LinkedIn About Section Examples
Summary samples you can adapt, and the structure behind them.
Reviewed by Aleksei Burich · Last updated Oct 13, 2026 · Data-backed analysis of 14,231+ LinkedIn profiles
The About section (what LinkedIn used to call the summary) is where a recruiter decides whether to keep reading. Below is a four-part structure and example About sections for different situations. They're illustrative: use them as a shape, then fill in your own facts.
A good LinkedIn About section opens with who you help and what you do, backs it with two or three proof points, works in the keywords your target role is searched by, and closes with how to reach you. You can write up to 2,600 characters, but only the first few lines show before "see more".
Across 14,231+ profiles we've scored, the average About score is 56/100
A four-part structure
1. Hook
One or two lines: what you do and who you do it for. This is all most people see.
2. Proof
Two or three results, with numbers where you honestly have them.
3. Strengths and keywords
The tools, skills and specialties your target role is searched by, written naturally.
4. Call to action
What you want next: roles you're open to, or how to reach you.
LinkedIn About section examples
Example summary for a job seeker
Clear target role, proof and an explicit next step.
Example summary for a student or internship seeker
Direction, projects and skills carry the weight when experience is short.
Example About section for a career changer
Say the move out loud and connect the old skills to the new role.
Example short LinkedIn summary
When you want something brief: three or four lines is enough.
Example About section for a sales professional
Quota attainment and segment make the proof concrete.
All examples are fictional and illustrative. Only claim results you can back up.
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Writing tips
- Write the first two lines last. They decide whether anyone clicks "see more".
- Use first person. It's the most natural for a profile and the easiest to read.
- Break it into short paragraphs. Walls of text get skipped.
- Work in the keywords from your target job postings, but only where they read naturally.
- End with a clear next step, so a recruiter knows what you're open to.
Pair this with a matching headline so both sections point at the same role.
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FAQ
What is the difference between a LinkedIn summary and the About section?
They're the same thing. LinkedIn renamed the Summary section to About. People still search for both terms, and the advice is identical.
How long should a LinkedIn About section be?
You can write up to 2,600 characters, but most strong About sections are 3-5 short paragraphs. Only the first few lines show before "see more", so the opening has to earn the click.
Should I write my LinkedIn About section in the first person?
First person is the most common and usually reads as more natural and approachable. Third person can work for executives or consultants, but keep it consistent.
What should I put in my LinkedIn summary if I have no experience?
Focus on what you're studying or building, the skills you have, projects or internships, and the kind of role you want. Be specific about the direction rather than listing adjectives.
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