When performing a people search on LinkedIn, we can't guarantee a particular order that your profile will appear in, regardless of your subscription level and tenure on LinkedIn. The ranking of LinkedIn search results is dependent on relevancy to the searcher. Because the results are tailored to what we believe is most relevant to each individual member, it's possible that a profile will appear on the 2nd page for one member and on the 5th for another, even if they are searching for the exact same keywords. The variables that determine this include the searcher's profile and attributes, and filters that the searcher applies, like Location.
We're always updating and optimizing our algorithms, therefore variances in order results for generic keyword searches should be expected.
Below are some ideas for improving your order in people search results.
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Complete your profile - Make sure you can be found by your current position, past positions, the schools you attended, what you studied, etc. Profile completeness not only helps you show up in more searches, but also improves how you are matched in our system.
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Add skills - Skills are among the most common queries performed by recruiters and hiring managers.
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Connect to all the people with whom you have a professional relationship - The more connections you have, the more likely you will have a connection to the searcher. Closer connections, such as a 2nd-degree connection compared to a 3rd-degree connection, improve the likelihood your profile may appear in searches.
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Use standard job titles - Some people like to have fun job titles like "Chief Janitor" or "Head of Query Understanding". While these titles may favorably communicate your personality, they aren't great for your searchability. Standard job titles may be boring, but they are what other members search for.
Important to know
We may take action on accounts that engage in abusive search engine optimization.
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