Getting recommendations is very helpful. Endorsements too of course. Building up a network. And being visible -- either publishing posts regularly, or even just sharing other people's relevant content.
There's some simple changes you can apply that make a positive difference quickly, but to build a fantastic profile takes time, and can be quite a bit of work. But since LinkedIn isn't going anywhere, it's an investment in your future. Building up your own site/blog compliments this, along with other relevant social properties - Github...etc.
Having a fully fleshed out profile would certainly be helpful for getting jobs in future, but particularly if you want to contract, since credibility and visibility (and ideally a network too) are vital for that.
http://topdogsocialmedia.com/linkedin-marketing-infographic/
Her book's good too.
Getting recommendations is very helpful. Endorsements too of course. Building up a network. And being visible -- either publishing posts regularly, or even just sharing other people's relevant content.
There's some simple changes you can apply that make a positive difference quickly, but to build a fantastic profile takes time, and can be quite a bit of work. But since LinkedIn isn't going anywhere, it's an investment in your future. Building up your own site/blog compliments this, along with other relevant social properties - Github...etc.
Having a fully fleshed out profile would certainly be helpful for getting jobs in future, but particularly if you want to contract, since credibility and visibility (and ideally a network too) are vital for that.