Freelancers are LinkedIn power users. On average, they have more recommendations, group memberships, skills listed, endorsements, and connections.

1. Freelancers Are LinkedIn Power Users
*Freelancers defined as members with “freelance” in their job title on their LinkedIn profile.
Non-freelancers defined as members with the same job title as freelancers without the word
“freelance” in their job title.
FREELANCERSNON-FREELANCERS
Belong to 1.4x as many groups
Showcase 1.5x as many skills
Receive 1.3x as many endorsements
Have 1.2x as many connections
Receive 2.0x as many recommendations
Work 2.0x as many gigs