Selecting Skills for Your HUGO Profile

Adding skills to your HUGO profile is a key step in showcasing your expertise to clients and increasing your visibility on the platform. Skills are also a major factor in HUGO’s job-matching algorithm, connecting you with opportunities that align with your experience and goals. Here’s how you can add skills, why they’re important, and tips to make the most of this section.

Why Skills Matter on Your HUGO Profile

1. Match with Relevant Projects: Skills play a crucial role in how well your profile aligns with job postings, which is central to HUGO’s matching algorithm. Adding at least 10 relevant skills can significantly improve your chances of connecting with the right opportunities.
2. Increase Visibility: Skills act as keywords clients might search for. The more accurate and relevant your skills are, the better your profile’s visibility in search results.
3. Showcase Your Unique Expertise: Adding specific skills helps clients quickly understand your strengths and why you’re the right candidate for their projects.

How to Add Skills to Your HUGO Profile

You have two options for adding skills to your HUGO profile:

1. During Registration:

   1. When setting up your profile, you’ll be prompted to add relevant skills.

   2. Select up to 15 skills that best represent your expertise. This initial selection helps build a profile that highlights your strengths from the start.

2. Through the “My Profile” Section:

   1. Log in to your HUGO account and navigate to the “My Profile” section.

   2. Scroll down to the “Skills” section and click “Edit Skills”.

   3. Select up to 15 skills that best align with your goals and expertise.

   4. Save your changes to update your profile. You can edit your skills anytime to ensure they accurately reflect your current abilities and interests.

Tips for Choosing the Right Skills

• Prioritize Relevant Skills: Make sure to put your most recent and relevent skills at the top of your list of skills as our match algorithm will consider this prioritization when matching you to jobs.  
• Update Regularly: As your skillset evolves, make sure to update your HUGO profile. Keeping your skills current helps HUGO’s algorithm match you with the most relevant opportunities.

How HUGO Matches You with Opportunities

Once you’ve added skills to your profile, HUGO’s matching system uses this information to connect you with projects that fit your experience and preferences. You can view job matches anytime from your HUGO dashboard, ensuring you’re presented with jobs that best suit your expertise.