Recruiters run keyword searches on LinkedIn daily. A tuned profile gets you interviews while you sleep — most students have a ghost profile instead.
The headline formula
❌ "Student at Anna University"
✅ "Frontend Developer | React · JavaScript · Node | Anna University CSE '26 | Open to SDE roles"
Recruiters search "React fresher Chennai" — your headline is the searchable field.
About section (4 lines)
What you build → stack → one proof point → what you want. "I build full-stack web apps with React and Node. Built a result-checker used by 200+ students. Seeking SDE/frontend roles, 2026 batch."
The compounding move: post your projects
One screenshot + 3 lines about what you built and learned, monthly. Classmates engage → algorithm shows recruiters → profile visits 10x. Nobody does this; it works absurdly well.
Checklist
- Photo (clean background), custom URL (/in/yourname)
- Projects section with GitHub + live links
- Skills: top 3 pinned = your stack; collect endorsements from teammates
- Open-to-work: ON, visible to recruiters only
- Connect with alumni at target companies + a 2-line note