Guide

How to Add Skills on LinkedIn

Easily enhance your LinkedIn profile by adding relevant skills that showcase your expertise. Stand out to potential employers and connections by curating a skills list that reflects your professional strengths.

1. Click on your profile picture at the top right and select “View Profile.”

2. Scroll down to the “Skills” section, or click on “Add profile section” and select “Skills” if it’s not visible.

3. Click on “Add a skill” and enter the skill you want to include, selecting from LinkedIn’s suggested options if available.

4. You can categorize your skills under areas like "Industry Knowledge," "Tools & Technologies," or "Interpersonal Skills."

5. Click “Save” to add the skill to your profile, and encourage connections to endorse you for it.

6. You can reorder skills based on importance or remove skills that are no longer relevant.