Getting In the Door
Creating Your Summary on LinkedIn
Four real LinkedIn summaries and what makes each one work. Your summary is the first impression; make it original.
Getting In the Door
Creating Your Summary on LinkedIn
Four real LinkedIn summaries and what makes each one work. Your summary is the first impression; make it original.
3 min read
This is your first impression. Choose words, or even stories, that reveal who you are as a person. Speak about your expertise. Make it original and try to avoid the common jargon used in most average summaries.
- Summary
- Nothing matters more than people, which is why I treat people like they matter! I take great pride in my approach to the recruiting process, which attracts top talent for my clients that upon hire, will help their companies grow for years to come. Are you a medical device company that needs a different approach? I am an experienced Strategic Account Manager working in the Medical Device space for 15+ years, and continuously working to be the most trusted and preferred recruiter in our industry!
- Why it stands out
- Opens with a strong statement. Shares recruiting approach and mindset, practical information for clients. Appeals to the out-of-the-box thinker within the industry he recruits for.
- Summary
- I’m a sales professional who is passionate about customer experience. Anyone can sell a product; at the end of the day what motivates me is delivering solutions. My ability to listen allows me to determine what’s best for every client. I believe that understanding where the client is coming from, and openly communicating expectations, leads to mutual success. A big part of communication is taking my company’s end goal and using it as a launching pad to prioritize a common goal for my client. By definition, the sales cycle is completed once a purchase happens. It's my belief that the process continues. Once the customer has made their purchase, this is a golden opportunity to show outstanding service. Repeat business comes from satisfied customers. The burden is on not only myself but my company as a whole, for we have to work together across all departments to follow through on our promise to the customer.
- Why it stands out
- Passionate opening. The candidate knows their value and the importance of building relationships. They're motivated to win for themselves, the company and the customer.
- Summary
- Studying Math/Computer Science as an undergraduate, I realized I needed to work in a field where I helped people. I pursued my RN degree and had a satisfying hospital-based career. My exposure to industry professionals led to a new career path. I transitioned from hospital to industry 14 years ago. I have been steadily promoted from Clinical Specialist, Training and Education Specialist, and ultimately to Account Manager, where I have successfully built relationships and demonstrated the ability to bring innovative technology to new accounts and penetrate existing accounts. As our healthcare world continues to evolve, my goal is to join a team with unwavering core values and a patient-centered culture that I can be proud to represent.
- Why it stands out
- Puts the career path in context by connecting the dots from university. Makes it clear he loves what he does. Positions his work history as a series of advancements.
- Goal
- To become a senior territory manager who is seen as a true consultant by both peers and referrals. To develop, train and set up for success the young professionals who follow in my footsteps.
- Summary
- “If my family were to read about my actions the next day in the newspaper, would they be proud?” Experienced, organized, highly motivated salesperson. Industry experience in both industrial B2B and medical device, consisting of both implantable devices and capital equipment with disposable/consumable components. Seven years of documented history exceeding sales quotas while delivering superb customer service and satisfaction. Skilled in business development as well as in creating lasting relationships through clinical patient outcomes, professionalism, authenticity and integrity.
- Why it stands out
- Clearly states career goals. Catchy opening sentence. Relevant experience is documented.
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