Your skills section plays a key role in how clients find you on Upwork. It directly affects your visibility in search results and how well your profile matches job postings. That’s why optimizing this section is so important.
In the Skills Review area, you’ll see your current skills on the left side. These are the skills imported directly from your Upwork profile.
On the right side, you’ll find recommended changes based on an analysis of your profile title, overview, and overall positioning.
The goal is simple:
Identify skills you should add to better match your expertise and target jobs.
Highlight skills you may want to remove if they don’t align with your niche or dilute your positioning.
Each recommendation includes a short explanation, so you understand why a skill should be included or excluded. This helps you make strategic decisions instead of guessing.
Why does this matter?
When your skills are aligned with your title and overview, your profile becomes clearer, stronger, and more searchable. On the other hand, irrelevant or outdated skills can confuse clients and weaken your positioning.
Take time to review each recommendation carefully. Then, go back to your Upwork profile and update your skills accordingly. A focused and well-aligned skills list increases your chances of appearing in relevant searches - and getting hired.