Writing your LinkedIn summary

Summary

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  The About section is often read after your resume, use it to pull people in and show personality.

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  It can be more informal/conversational than a resume. Write in first person (“I did…”, “I manage…”).

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  You have about 2,500 characters: enough space to tell a fuller story.

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  Start with a hook about the challenges you solve, not a flat “I’m a people manager” opener.

  • •“I help engineering managers hire senior talent without drowning in unqualified applicants.”
  • •“I turn confusing checkout flows into purchases people finish.”
  • •“I build reporting that stops leadership from arguing about whose numbers are right.”
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  Include a clear call to action for how to reach you.

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  If you’re employed and discreet:

  • •Don’t say you’re job hunting
  • •Stay open/engaged, share email or “DM me,” and invite connections in your industry
  • •That lets recruiters feel safe reaching out
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  Example About sections (first person, hook + story + soft CTA):

  • •“I help engineering managers hire senior talent without drowning in unqualified applicants. I’ve spent the last six years recruiting for product and platform teams, partnering closely with hiring managers on scorecards, pipelines, and offer strategy. I’m always happy to compare notes with talent folks working on technical hiring. DM me anytime.”
  • •“I build reporting that stops leadership from arguing about whose numbers are right. In analytics roles across marketplace and subscription products, I’ve owned the metrics layer behind growth, retention, and pricing decisions. If you work in data or product analytics and want to swap approaches, feel free to connect.”