How to write a linkedin summary that makes recruiters message you (with real examples and mistakes

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Learn how to write a LinkedIn summary that attracts recruiters. See real examples, avoid common mistakes, and boost your profile visibility.

What is a LinkedIn summary?

Your LinkedIn summary is not a bio. It’s your career story.

It shows:

  • Who you are
  • What you know
  • What you’ve done
  • What kind of job you want

It sits in your About section.

You get 2000 characters to speak for yourself before anyone else does.
And only first 3–4 lines are visible — unless someone clicks “See more”.

why does your linkedin summary matter?

Because:


  • 72% recruiters use LinkedIn every day
  • 6 people get hired every minute
  • Recruiters don’t read your full profile unless they connect with your story first

If your summary is blank or boring — They’ll skip. You’ll miss the opportunity.

How to write a LinkedIn summary that gets attention

1. start with a hook

Grab attention in the first 3 lines.

Write:

  • Who you are
  • What you do best
  • What you’re passionate about

Example:

Final year Electrical student who built a solar monitoring system using Arduino. Obsessed with smart grid tech. Looking for hands-on roles in Power Systems.

2. tell your story

Share:

  • Why you chose electrical
  • What you’ve done so far
  • What you want to do next

Use first person ("I", "my") Keep it real. Keep it human.

3. add skills & tools

Mention:

  • Tools you've used (ETAP, MATLAB, AutoCAD, PSCAD, SCADA)
  • Skills you're learning (Load Flow, Relay Coordination, Substation Design)
  • Any certifications, online courses, or internships

4. show proof

Did you:

  • Work on a mini project?
  • Do a final-year thesis on power loss reduction?
  • Complete a virtual internship on transformers?

Mention it.
Use numbers if possible.

Built a relay coordination model in ETAP that simulated 3 faults. Reduced analysis time by 40%.

5. give a call-to-action

End with what you want:

  • "Open to internship opportunities in power system design."
  • "Looking to connect with engineers working in grid protection."
  • "Reach out if you’re hiring fresher electrical engineers."

Avoid these common mistakes

❌ Only talking about job roles (not what you achieved)
❌ Repeating your resume line by line
❌ Using words like "go-getter", "ninja", "team player"
❌ Typos and grammar errors
❌ Saying “Looking for job” or “Currently unemployed”

Good linkedin summary (fresher electrical engineer)

I'm a final year Electrical Engineering student from XYZ College with hands-on experience in ETAP and MATLAB. My final year project focused on Load Flow Analysis and Power Factor Correction in industrial systems.

I’ve completed a virtual internship in Power Grid Monitoring and recently completed a certification in PSCAD. I enjoy working with real-time systems and I'm deeply interested in grid automation and energy distribution.

Looking for entry-level opportunities in power system design or substation planning.

Feel free to connect or message me if you’re hiring or know someone who is.

Good linkedin summary (experienced job seeker)

I have 2+ years experience in power system analysis. At ABC Pvt Ltd, I worked on substation layout design (33kV) and ran fault analysis using ETAP.

I’ve completed 30+ load flow studies and helped reduce downtime by 15% for a major industrial client. I also trained junior engineers on relay coordination basics.

I’m now looking for new roles in power generation or transmission where I can contribute to sustainable and efficient design.

Reach out if you're looking for a Power System Engineer who can deliver results.

How to format it well

  • Use short paragraphs
  • Add line breaks
  • Use bullet points if needed
  • Keep it clean, direct, and readable

Your next step

👉 Go to your LinkedIn “About” section
👉 Edit it with your story
👉 Use the examples above
👉 Add skills and keywords recruiters are searching

Check weekly if your search appearance count increases

Want help writing your summary?

Tell me:

  • Your degree or job
  • Your projects or tools
  • What job you want

I’ll give you 1-2 summary drafts you can copy and use.

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