Free LinkedIn headline generator that shows where it gets cut off.
Answer a few questions about your work and get headline ideas made from your own title, skills and results. You'll see roughly where LinkedIn cuts each one short, and get a first draft of your About section from the same answers.
What people see first, and what the checks look for.
Your job title, early
Recruiters search LinkedIn by job title, and search results show only the start of your headline. The checks make sure your title is in that first part.
What kind of work you do
A specialty, a few skills or a result tells people what you're good at. A headline that only says “Analyst at Acme” looks like the one LinkedIn fills in for you.
Words that say something
“Passionate about”, “guru” and “seeking new opportunities” are on so many profiles that people read past them. If you're job hunting, say what you're open to instead.
An About section worth opening
Only the first lines show before “see more”. The checks look for what you do in those lines, a number somewhere, and a way to reach you at the end.
LinkedIn headline examples by job.
The generator wrote these from the example resumes on ATSPrep. Borrow the shape, then put in your own title, skills and results.
Registered Nurse
- Title and skillsRegistered Nurse | Telemetry and step-down | BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- With a resultRegistered Nurse | Cut catheter-associated infections 36% | BLS, ACLS
Software Engineer
- Title and skillsSenior Software Engineer | Payments and identity | Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes
- With a resultSenior Software Engineer | Scaled services from 200K to 40M daily requests | Go, TypeScript
Teacher
- Title and skillsElementary Teacher | Grades 3-5 math and reading | Guided reading, Differentiation
- With a resultElementary Teacher | Raised state assessment proficiency 19 points | Guided reading, Differentiation
Data Analyst
- Title and skillsSenior Data Analyst | Fintech and marketplaces | SQL, dbt, Tableau
- With a resultSenior Data Analyst | Cut reporting turnaround 70% | SQL, dbt
Marketing Manager
- Title and skillsSenior Marketing Manager | B2B SaaS | Paid search, Content marketing, SEO
- With a resultSenior Marketing Manager | Generated $18.6M in qualified pipeline | Paid search, Content marketing
Customer Service Representative
- Title and skillsCustomer Service Representative | Retail and utilities | Phone support, Live chat, De-escalation
- With a resultCustomer Service Representative | Improved first-contact resolution from 71% to 84% | Phone support, Live chat
A simple shape for your About section.
The About tab drafts this from your answers. Treat it as a starting point and rewrite it in your own voice: the best About sections sound like you talking, not like a resume.
Before “see more”
What you do, who you do it for and how long you've done it.
Roughly the first 200 characters on a phone, so get to the point.
Then the proof
Two to four results you're proud of, with numbers.
Only use numbers you could explain if someone asked.
Then your tools
The skills and tools you use most.
Use the words job postings use, so recruiters' searches find you.
To finish
What you're open to next, and how to reach you.
One line is enough. It turns a read into a message.
Common questions about LinkedIn headlines.
How long can a LinkedIn headline be?
Up to 220 characters. But in search results, comments and invitations, people often see only the first 60 to 70 characters before it's cut short, depending on their screen. Put your job title and your most important skill at the start, so they're always seen.
What should my LinkedIn headline say if I'm looking for a job?
The job title you want, two or three skills that postings for that job ask for, and if there's room, a result or the kind of role you're open to. “Seeking new opportunities” on its own doesn't help: recruiters search for titles and skills, not for that phrase.
Should my LinkedIn headline match my resume?
It should tell the same story. Use the same target job title at the top of both, so a recruiter who finds you on LinkedIn recognizes the person from your resume. Our resume summary generator works from the same answers as this tool.
How long should my LinkedIn About section be?
LinkedIn allows 2,600 characters, but only the opening shows before “see more”: roughly the first 200 characters on a phone and 300 on a computer. Make those lines say what you do, then keep the rest to a few short paragraphs someone can skim.
Does this use AI? Is what I type saved?
No AI, and nothing is uploaded. The headlines are put together in your browser from the words you type, using a few simple patterns, so they never claim anything you didn't say. Your answers stay in this tab until you close it.
More free help for your job hunt.
- Resume summary generatorTurn your title, experience and results into a short summary, then check it before it goes in your resume.
- Resume keyword scannerSee the skills a job posting asks for most, and which ones your resume is missing.
- Resume bullet checkerGet specific feedback on each bullet point, with stronger verbs and a better opening to try.
- Resume action verbsFind a stronger verb for what you did, grouped by leading, building, improving, saving and more.
- ATS resume templatesExample resumes for 20 roles, including the ones these headlines came from.
- Interview Preparation Checklist: Before, During, and AfterA repeatable interview preparation plan for researching the role, choosing examples, practicing answers, asking questions, and following up.
Now make your resume tell the same story.
Start from a role example or import your file, then download a clean PDF or Word file. The summary generator reuses the answers you gave here, so there's nothing to type twice.
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