Quick Answer
Add skills in the "Skills" section of your job listing. Type any skill and press Enter to add it as a tag. You can add up to 50 skills to communicate role requirements to candidates. Skills are display-only—they help candidates evaluate fit but don't affect how your job is matched or discovered.
Overview
The Skills section lets you list the competencies, technical abilities, certifications, and soft skills candidates need for the position. Unlike the structured Job Industries picker, Skills uses a free-form tag system—type whatever keywords best describe your requirements.
This helps candidates quickly evaluate whether they're qualified before reading the full job description.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Skills Section
Navigate to your Edit Job page and expand the "Skills" section.
Step 2: Type a Skill
Click in the text field and type a skill keyword.
Step 3: Press Enter
Press Enter and your skill appears as a tag.
Step 4: Add More Skills
Repeat to add additional skills. You can add up to 50 total.
Step 5: Submit Your Changes
Click "Publish Draft" to save.
What to Include in Job Skills
Technical Skills
Tools, technologies, and platforms:
Python, JavaScript, React, SQL, AWS
Salesforce, HubSpot, QuickBooks
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma
Professional Skills
Job-specific competencies:
Project Management, Agile, Scrum
Financial Analysis, Budgeting
Client Relations, Account Management
Required Qualifications
Credentials the role requires:
CPA Required, Bar Admission
Licensed Contractor, Registered Nurse
Security Clearance, CDL
Soft Skills
Interpersonal and general abilities:
Communication, Team Collaboration
Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Time Management, Attention to Detail
Removing Skills
To remove a skill:
Locate the skill tag
Click the "✕" on the tag
The skill is immediately removed
Click "Publish Draft" to save
Skills vs. Job Description
Content | Where It Goes |
Quick-scan requirements | Skills section (tags) |
Detailed explanations | Job description |
Context and expectations | Job description |
Searchable keywords | Both |
Use Skills for at-a-glance requirements. Use the job description to explain requirements in detail, provide context, and describe how skills will be used.
Important Notes
Display only: Skills are for candidate information—they don't affect job matching or publication placement
Free-form entry: Type anything—there's no predefined list
Maximum 50 skills: Focus on the most important requirements for a clean display
Visibility toggleable: You can hide the Skills section if preferred
FAQs
Will adding more skills help candidates find my job? Skills are display-only—they help candidates evaluate fit after finding your job, but don't affect search or discovery. Job Industries affect discovery.
Should I list every skill that would be helpful? Focus on must-have skills. A long list of nice-to-haves can overwhelm candidates. Use "preferred" language in your job description for non-essential skills.
What's the difference between Skills and Job Industries? Job Industries categorize the role for browsing and search (26 broad categories). Skills list specific competencies required (free-form tags, up to 50).
How many skills should I add? We recommend 10-20 focused skills. Enough to communicate requirements clearly, but not so many that the list becomes overwhelming.