LinkedIn About Section Examples: Structure, Length and What to Avoid
Your LinkedIn About section — often called the summary — is where a recruiter decides whether to keep reading. The ones that work follow a simple structure and sound like a person talking.
Reviewed 2026-10-17 by Jobeefy editorial.
A structure that works for almost any role
- Hook (1–2 sentences): your role, your setting, what you're known for.
- Proof (2–3 sentences): one or two results with numbers you can stand behind.
- Toolkit (1 sentence): software, certifications, languages.
- Next step (1 sentence): the role and location you want, and how to reach you.
Short examples by situation
Illustrative examples — every name and number is invented. Each of our role pages has a full About example for that job.
New graduate
I'm a recent Business Analytics graduate who likes turning messy spreadsheets into clear answers. During my co-op at an insurer I built a Power BI claims dashboard that our team still uses every Monday. I work in SQL, Python and Power BI. I'm looking for an entry-level data or business analyst role in Toronto — let's connect.
Career switcher
After eight years teaching high school math, I moved into software development because I loved building the tools my students used. I've since shipped three production apps for local non-profits using Python, Django and React. I bring patience, clear explanations and a habit of testing everything. I'm looking for a junior developer role in Ottawa.
Skilled trades
I'm a Red Seal electrician with nine years on commercial and institutional projects in Alberta. On my last job I led a crew of six through a hospital fit-out with every inspection passed first time. Tickets: WHMIS, fall protection, arc flash, First Aid. I'm open to lead hand or foreman roles in Edmonton.
Newcomer to Canada
I'm a payroll specialist with six years in the UK, now based in Toronto. I've run monthly payroll for 1,200 employees and I'm learning Canadian statutory deductions and year-end. I work in ADP and Excel and I'm completing payroll coursework this fall. I'm looking for a payroll administrator role in the GTA.
What to avoid
- Opening with 'Results-driven professional' or 'passionate team player' — it says nothing specific.
- Writing in the third person about yourself.
- Pasting your resume summary word for word.
- Listing every job you've had — that's what the Experience section is for.
- Claiming designations or numbers you can't back up.
Length
LinkedIn allows about 2,600 characters. Most strong About sections land between 600 and 1,300 characters: long enough for real proof, short enough to read on a phone. Make the opening lines count, because that's what shows before 'see more'.