How do I write a compelling profile line in my CV?

The profile line (3-5 lines directly below contact details) is the most frequently read element of the CV — recruiter eye-tracking studies show it is always scanned, even if the rest is skipped. Format: [Job title] with [X years] experience in [core competency], demonstrated by [concrete result]. According to LinkedIn Skills on the Rise 2025, recruiters increasingly search for skill-based profiles rather than titles. Common mistakes: 'team player', 'motivated', 'strong communicator' — these terms appear in almost every CV and create no differentiation. What is permitted is what is provable: 'Led teams of up to 15 people', 'Experience across 4 DACH countries', '3 ERP rollouts completed'.