I have always recommended using your key skills throughout your profile. A few year ago, #LinkedIn added the skills section. The initial reaction was not very favorable and generated a lot of skepticism. However, today it is imperative that the job seeker of today embraces this vital section. Your key skills should be strategically placed throughout your profile in your headline, summary section and work experience.
Why is it so important? Recruiters use key skills in building their #jobsearch criteria for candidates. They may select any number of skills to search for on LinkedIn. This five minute video explains how recruiters use LinkedIn to search and find the candidates they are seeking.
I am not alone in emphasizing the use of the Skills section within LinkedIn. Here Paul Cameron explains why LinkedIn Endorsements give You an Edge. More here
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