LinkedIn summary generator

Your LinkedIn summary (the About section) is your chance to tell your professional story in your own words. Unlike the rest of your profile, which is structured around job titles and dates, the summary lets you explain what you actually do, why it matters, and what kind of opportunities you are looking for. This tool generates two tailored versions based on your experience so you can pick the one that fits your voice.

Why your LinkedIn summary matters

Your summary is prime real estate on your profile. It is one of the first things recruiters, potential clients, and connections read. LinkedIn gives you up to 2,600 characters, and the first 300 characters show before the "see more" fold. That opening needs to hook people immediately.

A strong summary:

• Tells people what you do and who you help
• Highlights your key achievements with proof
• Contains keywords that help you appear in LinkedIn searches
• Gives readers a reason to connect or reach out
• Sets you apart from others with similar job titles

Profiles with a well-written summary receive significantly more profile views and connection requests than those left blank or filled with generic copy.

How to use this tool

1. Describe what you do - Your role, company, industry, and relevant background
2. Add your achievements - Numbers, results, and specific accomplishments (this makes your summary credible)
3. Define your audience - Who you work with or want to attract
4. Generate and customize - Get two versions and personalize them to match your voice

What makes a great LinkedIn summary

Structure matters

People scan, they do not read. Use:

• Short paragraphs (2-3 sentences max)
• Line breaks between sections
• Bullet points for achievements
• White space so the text does not look like a wall

Be specific

Bad: "I help companies grow"

Good: "I help B2B SaaS companies reduce churn by 20-40% through customer success programs"

The more specific you are, the more credible you sound and the easier it is for the right people to find you.

Include keywords

Think about what someone would search to find you:

• Job titles you want
• Skills and tools you use
• Industry terms
• Certifications and methodologies

Write for your reader

Answer their question: "What is in it for me if I connect with this person?"

Summary structure that works

1. Opening hook - Who you are and what you do (1-2 sentences that show above the fold)
2. Value proposition - What you help people achieve and why it matters
3. Proof points - Key achievements with numbers (revenue generated, teams led, projects delivered)
4. Skills and expertise - Relevant keywords naturally integrated into sentences
5. Call to action - How to connect or work together (email, DM, booking link)

LinkedIn summary examples by career stage

Entry-level or recent graduate

Focus on what you studied, relevant internships or projects, and the kind of role you are targeting. You do not need ten years of results to write a compelling summary.

• Lead with your degree and area of focus
• Mention internships, capstone projects, or volunteer work
• State clearly what kind of opportunity you are looking for
• Include tools and skills you have learned (Python, Figma, HubSpot, etc.)

Example opening: "Recent marketing graduate from NYU with hands-on experience running paid social campaigns during two internships. I managed a $15K monthly ad budget at a D2C skincare brand and helped increase ROAS by 35%. Looking for a performance marketing role where I can keep learning and delivering results."

Mid-career professional

You have enough experience to show a track record. Highlight your area of specialization and your biggest wins.

• Open with your specialty and years of experience
• Use 2-3 bullet points for measurable achievements
• Mention the types of companies or clients you work with
• Show progression and growth

Example opening: "Product manager with 7 years of experience building enterprise SaaS tools for the logistics industry. At my current company, I led the launch of a route optimization feature that reduced delivery costs by 22% for our top 50 accounts."

Senior or executive level

At this level, your summary should focus on leadership scope, strategic impact, and vision. Avoid listing every skill. Focus on the big picture.

• Lead with your leadership scope (team size, budget, revenue responsibility)
• Highlight company-level or industry-level impact
• Mention board roles, advisory positions, or speaking engagements if relevant
• Keep the tone confident but not boastful

Example opening: "COO at a 400-person fintech company, where I oversee operations, engineering, and customer success. Over the past three years, I have helped scale the company from $12M to $45M ARR while maintaining a Net Promoter Score above 70."

Career changer

The summary is the most important section for career changers because the rest of your profile will show experience in a different field. Use it to connect the dots.

• Acknowledge the transition directly and briefly
• Highlight transferable skills with specific examples
• Mention any new training, certifications, or side projects
• Explain why the change makes sense

Example opening: "After 8 years as a high school teacher, I transitioned into instructional design for corporate L&D teams. My classroom experience taught me how to break down complex topics, keep learners engaged, and measure outcomes. I now apply those same skills to build onboarding programs for tech companies."

Keywords to include in your summary

LinkedIn search works similarly to a search engine. Including the right keywords helps recruiters and potential clients find your profile. Here is how to approach it:

1. Start with job titles - Include the exact titles you want to be found for. If you are a "Product Marketing Manager" but your official title is "Growth Lead," include both.
2. Add hard skills and tools - List the specific tools, platforms, and technologies you use: Google Analytics, Salesforce, Python, Tableau, AWS, etc.
3. Include industry terms - Use the language your industry uses. If you work in healthcare, terms like "HIPAA compliance," "EHR systems," or "clinical workflows" help you show up in relevant searches.
4. Use certifications and methodologies - PMP, Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, CFA, and similar credentials are commonly searched terms.
5. Do not keyword stuff - The keywords need to read naturally within sentences. Writing "SEO SEM PPC Google Ads Facebook Ads" as a list at the bottom looks spammy and does not help. Instead, weave them in: "I specialize in paid acquisition across Google Ads and Meta, with a focus on reducing CPA for e-commerce brands."

A practical approach: search for 5-10 job postings you would want and note the terms that appear repeatedly. Work those into your summary.

First person vs third person

First person ("I help companies...")

• Feels natural and conversational
• Creates a direct connection with the reader
• Matches how most people actually talk about themselves
• Preferred by the majority of LinkedIn users and recommended by LinkedIn itself

Third person ("Jane helps companies...")

• Can feel more formal and authoritative
• Sometimes used by executives, public figures, or people whose profiles are managed by a team
• Risks sounding stiff or like you are talking about someone else
• Can create distance between you and the reader

The recommendation: Use first person. It is more approachable, easier to write, and performs better for most professionals. The only exception is if you are a public figure or C-suite executive with a profile that doubles as a press bio. Even then, first person usually works better on LinkedIn specifically because the platform is built around personal connections.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Too vague - "Passionate professional seeking opportunities" says nothing about what you do
• Too long - Walls of text nobody reads; aim for 1,500-2,000 characters
• No achievements - Listing responsibilities instead of results
• Buzzwords without substance - "Synergy," "thought leader," "guru," "rockstar"
• Copying your resume - Your summary should complement your experience section, not repeat it
• Skipping the call to action - Tell people how to reach you or what to do next
• Leaving it blank - A missing summary signals low effort to anyone visiting your profile

Related tools

Once your summary is ready, keep optimizing the rest of your LinkedIn profile:

• LinkedIn Headline Generator - Create a headline that pairs with your new summary and makes people click through to your profile
• LinkedIn Profile Optimizer - Get AI-powered analysis of your entire profile with specific recommendations to improve visibility
• LinkedIn Profile Roaster - Get brutally honest feedback on what is holding your profile back