Do LinkedIn Skills Assessments Make a Difference?

Do LinkedIn Skills Assessments make a difference?

We know more than 90% of recruiters search LinkedIn for candidates who possess specific skills.
 
If you have a comprehensive LinkedIn profile, you are going to stand out to these recruiters.
 
This starts with a quality photo, a compelling headline, and an engaging About Me section with searchable keywords.
 
But there is more you can do to weigh the odds in your favor.
 
Using LinkedIn Skill Assessments is one way.
 
If you are wondering do they make a difference, here are three facts in favor for leveraging LinkedIn Assessments.
 

• LinkedIn Skill Assessments allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of skills you’ve added on your profile by completing assessments specific to those skills.
• Recruiters can search for candidates who have passed assessments for these skills using specific search parameters and filters.
• Skill assessment badges appear in search results lists, allowing recruiters to prioritize profiles even if they didn’t filter by skills assessments.

 
Will using the LinkedIn Skills Assessments lead to more interviews?  
 
In today’s job market, they can’t hurt your prospects.
 
To learn more about the LinkedIn Skills assessments, check out my latest video:
 
How LinkedIn Skills Assessment Helps Job Seekers