LinkedIn
Profile Optimization
Guide

How to Add Skills to Your LinkedIn Profile

Learn how to add skills to your LinkedIn profile in the About and Experience sections to optimize your professional presence.

Why Add Skills to Your LinkedIn Profile?

Adding skills to your LinkedIn profile helps showcase your expertise, improve your visibility in search results, and strengthen your credibility. There are two main sections where you can add skills:

  • The About section
  • The Experience section

Step 1: Adding Skills to the About Section

Follow these steps to add skills to your About section:

  • Open Your LinkedIn Profile
  • Click on ‘Me’ in the top-right corner and select ‘View Profile.’

  • Edit the About Section
  • Click the pencil icon in the About section.

  • Add Up to Five Skills
  • Use the skill field to enter up to five relevant skills. You can also reorder them as needed.

  • Save Changes
  • Click ‘Save’ to update your profile.


Step 2: Adding Skills to the Experience Section

To add skills under specific job roles, follow these steps:

  • Edit an Experience Entry
  • Scroll down to the Experience section, click the pencil icon, and select the position you want to edit.

  • Add Skills
  • Scroll to the bottom of the edit screen and enter up to five skills related to the role.

  • Limit to Two Skills for Better Visibility
  • Only two skills are displayed by default. Additional skills require users to click to view more, which many may not do.

  • Save Changes
  • Click ‘Save’ to update your experience section.


Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for More Engagement

Adding skills is just one step in optimizing your LinkedIn profile. To make your profile stand out, ensure your headline, banner, about section, and featured content are tailored to attract the right connections.

Want to enhance your LinkedIn presence even further? aiCarousels can help you create compelling content that boosts engagement and attracts more profile views. Start today and optimize your LinkedIn strategy!

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