SkillsFirst

?? We’re thrilled to share that SkillsFirst has partnered with Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan through our exclusive collaboration with PeopleGrove! ?? What sets us apart? SkillsFirst’s GPT AI-powered tools for resumes, cover letters, pitches, and interviews are now seamlessly integrated within the PeopleGrove platform, giving students and alumni one-stop access to everything they need for career success. This scalable, reportable solution enhances both connectivity and continued engagement, making it easier than ever to tap into new opportunities and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced job market. ?? Our close collaboration with PeopleGrove promises to deliver new value-added tools and ongoing innovations, empowering students and professionals alike to grow their careers. A special thank you to Lou Ecken Kidd [she/her], Shane P., and Kathryn Roman for their support and participation in making this partnership a reality! #SkillsFirst #AIpowered #CareerTech #HigherEducation #PeopleGrove #TaubmanCollege #StudentSuccess #SeamlessIntegration #MasterYourStory

?? Introducing the Narrative Quality Check! ?? Many job seekers focus on hitting the right keyword match score to pass through ATS, but that’s only half the battle. The narrative you tell in your resume—how you communicate growth, achievements, and leadership—can be just as important. With our newest feature, the ? Narrative Quality Check ?, we help both job seekers and resume reviewers look beyond keywords to assess how well a resume tells a compelling professional story. The scan evaluates critical areas like message clarity, career progression, and measurable achievements to ensure resumes reflect more than just a keyword match score. ?? Check out the example below, where we analyze a resume that needs improvement in narrative quality. #MasterYourStory #AIinCareers #ResumeWriting #CareerGrowth #SkillsFirst #NarrativeQuality #JobSearchSuccess #ResumeAdvice

At SkillsFirst, we’re all about helping job seekers master their interview and pitch performance by focusing on what they can change—like word choice and language tone. It’s what you say, not how you say it! We don’t want to make students self-conscious about nonverbal factors that may be difficult to change; instead, we’re here to boost their confidence. We believe that making adjustments to the content is the easiest way to make a big impact. Let’s work together to empower them and build that self-confidence! ?? #CareerCoaching #JobSeekers #InterviewTips #ElevatorPitch #SkillsFirst #ConfidenceMatters #MasterYourStory

?? Big Upgrade: Supercharge Your Career Prep Tools with AI-Powered Feedback! ?? We’re excited to roll out major upgrades to our Elevator Pitch Builder and Interview Practice System. Now, organizations can give users the ability to extract transcripts from audio and video responses, review them, and get job-specific, AI-powered feedback that’s easy to understand and ready to use. Users can fine-tune their answers with real-time insights! Here’s what you can now offer with these tools: ?? Relevance to Job Descriptions – Makes sure answers hit the mark by focusing on the job’s key responsibilities. ?? Professionalism & Tone – Checks if the language and tone are polished and professional. ?? Industry-Specific Language & Keywords – Reviews the use of important terms that help candidates stand out. ?? Impact & Skills Alignment – Highlights how well skills and experience are matched to the role. ??? Clarity & Conciseness – Helps ensure answers are clear, to the point, and easy to understand. ? Behavioral Frameworks – Keeps answers structured using STAR or CART for top-notch behavioral interview responses. Schools and organizations can customize the AI tools and scans that users and reviewers see, making it easy to tailor everything to your needs and priorities. Give your users and staff the best tools to level up their interview prep and career success! ?? #AIinCareerPrep #SkillsFirst #CareerSuccess #InterviewPrep #ElevatorPitch #JobSpecificFeedback #EdTech #AIInnovation #MasterYourStory

Are You Too Focused on Keyword Matching? ?? Keywords matter, but if you’re focused solely on them, you might be missing the bigger picture. What if students are listing experiences on their resumes that will soon be automated? As a reviewer, your goal is to help them stand out with skills that can’t be replaced by machines. That’s where SkillsFirst comes in! Our AI tools, like the ?? Automation Readiness Check ??, provide actionable feedback to help you guide students toward future-proof skills—not tasks that are at risk of automation. By focusing on experiences with staying power, we can help students stand out and prepare for the future job market. #AIinCareerPrep #Automation #FutureProofSkills #SkillsFirst #ResumeReview #MasterYourStory #CareerSuccess #HumanInTheLoop

Automation is reshaping the job market, and we’re excited to share how SkillsFirst is helping students and reviewers get ahead of these changes. Our Automation Risk Profile scan helps highlight future-proof skills and reduce focus on tasks that could be automated. Let’s prepare students and job seekers for what’s next! #AIinCareerPrep #Automation #FutureProofSkills #CareerSuccess #ResumeReview #SkillsFirst #MasterYourStory

?? Create Personalized Cover Letters Faster with AI Are you struggling to balance speed with authenticity in your cover letter writing process? SkillsFirst offers a powerful AI-powered solution that helps students generate tailored cover letters from their resumes and job descriptions—without losing their unique voice. Our platform features a ? centralized review center ? with tools that make collaboration between students and reviewers seamless. AI helps enhance feedback, accelerate reviews, and streamline conversations, thanks to embedded annotations, comments, and even media feedback directly on cover letters. Want to know more? Reach out to [email protected] to access our best practices guide or see our tools in action! ?? #AIinCareerPrep #SkillsFirst #CareerSuccess #CoverLetterHelp #Collaboration #MasterYourStory #HumanInTheLoop

??Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with SkillsFirst a cutting-edge provider of career preparation tools specializing in resume development, and interview preparation. Through this collaboration, we will now offer SkillsFirst's advanced AI-powered tools directly within the PeopleGrove platform, empowering students and alumni with personalized career preparation, resume-building, and interview practice resources. Together, we’re redefining career readiness by integrating Resume and Career Prep Tools powered by SkillsFirst into PeopleGrove’s platform, helping millions of users achieve career success. Read the announcement here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NKG1Z0 #PeopleGrove #SkillsFirst #StudentSuccess #CareerReadiness #CareerOutcomes

?? Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with PeopleGrove, a leading platform dedicated to enhancing student success and alumni engagement. ?? Through this collaboration, PeopleGrove will now offer SkillsFirst's advanced AI-powered tools directly within their platform, empowering students and alumni with personalized career preparation, resume-building, and interview practice resources. Together, we’re redefining career readiness by integrating our innovative tools into PeopleGrove’s platform, helping millions of users achieve career success. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we embark on this transformative journey! ?? Read the full announcement on the PeopleGrove website: https://lnkd.in/escAQmkA #SkillsFirst #PeopleGrove #CareerReadiness #AI #Collaboration #MasterYourStory

??? Elevate Your Career Center with AI-Powered Resume Tools We’re excited to share some of our favorite AI tools to improve resume quality at scale. Our AI Best Practices Guide offers a 9-step framework designed to help career centers and faculty harness AI to create standout resumes. While organizations can tailor the AI to fit their specific needs, this guide highlights nine particularly useful tools that can make a big impact. What’s Inside: ?? Resume Readiness Check: Ensure every resume is polished and job-ready. ?? Bullet Point Impact & Revisions: Refine key achievements to make a bigger impact. ?? Career Competencies - 8 Key Skills: Highlight the critical skills that lead to success. ?? Target Job Fit & Skills Gap: See how well a resume matches job requirements and spot areas for improvement. ??? Cover Letter & Interview Prep: Round out the process with helpful insights for interviews and cover letters. These tools are tailored to meet your unique needs, helping both reviewers and students achieve their goals. Ready to boost your resume services with AI? Contact us at [email protected] to get started. ?? #AI #HigherEd #CareerSuccess #CareerCenters #StudentSuccess #ResumeBuilding #MasterYourStory