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Don’t Know Which Skills to Include on LinkedIn? Here’s a Trick.

Kyla Duffy
3 min readJan 31, 2025

In today’s job market, your LinkedIn profile is more than a digital resume — it’s a billboard where you can tell recruiters you have the skill, motivation, and culture fit they seek. Interesting content, coupled with the right keywords, will help you attract and engage recruiters.

But how do you know what keywords to use? “Skills Match”!

You Need to Know…

When recruiters search for candidates, they filter results by using job descriptions and keywords. If your profile lacks the right keywords, you might be invisible to them — even if you’re the perfect candidate.

The Skills Match tool helps bridge that gap by analyzing job postings, comparing them to your profile, and highlighting your skill alignment.

***The Skills Match feature doesn’t require Premium, but it’s also not available on all jobs. If you don’t see it, it’s not available on that particular post. Check some other job posts.***

How to Use the Skills Match Tool

  1. Go to LinkedIn’s Jobs Section
  • Click on the “Jobs” icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  1. Search for a Job That Interests You
  • Type in a job title and location, then select a listing that…

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Kyla Duffy
Kyla Duffy

Written by Kyla Duffy

Energized by “A-ha!” moments, I’m a career coach and resume writer who helps people move toward happiness & fulfillment. Get help at https://kyladuffy.com.

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