LinkedIn Profile Character Limits

Did you know that there are character limits to how much you can post on your LinkedIn profile?
LinkedIn Profile Character Limits
Headline: 120 Characters
Summary: 2,000 Characters
Specialties: 500 Characters
Company Name: 100 Characters
Position Title: 100 Characters
Position Description: 2,000 Characters
Interests: 1,000 Characters
Status Field: 140 Characters

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    1. Hi Howard– I wouldn’t worry about aiming for a particular word count. Use your summary as your elevator pitch– sell yourself. Explain who you are and what separates you from others. This shouldn’t be too short but neither should it be overly long. Write from your heart and you will be fine!

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