Launched back in 2003, today LinkedIn has grown to become the largest platform for professionals, with hundreds of millions of active users from all around of the world.
If you want to get noticed and stand out from the endless amount of profiles, you might want to create a nice & catchy headline for your profile.
What is LinkedIn headline?
The text under profile name and picture is what is called LinkedIn headline. Often, it is the first thing the viewer notice when they open your profile page.
Your first idea might be to describe who you are and what you do, but consider using one the following lines and focus on the benefit for the reader.
Recommendations
- Do not use all caps
- Do not put email, links or other contact information
- Avoid using special characters and symbols
- Focus on the benefit to the viewer
- Try to be concise and on point
Examples
- Helping SAAS companies to get more sales
- Now Hiring: Top Sales Specialists
- Social media marketing for startups
- Generating leads for B2B companies
We hope that these tips will help you to get started.
Check profiles of the leaders in your industry, sector, etc – to get an inspiration for your own great LinkedIn headline.