LinkedIn skills badges

[RunningInTheWind]

Are these worth anything?

My industry is buoyant and I’m trying to get back in after an extended “sabbatical”.

Trying to brush up my (very specialised) skills and wondering whether the badges are worth it.

I don't think they are worth much. It's worth having a fully filled out LinkedIn profile though if you are going to apply through LinkedIn.

Lots of industries are very buoyant now, though. Make contact with a few recruiters in specialist recruitment agencies via LinkedIn.