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Your LinkedIn About section, or summary, is where you tell your story. Here is how to write it, with an example you can adapt.
What a good summary does
A strong summary hooks the reader in the first line, shows what you do and the value you bring, and weaves in the keywords recruiters search for. Write it in your own voice, not corporate filler.
A simple structure
- Open with a strong first line that states who you are.
- Add a few sentences on what you do and your key results.
- Weave in the skills and keywords for your target roles.
- Close with what you are looking for and how to reach you.
Example summary
I am a [role] who helps [who] achieve [outcome].
Over the past [x] years I have [one or two results with numbers], using [your top skills]. I care about [what matters to you in the work].
I am currently open to [type of role]. Feel free to connect or reach out at [contact].
Make it yours
Swap in your real results and your voice. The structure keeps it clear, but the specifics are what make recruiters reach out.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should a LinkedIn summary be?
A few short paragraphs. Long enough to show your value and keywords, short enough to stay readable. The field allows up to 2,600 characters.
What should I write in my LinkedIn About section?
Open with a strong first line, describe what you do and your results, weave in the skills recruiters search for, and end with what you are looking for.