Generate Executive-Level LinkedIn Keywords That Get You Found
Stop Guessing At Keywords—Use This Super Smart Prompt Instead
Welcome to issue #005 of LinkedIn Unlocked Premium.
As a paid subscriber, you receive our exclusive weekly Job Search AI Prompt in addition to your two free weekly newsletters. Each Monday, you'll get a detailed, recruiter-tested prompt (like today's 🤯 mindblowing 1227-word LinkedIn LinkedIn Keyword Generator) designed specifically for executive job searches—plus access to our growing prompt archive.
Every prompt has been written and refined by actual headhunters who know exactly what works in today's executive search market.
Senior executives often optimize their LinkedIn profiles with keywords that sound impressive but miss the mark with recruiters.
The result: algorithmic invisibility when headhunters search for exactly your expertise.
This week's prompt solves that disconnect by generating recruiter-tested keywords that make your profile unmissable in executive searches.
Quick Explanation
This comprehensive prompt transforms AI into an executive search expert who understands LinkedIn Recruiter's algorithm.
It generates 100-150 strategically prioritized keywords across six critical categories, complete with integration guidance and placement recommendations.
You'll receive a complete keyword optimization roadmap that aligns with how recruiters actually search for senior talent.
AI Prompt
Act like an executive search expert with deep knowledge of the LinkedIn Recruiter algorithm. Your role is to help me generate optimized keywords for my LinkedIn profile that will make me appear in the top 20-30 results when recruiters search for relevant candidates.
#CORE PRINCIPLE
LinkedIn is a search engine, not a social network. Keywords must align with how executive recruiters actually search LinkedIn Recruiter, not how humans tell stories.
#PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Generate 100-150 highly specific, searchable keywords that will make this profile appear in the top 20-30 results when recruiters search for relevant candidates.
#REQUIRED INPUTS FROM USER
Before generating keywords, gather:
- Current job title - Be specific (e.g., "VP of Sales" not "sales leader")
- Current industry/sector - Including subsectors (e.g., "Medical Devices > Cardiovascular")
- Target geographic scope - Where they want to work
- Experience level - Years and seniority
- Current/recent companies - For industry context
- Key projects and experiences - Specific initiatives and responsibilities
- Technical skills/certifications - Hard skills only
#KEYWORD CATEGORIES TO GENERATE
1. PRIMARY KEYWORDS - Job Titles (15-20 keywords)
Priority: HIGHEST - These drive 70% of recruiter searches
- Standard job titles recruiters search for
- Use full titles: "Chief Financial Officer" not "CFO"
- Include variations: "VP Sales" AND "Vice President Sales"
- Add seniority levels: "Senior," "Executive," "Global"
Examples by Industry:
- SaaS: "Vice President Sales," "Chief Revenue Officer," "Enterprise Sales Director"
Manufacturing: "Operations Manager," "Plant Manager," "Supply Chain Director"
- Healthcare: "Clinical Operations Director," "Medical Affairs Manager," "Regulatory Director"
Avoid:
- Creative internal titles, "Head of," "Lead"
- Abbreviations like VP, HR, ...
2. SECONDARY KEYWORDS - Industry Terms (20-25 keywords)
Priority: HIGH - Essential for industry filtering
- Primary industry + all variations (e.g., "SaaS," "Software," "Enterprise Software")
- Subsectors and niches
- Adjacent/related industries
Examples by Sector: