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LinkedIn Summary Examples (& How to Write Yours)

Jun 26, 2026 6 min readBy The ResumeCraft Team

Your LinkedIn summary — the "About" section — is a short, first-person pitch (3–5 short paragraphs) covering who you are, what you do best, proof you can back it up, and how to reach you. Unlike a resume, it's written in the first person and shows personality. Here's a simple formula plus examples you can adapt.

LinkedIn summary vs. resume summary

	LinkedIn About	Resume summary
Voice	First person ("I")	Implied first person (no "I")
Tone	Conversational, personal	Concise, formal
Length	3–5 short paragraphs	2–4 sentences
Goal	Connection + discovery	Get the interview

The formula (5 short paragraphs)

1Hook — who you are and one standout line that makes people read on.
2What you do — your focus, specialties and the kind of problems you solve.
3Proof — results, numbers and notable work or clients.
4What drives you — values or mission, in your own voice.
5Call to action — what you're open to and how to reach you.

Only the first 2–3 lines show before the "…see more" cut-off, so front-load your hook and the keywords recruiters search (your title and core skills).

LinkedIn summary examples

Experienced professional

"I help B2B SaaS teams turn paid traffic into pipeline. Over the last seven years I've managed $5M+ in ad spend and cut cost-per-lead by a third across Google and Meta. I care about marketing that's measurable, not just busy — every campaign tied to revenue. Currently leading growth at BrightLabs; always happy to swap notes on attribution. Reach me at priya@email.com."

Student / new graduate

"Final-year computer-science student who loves turning ideas into working products. I've shipped three React apps and reached the Smart India Hackathon finals. I'm looking for a software-engineering internship where I can learn fast and contribute real code. Let's connect — I'm at alex@email.com."

Career changer

"After a decade teaching high-school science, I'm moving into UX design — and bringing a teacher's obsession with how people actually think. I've completed the Google UX certificate and three end-to-end case studies. Open to junior UX roles and mentorship. Say hi: sam@email.com."

"Open to work"

"Operations leader with 8 years scaling support and logistics teams (managed 30+ people, cut fulfilment time 40%). I'm currently open to operations or program-management roles, ideally remote-first. If you're hiring or know someone who is, I'd love to talk — jordan@email.com."

Tips that get your profile found

Use the keywords recruiters search — your target title and core skills — in the first lines.
Write in the first person; it reads as human, not a press release.
Keep paragraphs short (2–3 lines) so it's skimmable on mobile.
End with a clear call to action and a way to reach you.
Refresh it whenever your goals change.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I write in my LinkedIn summary?+

A first-person pitch in 3–5 short paragraphs: a hook, what you do, proof with numbers, what drives you, and a call to action with your contact.

How long should a LinkedIn summary be?+

Three to five short paragraphs. Crucially, the first 2–3 lines must hook the reader, since the rest is hidden behind "see more".

Should a LinkedIn summary be in first person?+

Yes. Unlike a resume, the About section is written in the first person ("I") and should sound like you.

What's the difference between a LinkedIn summary and a resume summary?+

A LinkedIn summary is longer, first-person and conversational; a resume summary is 2–4 concise sentences in implied first person aimed at landing the interview.

Do recruiters read the LinkedIn About section?+

Yes — and they search it. Keywords in your About section help you show up in recruiter searches, so include your title and core skills.