job postings you’re targeting.

Quick checklist:

• About section = short story + strengths + results + role target

• Experience = accomplishments + metrics + keywords (not just duties)

• Skills = relevant, current, and aligned to the roles you want

• Ensure LinkedIn matches your resume (titles, dates, companies)

Secret #3: Turn On “Open to Work” (Correctly)

LinkedIn has a feature that places you in recruiter search results more often—when set up properly.

Steps:

1. On your profile, click Open to

2. Select Finding a new job

3. Add:

   • Up to 5 job titles (choose common industry titles)

   • Work location(s) — list specific cities, not just countries

   • Workplace types — consider selecting Onsite, Hybrid, and Remote to widen options

4. Choose visibility:

   • Recruiters only (more private)

   • Everyone (adds the green “Open to Work” banner)

Pro tip: If you’re currently employed and prefer privacy, choose Recruiters only.

Secret #4: Build Credibility with Recommendations

Recommendations are social proof—and social proof wins.

If two candidates look similar, the one with real recommendations often feels like the safer choice. They show:

• trustworthiness

• professionalism

• how you work with others

• real impact

Who to ask:

• Former managers

• Team leads

• Coworkers

• Clients

• Professors (especially for early-career job seekers)

How to request:

1. Go to your profile

2. Scroll to Recommendations

3. Click Ask for a recommendation

4. Choose the person and relationship

5. Send a short, personalized note

Quick message template:

Hi [Name], I hope you’re doing well. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and would truly appreciate a short LinkedIn recommendation based on our work together on [project/team]. If it helps, feel free to mention [1–2 strengths/results]. Thank you!

 

Secret #5: Attract Opportunities with Consistent Posting (Mon–Fri)

Posting doesn’t make you “braggy.” It makes you visible.

When you post consistently, you:

• increase profile views

• attract new connections

• stay top-of-mind for hiring managers and recruiters

• show proof of your expertise and attitude

Aim for 1 post a day (Monday–Friday). Keep it simple and professional.

Easy post ideas that work:

• A success story from a past role (with a measurable result)

• A lesson learned from a challenge you solved

• A “how I approach…” post (your process and thinking)

• Best practices in your field

• A short breakdown of a tool, method, or framework you use

• A thoughtful take on a trend in your industry

Post formula (fast and effective):

1. The situation (1–2 lines)

2. What you did (3–5 lines)

3. The result (metrics if possible)

4. The lesson / takeaway

5. Optional: a question to invite engagement

Final Thought: Your Job Search Is a Sales Process

At Job Seeker Pro, we teach this simple truth:

The job search is a sales activity—you are marketing your value.
And when your LinkedIn profile is set up correctly, it can generate opportunities even while you sleep.

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Brian Howard - Job Seeker Pro