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Writing Effective Headlines

Your LinkedIn headline is prime real estate. Here's how to make it work for you.

β†’Headline Formula

Role | Industry/Specialization | Value Proposition. Example: "Data Scientist | Healthcare Analytics | Transforming Patient Data into Actionable Insights"

β†’Keywords Matter

Include searchable keywords recruiters use. If you're a "Software Engineer," say so - don't just use "Code Wizard" or creative titles.

β†’Show Your Value

What problem do you solve? What impact do you make? Add a brief value statement after your role and specialty.

β†’Examples by Industry

  • β€’Marketing: "Digital Marketing Manager | B2B SaaS | Driving 10x ROI Through Data-Driven Campaigns"
  • β€’Sales: "Enterprise Sales Executive | Cloud Solutions | $5M+ Annual Revenue | Building Strategic Partnerships"
  • β€’Engineering: "Full Stack Developer | React & Node.js | Building Scalable Applications for Startups"

β†’What to Avoid

  • β€’Generic titles like "Seeking New Opportunities"
  • β€’Too many emojis or special characters
  • β€’Buzzwords without substance ("thought leader," "guru")
  • β€’Listing every skill you have

πŸ’‘Pro Tips

  • βœ“Update your headline when changing careers
  • βœ“Test different versions and track profile views
  • βœ“Keep it under 120 characters for mobile display
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