Improve Your LinkedIn Headline to Enhance Your Opportunities

Your LinkedIn headlines is important for connections and recruiters. The headline (the line that appears under your name) is your own billboard that quickly highlights what makes YOU unique in the field. An a recipe for writing your headline is provided by growthhackyourcareer.com includes: A role you are currently or were in, 1 to 3 skills, and/or a result, accomplishment or future aspiration.

LinkedIn headline examples for students

1. Finance Major | Dean’s List | Treasurer of Student Investment Club | Interned at XYZ Financial Services

2. Computer Science Undergraduate | Proficient in Python & Java | Completed Capstone Project in Machine Learning | Software Intern at TechStartUp Co.

3. Marketing Student | Social Media Management | Vice President of Campus Marketing Association | Completed Internship at Leading Ad Agency

4. Engineering Student | Robotics Club Member | Proficient in CAD Software | Interned with ABC Engineering Firm

5. Biology Major | Research Assistant in Genetics Lab | President of Environmental Club | Summer Intern at City Hospital

6. Business Administration Undergraduate | Leader in Student Government | Excel and Data Analysis | Business Development Intern at Local Startup

7. Psychology Student | Volunteer Peer Counselor | Research Assistant in Cognitive Science Lab | Internship at Mental Health Clinic

**Information from Growth Hack Your Career

By Gabby Ramon (She/Her)
Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach