1) Make sure your profile photo looks professional. Smile and dress appropriately.
2) Display aspirational and descriptive summaries on your profile page. Be sure to show your future potential in your experience.
3) Include all of your degrees, majors, and past schools in your education section.
4) Build a network. Someone who knows you on a personal level and a well connected individual who's willing to connect you with others, as well as a subject matter expert in a specific industry.
5) Channels to use to find job leads: Former boss/coworkers, friends, and cold contacts.