Your LinkedIn headline is doing nothing. Fix it.

That default "job title at company" line is a wasted asset. Turn your headline into a recruiter magnet.

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Amelia Reid
27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
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The default headline wastes prime real estate

"Job Title at Company" is what LinkedIn fills in automatically, and it tells a recruiter nothing they can't get from your current role line. Your headline shows up everywhere — search results, comments, connection requests — so it's worth writing on purpose.

What to put there instead

Lead with what you do and who you do it for: the outcome you deliver, the kind of company or problem you specialise in, or the role you're targeting next.

Keep it scannable

Recruiters search LinkedIn by keyword. A headline built around the terms your target role actually uses will surface you in more of the searches that matter.

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Amelia Reid

Resume writer at Set My Resume specialising in cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. Amelia helps clients tell one consistent story across every document.

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