Most LinkedIn summaries are blank or generic. Here is how to write one that makes recruiters reach out.
Why It Matters
LinkedIn has 900M+ users. Keywords in your About section help you appear in recruiter searches.
The 4-Part Formula
- Hook - who you are in one line
- What you do - expertise and tech stack
- Best achievement - one win with a number
- Call to action - what you are looking for
Example: Software Engineer
Backend engineer who loves building systems that scale. I work with Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. Built APIs handling 5M+ daily requests and reduced costs by 30%. Open to senior backend roles at product companies.
Example: Fresher
Final-year CS student building with React and Node.js. My recent project was used by 300+ students. Looking for SDE-1 roles starting July 2026.
Key Tips
- Write in first person
- Strong first line (only 2-3 lines show before See more)
- Include keywords recruiters search for
- Include at least one number
- End with a clear call to action
Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving it blank
- Using buzzwords like passionate or hardworking
- No keywords
- Writing in third person
Checklist
- Professional headshot
- Keyword-rich headline
- About section with numbers
- 10+ relevant skills
- Custom LinkedIn URL (linkedin.com/in/yourname)
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Originally published at https://resumeorbitz.com/blog/how-to-write-linkedin-summary
