LinkedIn OptimizationJun 23, 20268 min read
LinkedIn About section that earns interviews — for UX Designers
Most profiles fail one of two tests: recruiters can't find them, or recruiters find them and bounce. This guide focuses on about section that earns interviews — the change that moves both metrics the fastest.
Why this section matters
LinkedIn's recruiter search heavily weights about section that earns interviews when matching candidates to open roles, especially for ux designer searches. Getting it right pulls inbound interest from companies you'd otherwise have to cold-apply to.
Before & after
- Before: vague title, no keywords, generic verbs.
- After: UX Designer · specialty + outcome, in the searchable format recruiters filter on.
15-minute fix checklist
- Open your profile in incognito and screenshot what a stranger sees.
- Rewrite the section with role + specialty + outcome — in that order.
- Save, then search yourself on LinkedIn to confirm the keywords surface.
- Ask one peer to do a 60-second profile review and tell you the takeaway.
Run your profile through the free LinkedIn Score tool to get a 0–100 grade with line-by-line rewrites.
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