LinkedIn Skills Analyzer

• Job-post matching

  Paste a real job description to see exactly which of its keywords your skills cover — and which you're missing.

• Top 5 skills picker

  We suggest the 5 skills to feature in your About section — job-post matches first — and you can swap any of them.

• Smarter, stricter matching

  Understands JS, ML, K8s and other short forms, and matches whole words only — so “R” no longer matches “React”.

• Transparent score

  See exactly how your score adds up: number of skills, must-haves, nice-to-haves, trending, and balance.

• Paste your whole list

  Paste skills straight from LinkedIn — commas, new lines, and bullets all work. Duplicates are removed automatically.

• Up to date with LinkedIn

  Uses LinkedIn's real 100-skill limit and today's features — top skills in About, skills linked to each job.

• Import & save

  Import skills from your Profile Analysis. Your list is saved and synced to your free account when you sign in.

• Copy in two formats

  Copy your skills comma-separated or one per line, and copy your top 5 in one click.

Maximum skills LinkedIn allows

100

Top skills you can feature in your About section

5

More profile views for members with 5+ skills (LinkedIn)

17x

Role templates in our analyzer

10

• Number of skills

  20 pts

  30+ relevant skills scores best. LinkedIn allows up to 100.

• Must-have skills

  35 pts

  How many of your target role's core skills you list.

• Nice-to-have skills

  15 pts

  Supporting tools and methods for your role.

• Trending skills

  10 pts

  Emerging skills in your field — 2 or more scores full points.

• Balance

  20 pts

  A spread across technical, soft, business, and industry skills.

• Job-post match

  Bonus view

  Shown separately as a % so it never hides your role score.

1. 01

   Select Your Target Role

   Choose from 10 role templates — Software Engineer, Product Manager, Data Scientist, Marketing, UX, Sales, and more. This customizes the entire analysis to your career path.

2. 02

   Enter Your Skills

   Type, paste, or import your current LinkedIn skills. Use the quick-add buttons for popular skills you really have, and optionally paste a job post.

3. 03

   Review Your Analysis

   Get a detailed score, category breakdown, skill gaps, job-post match, a top-5 skills plan, and an endorsement strategy.

• Software Engineer

  JavaScriptPythonReactNode.jsAWSDockerGitSQLTypeScriptSystem DesignCI/CDREST APIs

• Product Manager

  Product StrategyRoadmap PlanningAgileUser ResearchData AnalysisA/B TestingSQLStakeholder ManagementOKRsJira

• Data Scientist

  PythonMachine LearningSQLStatisticsTensorFlowDeep LearningNLPData VisualizationPandasPyTorchR

• UX Designer

  FigmaUser ResearchWireframingPrototypingDesign SystemsUsability TestingAccessibilityInteraction DesignAdobe XD

• Marketing Manager

  Digital MarketingSEOContent StrategyGoogle AnalyticsSocial MediaEmail MarketingHubSpotCopywritingPPCBranding

• Project Manager

  AgileScrumJiraRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudgetingTeam LeadershipChange ManagementPMPKanban

• Sales Professional

  B2B SalesCRMSalesforceLead GenerationNegotiationAccount ManagementCold OutreachPipeline ManagementRevenue Growth

• AI/ML Engineer

  PythonTensorFlowPyTorchLLMsPrompt EngineeringComputer VisionNLPMLOpsHugging FaceLangChainRAG

1. 01

   Step 1: Audit Your Current Skills

   Open your LinkedIn profile and count your skills. If you have fewer than 15, you are leaving recruiter visibility on the table. Copy your current list and paste it into our analyzer to get a baseline score. Note which categories are strong and which have gaps.

2. 02

   Step 2: Research Your Target Role

   Open 5-10 job postings for your dream role on LinkedIn Jobs. Copy the required skills from each posting. Skills that appear in 3+ postings are your must-haves. Or paste one job post into the analyzer's Compare with a job post box to extract its keywords instantly.

3. 03

   Step 3: Identify Your Skill Gaps

   Compare your current skills list against the must-haves from your research. Our analyzer does this automatically — it cross-references your skills against role-specific skill lists and your job post, and flags every gap. Focus on gaps in core technical skills first.

4. 04

   Step 4: Add Hard Skills (Technical)

   Add all relevant technical skills — programming languages, tools, frameworks, methodologies, certifications. Be specific: ‘Python’ is better than ‘Programming.’ ‘Google Analytics 4’ is better than ‘Analytics.’ Specificity matches recruiter search queries exactly.

5. 05

   Step 5: Add Soft Skills (Interpersonal)

   Include 5-8 soft skills that complement your hard skills: Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Team Collaboration, Cross-functional Teamwork. Recruiters use these as filters after narrowing by technical skills.

6. 06

   Step 6: Add Trending & Emerging Skills

   Every industry has skills that are growing fast in demand. In 2025-2026: AI/ML, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, and Sustainability are trending across many roles. Add the ones you've actually used to signal that you're future-ready.

7. 07

   Step 7: Feature Your Top 5 Strategically

   LinkedIn lets you show up to 5 top skills in your About section. Feature your most in-demand, interview-ready skills — not just the ones with the most endorsements. Update them whenever your career goals shift.

8. 08

   Step 8: Link Skills & Build Endorsements

   Attach each skill to the jobs where you used it. Endorse colleagues for skills you've seen them use, and ask 3-5 close teammates to endorse your top skills. A recommendation that mentions a skill is the strongest proof of all.

• Hard Skills (Technical)

  40-50% of your skills

  Measurable, teachable abilities — programming languages, software tools, methodologies, certifications. These are what recruiters search for first. Example: Python, Salesforce, SQL, Figma, AWS.

• Soft Skills (Interpersonal)

  15-20% of your skills

  Communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking. Recruiters use these as secondary filters and evaluate them in interviews. Every role needs them.

• Industry Skills (Domain)

  15-20% of your skills

  Knowledge specific to your industry — Financial Modeling (finance), Clinical Trials (pharma), Supply Chain (logistics). These prove you understand the business context, not just the tools.

• Trending Skills (Emerging)

  10-15% of your skills

  Skills with rapidly growing demand — AI/ML, Generative AI, Sustainability, Data Ethics. These signal that you stay current and are willing to learn. Recruiters love future-ready candidates.

• Certifications & Tools

  10-15% of your skills

  Specific platform certifications — AWS Certified, PMP, Google Analytics Certified, HubSpot Certified. These are searchable keywords that prove verified competency.

• Having fewer than 15 skills

  Fix: Add every role-relevant skill you can back up. Each skill is a searchable keyword.

• Only listing hard skills

  Fix: Add 5-8 soft skills. Recruiters filter by communication, leadership, teamwork.

• Featuring endorsed skills instead of strategic ones

  Fix: Feature your 5 most in-demand skills for your target role, regardless of endorsement count.

• Ignoring trending skills

  Fix: Add emerging skills like AI, Prompt Engineering, or Data Ethics — if you've actually used them.

• Using vague skill names

  Fix: Be specific: 'React' not 'Frontend', 'Google Analytics 4' not 'Analytics'.

• Never updating skills

  Fix: Review quarterly. Remove outdated tech, add new certifications, update your top 5.

• Not linking skills to your experience

  Fix: Attach skills to the jobs where you used them so visitors see where each skill comes from.

• Having zero endorsements

  Fix: Endorse colleagues for skills you've seen them use, and ask 3 teammates for your top skills.

• Listing skills that contradict your headline

  Fix: Align skills with your headline and summary narrative. Mismatches confuse recruiters.

• Adding skills you cannot discuss in an interview

  Fix: Only add skills where you have at least working knowledge. Faking skills backfires in interviews.

1. Week 1

   Give First

   Endorse 3-5 colleagues a day for skills you've genuinely seen them use. LinkedIn notifies them, and many will return the favour. Focus on close teammates who know your work.

2. Week 2

   The Direct Ask

   Send personalized messages to 10 colleagues: 'Hey [Name], would you mind endorsing me for [Skill]? I'd be happy to do the same for you.' Name the exact skill — vague asks get ignored.

3. Week 3

   Content-Driven Endorsements

   Share a LinkedIn post showcasing a project that demonstrates your top skills. Tag collaborators who worked on it. When people see your work, they are more likely to endorse you organically.

4. Week 4

   Recommendations & Proof

   Ask 2-3 people for a written recommendation that mentions your top skills with a real example. Link each skill to the job where you used it, and add certifications that back it up.

• Recent Graduates

  Build a skills section from scratch with the right mix of academic knowledge, internship skills, and trending technologies that entry-level recruiters search for.

• Career Changers

  Identify transferable skills from your current role and discover which new skills to add for your target industry. Bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

• Job Seekers

  Optimize your skills to match recruiter search queries — and compare them with the exact job post you're applying to.

• Senior Professionals

  Audit skills accumulated over years. Remove outdated technologies, add leadership and strategy skills, and ensure your profile reflects your current seniority level.

• Startup Founders

  Showcase your versatile skill set across business, technical, and leadership domains. Investors and partners check LinkedIn — your skills section tells your story.

• Freelancers & Consultants

  Clients search LinkedIn for specialists. Having the exact skills they search for means appearing in their results.

• List Every Relevant Skill

  LinkedIn lets you add up to 100 skills. Each skill is a keyword — more relevant skills means more search matches. Only add skills you can back up.

• Feature Your Top 5 Strategically

  Your top skills show in your About section. Make these your most in-demand, role-relevant skills — not just the ones with the most endorsements.

• Balance Hard and Soft Skills

  Recruiters search for technical skills but evaluate soft skills in interviews. A balanced profile signals you are both competent and collaborative.

• Include Trending & Emerging Skills

  Skills like AI/ML, Generative AI, and Prompt Engineering are in high demand. Adding the ones you've really used signals that you stay current.

• Match Skills to Job Descriptions

  Read 5 job postings for your target role and note the skills that appear in all of them. These are your must-haves — use the same words they do.

• Get Strategic Endorsements

  Endorsements are social proof on the skills that matter. Focus on your top 5 — quality beats quantity.

• Link Skills to Your Experience

  Attach each skill to the job, education, or certification where you used it. It shows where your skills come from and makes them more believable.

• Remove Outdated Skills Quarterly

  Delete skills for deprecated technologies or irrelevant roles. Outdated skills dilute your profile and attract the wrong job matches.

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• Add skills in the EXACT phrasing recruiters use in job postings — if postings say 'React', don't write 'ReactJS'

• Before each application, paste the job post into the analyzer and update your top 5 to match

• Use LinkedIn Premium to see which skills appear most in your saved job searches

• Endorsements from people who are themselves skilled in that area carry the most weight

• Add industry-specific acronyms as separate skills — 'SaaS', 'B2B', 'OKRs' — recruiters search for these

• Attach skills to every position where you used them — it turns a list into proof

• When endorsing others, endorse the skill you've actually seen them use — it's more meaningful for both of you

• Your skills feed LinkedIn's job recommendations — better skills mean better job matches