Who can use this feature?
This feature is currently being rolled out and may not be available to you at this time.
The Skills Match insight allows you to see which job opportunities are a good fit by comparing your profile with the job description. With this insight, you can quickly evaluate whether you should apply for jobs based on skill fit and potentially save time in your search.
You'll see the number of skills you have that match the job posting's skills requirements. "x of y skills match your profile" will appear with "x" referring to your skills and "y" referring to the number of skills the job requires. Note: Job skills requirements in Skills Match insights can be derived from skills added by the job poster or skills LinkedIn identified in the job description.
- Explicit skills: Skills listed in your profile’s Skills section. Learn more about how to add explicit skills that you have to improve Skills Match insights using the linked article below.
- Implicit skills: Skills that are extracted from text within any section of your profile, such as the summary, position description, title, and headline. Implicit skills are extra skills that are not directly editable. Any skills on the matched list that were not added by you are considered “implicit skills.”
Recruiters will know of your “skills match” status when searching for candidates with the Skills match filter. We recommend updating your profile with the latest and most descriptive information in your profile to improve your chances of matching skills needed for a job. You may add missing skills directly from the Skills Match insight. Also, be sure to turn on notifications on your phone for the LinkedIn mobile app to receive instant notifications for jobs that match your skills.
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