What Is a LinkedIn Headline?

Your LinkedIn headline is the 220-character line that appears under your name. It's one of the most visible parts of your profile—show up in search results and connection requests. Use it to state your role, specialty, and a differentiator. Avoid default job title alone ('Software Engineer at Company')—add what you do or who you help. Include keywords recruiters might search. Some use a hybrid: title + value prop + open to X. Example: 'Product Manager | Turning user feedback into shipped features | Building in fintech.'