When online applications require candidates to select their skills from a pulldown menu: how many skills are ideal to list - how many is too many?

When online applications require candidates to select their skills from a pulldown menu: how many skills are ideal to list - how many is too many? For jobs with a large variety of skills and requirements, is there a recommended limit as to how many to list?

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  1. Anonymous

    If you feel you can do so many skills, you can always target the skills that are outlined on the job description

  2. Anonymous

    Prioritize putting the ones that the job description requires. Also, include those you think are relevant to the position you are applying to. Others are just fluff.

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