Choosing Your Skills

Learn how to add skills to your profile and grow your skillset

What Are Skills in Thirst?

In Thirst, skills are the specific areas of expertise you can showcase to highlight your knowledge and abilities. They help define your professional profile and ensure you connect with the right people and opportunities. Skills can range from technical proficiencies and industry knowledge to soft skills and niche areas of expertise.

Subscription Tiers and Skills

Important: Organisations subscribed to the Core tier will have limited access to custom skills. This means users in Core-tier organisations can only select skills from the pre-defined list provided by Thirst. Custom skills can be added only by organisations on higher subscription tiers.

How to Add Skills to Your Profile

To add skills to your profile, start by going to your profile, by selecting your avatar in the top right of the page and selecting My Profile.

Browse the list of available skills, or search for a specific skill by typing in the search box.

Once you have found the skill you're looking for selecting whether you are Working Towards, or have Achieved the skill, by checking the relevant box.

How Your Skills Influence What You See in Thirst

Your selected skills play a significant role in customising your Thirst experience:

• Enhanced Visibility: By clearly showcasing your skills, you increase your visibility to others seeking specific knowledge. This allows you to share your skills with others in your organisation and grow your network. 

• Personalized Recommendations: Your skills influence the personalized recommendations you receive on Thirst, ensuring that you’re matched with opportunities and content that align with your professional interests and goals.

By carefully selecting and regularly updating your skills, you ensure a more targeted and relevant experience on Thirst, and make it easier for you to share your knowledge with others.