Your LinkedIn headline is the most visible text on your profile. It shows in search results, connection requests, and Google.
Most people waste it by just writing their job title. Here is how to make it work for you.
The Formula That Works
[Your Role] | [Key Skill] | [Value/Result] | [Open to X]
Examples
Software Engineer:
Backend Engineer | Java, Spring Boot, AWS | Building APIs that scale to millions | Open to Senior SDE roles
Fresher/Student:
CS Final Year @ Delhi University | React, Node.js | 3 full-stack projects | Seeking SDE-1 roles (July 2026)
Data Analyst:
Data Analyst | Python, SQL, Power BI | Turned raw data into 2Cr cost savings | Open to Analytics roles
Career Switcher:
Transitioning to Data Science | Python, SQL, ML | 4 yrs operations experience | Google Data Analytics certified
What NOT to Write
- Just your job title: 'Software Engineer at TCS' - zero personality, no keywords
- Vague buzzwords: 'Passionate | Hardworking | Team Player' - says nothing
- Walls of text that say absolutely nothing specific
Keywords Are Critical
LinkedIn ranks profiles by keyword match. If 'React Developer' is not in your headline, you won't appear when recruiters search for it.
Use the exact job title from job descriptions you want to apply to.
Quick Checklist
- Contains your exact job title keyword
- Mentions 2-3 key skills or tech stack
- Includes one result or achievement
- States availability if job hunting
- Uses most of the 220 characters available
Full guide with more examples: https://resumeorbitz.com/blog/how-to-write-linkedin-headline
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