How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile in 2026

Recruiters spend less than ten seconds scanning a LinkedIn profile before deciding to read further or move on. In 2026, the bar is higher because AI sourcing tools surface candidates by keywords, recent activity and signal strength.

Start with the headline. Replace your job title with a value-led sentence: what you do, who you do it for, and the outcome. Your About section should open with a hook, not your CV in paragraph form.

Add metrics. Numbers stop the scroll. Then turn on Open to Work privately so recruiters see you without alerting your current employer.