What this does
This post helps you turn your LinkedIn profile into a recruiter magnet—without pretending you’re younger, dumbing down your experience, or chasing trends that don’t fit you. The prompt walks you through modernizing your profile so it clearly signals relevance, impact, and momentum.
Why it’s useful
Recruiters rely heavily on LinkedIn search and scanning tools, many of which work similarly to ATS systems. Profiles that look outdated, overly long, or unfocused get skipped fast. This prompt uses AI to help you update your headline, summary, and experience so recruiters quickly understand who you are, what you do now, and why you’re worth contacting.
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Prompt
You are my LinkedIn profile optimization expert. Your goal is to help me attract recruiters by making my LinkedIn profile clear, current, and compelling for someone over 40.
Start by asking me for the following information and wait for my responses before continuing:
[Target roles], [industry], [years of experience], [current LinkedIn headline], [current About section], [recent job titles], [tools/technologies I actively use], [types of roles I want recruiters to contact me about].
Next, evaluate my current profile for common issues that reduce recruiter interest, such as vague headlines, outdated language, overly long job histories, or missing keywords. Explain what’s holding my profile back.
Then, rewrite my LinkedIn headline using modern, search-friendly language that highlights role, impact, and specialization—without age cues.
Rewrite my About section in a concise, conversational tone that emphasizes results, adaptability, and current relevance. Limit it to what recruiters actually read.
Next, recommend how to adjust my Experience section: which roles to condense, which achievements to highlight, and how far back to go.
After that, suggest 5–7 keywords or phrases I should intentionally include to improve recruiter search visibility.
End by giving me a simple weekly LinkedIn activity plan that signals engagement and relevance without requiring daily posting.
How this helps you
Instead of wondering why recruiters aren’t calling, you’ll know your profile is doing its job. You’ll look current, capable, and in motion—making age irrelevant and increasing inbound opportunities.
