# How to Write a LinkedIn Headline as a Student

Your headline is the first thing recruiters see. Here is how to make it work as a student.

Category: LinkedIn
Author: Tlangelani Khosa
Published: 2026-09-23
Tags: LinkedIn, Job Search

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Your headline is the line under your name, and it is the first thing recruiters read. Do not waste it on just "Student."

## A simple formula

**What you study + what you are aiming for + your field**

Examples:

- BCom Information Systems student, aspiring Business Analyst
- Final-year Engineering student, passionate about renewable energy
- Marketing graduate, looking for my first role in brand strategy

## Why it works

Recruiters search LinkedIn by keywords. If your headline names your field and goal, you show up. If it just says "Student," you disappear.

Next: [get noticed by recruiters](/insights/get-noticed-by-recruiters-on-linkedin).

## FAQ

### What should a student put in their LinkedIn headline?
What you study, what you are working toward, and a hint of your field. For example: BCom student, aspiring data analyst.

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