Score your LinkedIn headline and About section and get suggested headlines and a stronger opening.
Fill in the fields, then press “Analyze my profile” to see the result here.
Results are guidance based on what you enter, and everything is processed in your browser. Never add skills or achievements to your CV that are not true.
About the LinkedIn Profile Optimizer
Recruiters search LinkedIn by title and skills, and decide from the first lines of your About section. This tool checks your headline and About against what makes profiles visible and readable, and suggests headlines and an opening you can adapt.
When to use the LinkedIn Profile Optimizer?
When you want recruiters to find you through LinkedIn search, or when you refresh your profile before starting a job search. It also helps if you wonder why nobody visits your profile even though it is complete.
How to use the LinkedIn Profile Optimizer?
- Enter your target title, experience and top skills.
- Paste your current headline and About section.
- Press “Analyze my profile”.
- Update your profile with the suggestions that fit you.
How to read the result
You get a checklist for your headline and About section: length, keywords and the first two lines before See more, plus suggested headlines built from your title and skills.
Tips for a better result
- Put the target title and two or three skills in the headline; it is what appears in search results.
- Make the first two lines of your About section the strongest; they are what shows before See more.
- Check your profile on your phone after editing; many visitors open it from mobile.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing Looking for work in the headline instead of the title and skills; use the Open to Work feature for that.
- Pasting your resume as it is into the About section; its language should be closer to natural speech.
- Leaving the default headline made of only your current title and company name.
Note: The tool checks the text you paste; it does not access your LinkedIn account and does not know LinkedIn's search algorithm.
Frequently asked questions
Should I write “open to work” in my headline?
Use the Open to Work feature instead, and keep the headline for your value: title plus key skills.
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