"How to Write a LinkedIn Summary That Gets You Hired"

Most LinkedIn summaries are either empty or boring. Both are missed opportunities.

Your summary is the one place on LinkedIn where you can actually talk like a human. Use it properly.

Start with what drives you

Don’t start with “I am a dedicated professional with 10 years of experience.” That sounds like everyone else. Instead, start with why you do what you do.

Something like: “I got into accounting because I saw my parents’ small business nearly fail due to bad financial advice. Now I make sure that doesn’t happen to other business owners.”

Show your results

Pick 2-3 achievements you’re proud of. Use numbers. “Increased sales by 45% in 18 months” is better than “responsible for sales growth.”

Say what problems you solve

Don’t just list your skills. Tell people what you can do for them. “I help tech startups build engineering teams that ship products on time” is better than “experienced technical recruiter.”

End with a call to action

Tell people what to do next. “Message me if you’re looking for a senior developer in Sydney” or “Let’s connect if you work in renewable energy.”

A few more tips:

Write in first person. “I” sounds more real than “he/she.” Keep it under 300 words. Break it into short paragraphs. No one reads big blocks of text.

Your summary is your pitch. Make it count.