LinkedIn Headline Generator

For those who want to improve their LinkedIn profile without spending too much time, our LinkedIn Headline Generator is worth checking out. 

How to use AI for LinkedIn headline?

1. Enter your details

Fill in your details into the LinkedIn Headline Generator, which you can find on Tella’s website under Free AI tools. 

This includes your job title (e.g., Marketing Director), the company you work(ed) for (e.g., Amazon), past achievements (e.g., "I increased sales by 50%"), and other key info (e.g., "I led a team at Deloitte").

2. Add emojis

You can also choose to include emojis to give it some personality. They can make your content more fun and engaging (e.g., "🚀 Launched a new product at Apple")

3. Generate headlines

Click Generate headlines to get 10 headline options in different formats: role and outcome, role with proof, and a one-line value proposition.

4. Select and use

Pick the headline that fits with your professional identity. Make sure it highlights your strengths and aligns with your career goals. 

For example, a good headline could be "Marketing Specialist | Boosted Sales by 30% 🚀," while a weaker one might be "Marketing Specialist | Worked in Various Roles."

What makes a good LinkedIn headline?

Your headline appears next to your name almost everywhere on LinkedIn: in search results, on your posts and comments, and in connection requests. A good one answers three questions in about a line:

1. What do you do? Your role or specialty, in the words people would search for.
2. Who do you do it for? An industry, type of customer, or team.
3. Why should someone believe you? A result, a number, or a recognizable name.

LinkedIn allows up to 220 characters, but the headline is often cut short in search results and comments, so put the most important words in the first 60 or so characters. The generator follows the same rule: every option stays under 220 characters and leads with the part people see first.

LinkedIn headline formulas (with examples)

Most strong headlines follow one of a few patterns. The generator mixes these formats so you can compare them side by side.

LinkedIn headline examples by situation

• Job seeker: "Data Analyst | SQL, Python & Tableau | Cut reporting time 40% at a fintech startup"
• Student or recent graduate: "Computer Science student at State University | Building full-stack web apps | Seeking software engineering internships"
• Freelancer or consultant: "Freelance copywriter for B2B SaaS | Landing pages and email sequences that convert"
• Founder: "Co-founder at Acme | Making payroll simple for small restaurants"
• Career changer: "Teacher turned instructional designer | Creating e-learning courses people finish"

Swap in your own role, audience, and numbers. A headline with a real result beats a list of adjectives every time.

Words to leave out

Words like "passionate", "guru", "ninja", "rockstar", "results-driven", and "thought leader" take up space without telling anyone what you do. The generator is set up to avoid them, so the options read like a person rather than a template. Replace them with the specific thing you're good at, or a number that proves it.

Why it’s useful

• Saves you time: Easily come up with multiple headline options without wasting hours brainstorming.
• Professional look: The headlines are designed to be eye-catching and professional.
• Personalization: Enter details about your career and achievements to get personalized headlines.
• Boosts engagement: A great headline can attract more views and connections on LinkedIn.

How to get the best results

• Be specific: Provide detailed information about your role, achievements, and unique qualities.
• Use emojis wisely: Don’t go overboard with the emojis. Only use a few to keep it professional.
• Review and edit: Use the generated headlines as a base and tweak them to fit your style or industry standards.
• Keep it updated: Update your headline as your career progresses to reflect new roles and achievements.

LinkedIn headline FAQs

What is a good LinkedIn headline?

A good LinkedIn headline says what you do, who you do it for, and gives one reason to believe it, such as a result, a well-known employer, or a specialty. Put the most important words first, because the headline is often cut short next to your name in search results, comments, and invitations.

How long can a LinkedIn headline be?

LinkedIn allows up to 220 characters in the headline. Every option from Tella's LinkedIn Headline Generator stays under that limit and puts the key words in the first 60 characters.

Can AI write my LinkedIn headline?

Yes. An AI LinkedIn headline generator, like Tella's free one, turns your job title, company, and achievements into ten headline options in different formats. Treat them as drafts: pick the closest one and edit it so the claims are true and it sounds like you.

Should my LinkedIn headline be my job title?

Only if your job title already explains the value you bring. If your headline is left as your current title and company, adding who you help, a specialty, or a concrete result gives people a reason to click on your profile.

What should I put in my LinkedIn headline if I'm looking for a job?

Lead with the role you want, add your strongest specialty or skill, and include one piece of proof. For example: "Data Analyst | SQL, Python & Tableau | Cut reporting time 40% at a fintech startup". Keep the open-to-work signal for LinkedIn's Open to Work setting rather than spending headline space on it.

Try it out

Writing a LinkedIn headline that captures your professional identity and achievements can be tough. This tool makes it easier, letting you focus on networking and growing your career. 

It's designed to fit LinkedIn's profile style, making sure your headline is eye-catching and reflects your career journey. Try our AI LinkedIn Headline Generator to create headlines that show the best of your professional self.

Plus, check out the LinkedIn Summary Generator and LinkedIn Hashtag Generator to improve the rest of your profile.