[FAQ]

Hey Vault brains,

My LinkedIn bio reads like a dusty résumé. I’d love to punch it up so it sounds human, showcases my wins, and nudges visitors to connect.

Any pro tips on using AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, whatever) to do the heavy lifting without spitting out buzzword soup?

Cheers!

[Jeff Bullas]

You can absolutely outsource the first 80 % to AI and still keep your voice. Here’s a quick, no-fluff playbook:

1. Prime the model with raw ingredients
Feed the chatbot three things: a bullet list of career highlights (metrics, awards, client wins), the ONE problem you solve for your ideal reader, the tone you want (ex: “conversational but credible”).

This context stops the model from defaulting to corporate waffle.

2. Use a layered prompt
Try:

“Rewrite my LinkedIn ‘About’ section in 150-200 words. Open with a hook that speaks to {reader pain}. Highlight {three wins}. End with a casual CTA to connect. Keep it first-person, warm, and jargon-free.”

Then ask for two variations—one punchy, one slightly formal. Swap phrases until it sounds like you.

3. Run the draft through a profile optimizer

Taplio’s free Headline & Summary checker flags fluff and suggests stronger verbs.
Teal’s Profile Review Tool scores keyword density versus top performers in your field.

Both spit out quick fixes you can accept or ignore.

4. Trim until every line earns its place
Shoot for 3–4 short paragraphs: hook, proof, personality, call-to-action. If a sentence doesn’t reveal benefit or character, cut it.

5. Human-proof the final pass
Read it aloud. If you trip over a phrase or wouldn’t say it at a coffee meetup, tweak it. AI gets you close; authenticity lives in the last 20 %.

6. Refresh quarterly
Job wins, media mentions, new skills—update while they’re fresh. A stale bio signals a stale brand.

Tools worth bookmarking

Keyword Insights or Surfer for keyword clusters if you need search juice. (Surfer’s planner now bundles suggested keywords straight into the draft)
SocialBu’s LinkedIn Bio Generator for fast alternate angles if you hit writer’s block.

Follow those steps and you’ll have a bio that sounds like you, not a template ripped from corporate HQ. Post the before-and-after in the thread when you’re done—we love a good makeover!

— Jeff

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