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""14 LinkedIn Profile Summary Examples (and 14 Best
 Practices)
 linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/product-tips/linkedin-profile-summaries-that-we-love-and-how-to-boost-your-own
 14 LinkedIn Profile Summaries That We Love (And How to Boost
 Your Own)
 Authored by
 Kate Reilly
 April 30, 2024
 We get it. Writing your LinkedIn Profile summary isn’t at the top of your to-do list. You’re
 not sure what to write. Your 
photo and 
headline make your Profile complete enough. It’s
 not worth your time since you already have an impactful job that you enjoy. [Insert your
 own excuse here.]
 Well sometimes you need a great example — or 14 great examples — to see the
 summary’s magic and figure out how to write your own. Read on and prepare to be
 inspired.
 Wait, what’s my LinkedIn Profile summary again?
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Your summary is the text box at the top of your 
LinkedIn Profile, aka the “About” section.
 It’s an open-ended space (sort of; 2,600 characters max) where you give an overview of
 your professional life. 
Your summary or About section is the one place you define yourself in your own words,
 free of start dates and titles. Whether you use it to put career choices in context, highlight
 your biggest achievements, or show off your personality, the summary is your chance to
 put your best self out there. It strengthens your first impression in a way no other Profile
 section can.
 14 examples of great LinkedIn Profile summaries — and why they
 work
 There are many paths to a great summary, so we rounded up examples from
 professionals in a variety of industries, roles, and locations. Let’s take a look at 14 and
 explore why they shine.
 1. Tanmoy appeals to candidates from underrepresented groups in the
 most authentic way
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Tanmoy, director of technical recruiting at 
Peloton, stands out because he:
 Shows he values diversity by demonstrating pride in his heritage and world
 experience
 Presents a no-BS attitude that makes him likable
 Avoids jargon-filled phrases like “Highly motivated results-oriented recruiter with a
 proven track record” that too many of his peers use
 Lists a breadth of countries visited, 
helping candidates find common ground when
 connecting
 Lines we love:
 My job is to find and hire the current and future bad-asses in the technology industry.
 I do not like pushy people. If you are nice, I will go out of my way to help you. I like to treat
 people with respect.
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2. Karen uses a numbered list to highlight her main career achievements
 and defining moments
 Karen, SVP and creative director at 
Wunderman Thompson, stands out because she:
 Leads with her greatest accomplishments
 Uses an anecdote to tell how her career started
 Shares a vulnerable tidbit (husband’s cancer) that enhances her credibility in
 pharmaceutical advertising
 Summarizes her job in her own words
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 Lines we love:
I love selling brands. I hate selling myself.
 I don’t like to advertise this fact, but I’d do this job for free.
 
3. Desiree focuses on her communication skills to explain why she’s a
 recruiter and why she’s a great one
 Desiree, a talent development onboarding specialist at 
Acxiom, stands out because she:
 Sticks to a theme — communication — and explains how it has shown up
 throughout her life
 Instead of using overworked phrases like “proven track record of communicating,”
 she gives examples that prove it (for example, debate team and college studies)
 Weaves a thread through her academic and professional experiences so they make
 sense
 Highlights a problem she solves for candidates — helping them communicate their
 value to hiring managers
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 Lines we love:
One of my first memories is going to a parent-teacher conference in kindergarten and
 having my teacher tell my parents, “Desiree is definitely one of my most . . .”
 Throughout my life, I have developed this art of being able to communicate with anyone
 at any given time.
 
4. Gijo shows off his passion, skills, and accomplishments using a hybrid
 paragraph-bullet combo
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Gijo, chief product officer at 
VTS, stands out because he:
 Nails the opener by succinctly stating what he does and why and why he’s good at it
 Casts accomplishments as lessons learned, a subtle humility that makes him even
 more likable
 Organizes his points to read like true introspection and career synthesis, not jargon
 Includes numbers (proof) to quantify his achievements
 Concludes by asking for connections
 Lines we love:
 I can successfully scale software businesses from from $5 million to $1 billion in revenue.
 I can align, lead, and grow world-class product teams from 10 to 100 people.
 Reach out if you want to talk about emerging tech, creating software products, or
 baseball.
 
5. Katrina hooks her readers and then connects the dots in her nonlinear
 career path
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Katrina, a senior software developer at 
Crown Data Systems, stands out because she:
 Hooks her readers with a short, provocative sentence, “I caught fire coding”
 Gives humanizing context to her career switch from proofreader to coder: “I kind of
 just felt meh. I yearned to learn more . . .” 
Uses a keyword-rich skills list to show off her progress and intrinsic motivation in her
 final paragraph
 Lines we love:
 I always thought my dream was to be a proofreader for an indie publishing company,
 sipping my café con leche and reading the opening lines to the next best-selling vampire
 novel. 
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And that’s when it happened; the spark I was missing ignited the instant I clicked play on
 my first Python tutorial video.
 
6. Magdalena ties her role to bigger-picture impact: Bettering lives around
 the world
 Magdalena, a talent acquisition leader at 
Cisco, stands out because she:
 Hooks with a thought-provoking statement — humans are outnumbered by devices
 Explains her impact: She hires great talent for Cisco to build cutting-edge
 technology that connects the world
 Generalizes her recruiting expertise, making herself relevant to other companies
 Lines we love:
 Human beings are outnumbered by Internet devices. 
I love the fact that Cisco produces software and solutions that have an impact on
 everyone’s lives.
 
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7. Damilare shares the roots of his professional passion and connects the
 dots to his current role
 Damilare, founder at 
Humexid, stands out because he:
 Opens with a story from his youth that reveals his authentic, curious self
 Makes sense of his choices to study computer science, go into HR, and start a
 consulting company
 Shares the professional turning point — exposure to design thinking — that shapes
 his thinking and propelled him on his current path
 Lines we love:
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 Starting my career in Human Resources seemed like a mismatch at first given my B.Sc in
 Computer Science.
 I landed on a gold mine when I attended my first Design Thinking workshop and saw the
 need to combine my knowledge of people and systems with my desire for problem
solving.
 
8. Gary appeals to his niche market with a matter-of-fact overview of his
 experience and capabilities
 Screenshot of Gary Pope's LinkedIn Profile Summary and About section.
 Gary, cofounder of Kids Industries, children’s ambassador at Products of Change, and
 founding partner of The League Family Marketing, stands out because he:
 Piques interest at the start: “I used to be a school teacher” begs the question, so
 what happened?
Explains the pivot point (working with Disney) that put him on his current path
 (family marketing)
 Earns credibility by naming specific clients, products, and specialities
 Exudes confidence with simple and direct sentences such as “We deliver . . .” and
 “We create . . .” 
Lines we love:
 We do three things: Insight, Strategy, and Creative.
 We’re proud to call GSK, Disney, Mattel, WWF, Save the Children, DHX, TUI, PepsiCo,
 Kellogg, Manchester City FC, The English Cricket Board, Amazon, and ICC as some of
 our clients. 
 
9. Shanay ties her job to her company’s big picture and shows pride in
 what she does
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Shanay stands out because she: 
Knows her value and shows she understands the executives she supports
 Ties her job to the big picture (company growth)
 Gets personal (talks motherhood) yet keeps it professionally relevant and linked to
 her job strengths
 Lines we love:
 If you want to get something done, you come to me — everyone knows that!
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When I’m not at work or in denial about having a social life, I’m at home mentoring my
 favourite little five-year-old munchkin.
 I’ll bend over backwards to help others’ dreams come true, but I also understand the
 importance of standing your ground and holding your own.
 
10. Fernando shows a unique sensitivity to his candidates
 Fernando, a technical sourcing consultant for 
Velocity Global, stands out because he: 
Offers the big picture on his profession, and calls out the pain point of many of his
 candidate readers: the decision to switch jobs
 Uses “we” statements that make candidates feel like they’re in it together and that
 he’s genuinely looking out for them
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 Shares a wide range of interests and comes across as a can-talk-to-anyone kind of
 guy
 Lines we love:
 At the end of the day, my job involves people.
 I’ve been working to grow Datadog with some really great people, and I want to make
 sure it’s right for you too.
 
11. Sally shows vulnerability, making herself relatable to other mission
driven professionals
 Screenshot of Sally Liang's LinkedIn Profile Summary and About section.
 Sally, a senior financial analyst at Biosense Webster, stands out because she:
Opens up about her immigrant experience to explain where her empathy and strong
 work ethic come from
 Shares an uncommon hobby (skydiving), which makes for an easy conversation
 starter
 Invites her readers to connect in an approachable tone
 Lines we love:
 I understand how it feels to be financially/food insecure or without opportunity and go
 above and beyond when an opportunity arises.
 I’m always looking forward to an insightful conversation over coffee, or even better, a
 round of skydiving!
 
12. Betty appeals directly to her prospective clients and their pain points
 Betty, founder and CEO of 
Find Your Buried Treasure, stands out because she:
 Presents her strengths in the context of what her readers need (help realizing their
 potential)
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Calls out the specific people she helps, such as underappreciated artists and
 women going through change
 Adds a pinch of sarcasm that makes her more authentic — “artistic types who are
 usually brilliant, but not appreciated or valued by the world in general”
 Lines we love:
 My biggest strength is being able to quickly and easily see skills, gifts, and talents that
 people don’t even realize they have. 
Through my coaching, writing, presentations, and workshops, I help people explore their
 past so they can create their future.
 
13. Ee-Leen brings her sense of adventure to career coaching
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Ee-Leen, career advisory assistant director at 
Singapore, stands out because she:
 The Institute of Banking & Finance
 Conveys her passion for supporting people’s career growth
 Demonstrates global L&D experience by listing the cultures, regions, and
 geographies she’s worked with
 Encourages others to connect with her as a LinkedIn Open Networker (LION)
 Lines we love:
 Adventure, and being part of a big vision — is what gets me up in the morning to get to
 work.
 Helping others become better leaders, make successful transitions, and create their
 dream careers through my coaching / workshops is my way of changing the world — one
 person at a time. 
 
14. Manjunath’s growth mindset keeps his skill set relevant
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Manjunath, senior leadership development business partner at 
because he:
 Amazon, stands out
 Shares his unique career journey from product engineer to leadership development
 professional
 Knows where his passions lie and isn’t afraid to go after them — even if it means
 starting over with a clean slate
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Highlights the importance of continuous learning for modern teams
 Lines we love:
 Staying relevant has never been more important in these fast changing times.
 My quest for learning and growing continues!
 14 tips for the perfect LinkedIn Profile summary
 The summaries above have both great substance and great style. Substance is the “what
 to say” and comes from the topics you cover. Style is the “how to say it” and comes from
 the tone and format of your words. There’s no one right way to tackle either, but our
 examples reveal best practices.
 What to say
 Below are eight of the most common topics covered in great LinkedIn Profile summaries.
 You don’t need to cover them all, but address at least a few to ensure you have enough
 substance. 
If you’re stuck, use the prompts to get your juices flowing. You’ll be surprised at how easy
 it can be to start once you jot down some rough answers.
 1. Describe what makes you tick
 Passion is the heart of some of the best LinkedIn profile summaries. Opening up about
 what you love to do adds context to your career. Think about what excites you most
 professionally — what drives you besides your paycheck? This is an especially good
 angle if you’re younger and don’t have much work experience.
 For inspiration, ask yourself:
 Have you ever become so engaged in what you’re doing at work that you lose track
 of time? What work activity(ies) bring that on?
 What’s something you do for fun that uses the same or similar skills you use at
 work?
 Is there any work task(s) you’d do even if you didn’t get paid for it?
 When you wake up in the morning, what work duties do you look forward to the
 most?
 2. Explain your present role
 Put your job title aside and describe what you do in simplest terms. Sharing the problems
 you solve, for whom, and how is a great way to demonstrate your skills, industry
 knowledge, and work style.
 For inspiration, ask yourself:
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Who are you helping when you do your job? 
What’s their main problem and how do you help solve it? 
What’s the impact of you doing your job well versus not as well? 
If you didn’t do your job, what would happen?
 3. Frame your past
 You have the freedom to call out what’s important in your job history and to gloss over
 what’s not. If you’ve made career pivots or have held seemingly unrelated roles, connect
 the dots so they make sense. Better yet, frame the discord as an advantage and explain
 why it sets you apart.
 For inspiration, ask yourself:
 In what way(s) do your past career choices make sense? In what way(s) do they
 appear to not make sense? Are there any patterns?
 What was missing from your previous job(s) that you enjoy now?
 How do you use your undergraduate studies in your work life?
 4. Highlight your successes
 Cite the biggest takeaway from your experience section. Look across roles and combine
 accomplishments if you can. This is especially applicable if you’re in mid- to late-stage
 career.
 For inspiration, ask yourself: 
The greatest compliment I ever got at work was . . .
 I’m best known for ___ (hard skill) amongst my coworkers.
 I’m the go-to person for all things ___ on my team.
 I’ve made X (e.g., number of hires, $ in sales, $ value in acquisitions) in the past X
 years.
 I received X recognition/award/honor for doing Y.
 5. Reveal your character
 Choose stories and words that show who you are as a person, not just a professional.
 Great summaries hint at traits such as gratitude, humility, and humor. Authenticity is key,
 so be honest with yourself. Think of the one trait you’re most known for and weave it in.
 For inspiration, ask yourself:
 I’m best known for ___ (soft skill) amongst my coworkers.
 My friends would describe me as X, Y, and Z.
 You wouldn’t be able to detect that I’m __ in an interview, but if we worked together
 on a project for three months, it’d be clear. 
What’s your most unique quality?
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Is there anything your friends, family, or coworkers tease you about that you’re
 secretly proud of?
 6. Show life outside of work
 Round out your identity by sharing a hobby, interest, or volunteer role. Relate your outside
 passions to your work if you can. If you share a personal story, be sure it serves to
 reinforce your professional strengths.
 For inspiration, ask yourself:
 What do you do in your spare time? Why do you love it?
 Is there anything you do for pleasure that makes you better at your job? Or give you
 a different perspective on it?
 Is there anything you do for fun that you don’t excel at but keep doing anyway?
 Why?
 To what extent is being a parent, grandparent, or a pet owner a part of your identity?
 7. Tell stories
 Stories make you memorable. Leading with “When I was 11 years old . . .” or “My former
 boss sat me down one day . . .” to reveal why you love learning and development has
 more punch than just stating, “I’m passionate about L&D.”
 8. Ask for what you want
 Think about what you want your audience to do after reading your summary. An invitation
 to connect is a great way to end, but depending on your goal, you may ask for something
 else. Be specific and you’ll be more likely to get what you want. 
How to say it 
The format and tone of your LinkedIn Profile summary matters just as much as the ideas
 in it. Once you have your core content, follow these tips to embellish and refine.
 9. Add rich media
 Sometimes it’s easier to explain your impact or achievement using an image, video, or an
 article — don’t be afraid to add media to your profile and tee it up in your summary. 
10. Make your first sentence count
 Every word matters in your summary, but your first words really matter. If you don’t hook
 your audience right away, you’ll lose them. This means no “Hi, I’m Jane Smith and I’m
 glad to meet you” and no “Thanks for visiting!” Don’t waste precious characters on filler —
 cut right to the good stuff to pull your audience in.
 11. Pump the keywords
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To improve your search rank on LinkedIn and Google, include keywords that highlight
 your top skills. Listing “Specialties” at the end of your summary is one way to pack them
 in. Which words? Job descriptions and other relevant profiles are great keyword sources.
 12. Cut the jargon
 Avoid overused words that have lost meaning, like “strategic,” “motivated,” and “creative.”
 Tap a thesaurus for alternatives, or better yet, show you have those traits with an
 example or quick story. At a minimum, cross-check your summary with the 
most overused
 buzzwords on LinkedIn Profiles.
 Too many profiles read like: “Strategic, results-oriented professional with a proven track
 record of delivering results and a demonstrated history working in the XYZ industry.” What
 does that even mean?
 13. Write how you speak
 Think about how you would speak to new contact at a conference and write that way.
 Read your summary out loud so you can check your voice. If you wouldn’t say it, don’t
 write it. That also means using the first-person — “I’m experienced at building impactful
 L&D programs,” not “Jane Smith is experienced at building impactful L&D programs.” Lay
 off the special characters and emojis too.
 14. Create white space
 People will skim your summary, so help by breaking up the text. Steer clear of long
 paragraphs. Don’t use a five-syllable word when a one-syllable word is just as good. Use
 bullet points or numbered lists, but make sure they flow — lists aren’t an excuse for
 sloppy thinking.
 Final thoughts: Your LinkedIn Profile summary is your opportunity
 to stand out
 LinkedIn summaries occupy prime real estate on your profile. They give you the
 opportunity to introduce yourself and connect to the people who want to learn more about
 you.
 Whatever you do, write something in your LinkedIn Profile summary section. It’s a
 strategic piece of content — don’t miss the opportunity to have it work for you.
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