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How do I update my LinkedIn so it sounds good?

You will get help writing a clear, warm LinkedIn page that sounds like you.

3 min read Always free

LinkedIn is a website where people share their work. Your page is like an online resume. It can feel hard to fill in.

You do not need fancy words. You just need to say what you do and what you are good at, in plain terms.

ChatGPT can help you write it. You tell it about your jobs and skills. It turns your notes into clear, friendly text.

Try this
  1. Jot down your job titles and main skills.
  2. Open ChatGPT and start a new message.
  3. Share those notes in plain words.
  4. Ask it to write a short About section and headline.
  5. Read it, make it sound like you, and paste it in.
A message you can copy

Help me write a LinkedIn About section and headline. My recent jobs: [list them]. My main skills: [list them]. What I enjoy: [a few words]. Keep it warm, clear, and not boastful.

Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Write the About section as I, like talking to a person. It feels more real.

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