LinkedIn Profile: Headline and About You

About You

Structure

Use a headline to grab the attention of the audience such as a quote

Use industry-specific keywords.

Write in first-person (“I”).

Explain what you do in the simplest way possible.

Include non-work life info briefly to show the real you.

Example

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

I am currently a third-year finance major at NYU who hopes to attend the NYU Stern School of Business next year. After interning at JetBlue Airways Corporation over the past two summers, I have shifted my educational focus to financial analysis and real-world business solutions. I excel when working in collaborative groups to solve financial problems.

New York is my favorite place in the world. I am originally from Albany and always loved taking trips down to NYC. I always knew I'd study finance at NYU, the best place to study finance in the country. My five-year plan includes becoming a financial advisor for high-profile clients on Wall Street. My education at NYU has prepared me for a long career helping people manage their money successfully.