LinkedIn About Section Generator
Your LinkedIn About section is the one part of your profile where you speak in your own voice. Recruiters, clients and potential collaborators read it to understand what your job titles don't say: what you're actually good at, the kind of problems you solve and what you want next. Yet many About sections are either empty, a copy of a resume summary, or a list of buzzwords like "results-driven, passionate team player".
This preset writes a first-person About section of 150-250 words with a clear structure: an opening line about what you do and for whom, a paragraph of concrete experience and results, a short line on skills or specialties, and a closing line on what you're open to — new roles, clients, speaking or collaborations. It only uses achievements you provide, so include numbers, notable projects and the direction you want your career to go.
If you're changing direction, describe where you're heading as well as where you've been.
Example: LinkedIn About section
Settings: LinkedIn · Professional
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Result
Tips
Make the first two lines count
LinkedIn shows only the first lines before "see more". Lead with what you do and for whom, not where you went to school.
Add keywords naturally
Recruiters search for skills and job titles. Include the terms you want to be found for in your input and they'll appear in context.
End with an invitation
Say what you're open to and how to reach you — it turns a profile visit into a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should my LinkedIn About section be in first or third person?
- First person is the norm on LinkedIn and feels more approachable. Third person reads like a press release on a personal profile.
- How long should the About section be?
- LinkedIn allows up to 2,600 characters, but 150-250 words is enough for most people. It's long enough to tell your story and short enough to be read.
- Can I use emojis or bullet points?
- A simple list of specialties or a few bullets can help scanning. Use emoji sparingly, if at all — it depends on your industry.