Skills 1st Matching

    Skills 1st Matching Product

    Transform hiring and education with AI-powered skills-first matching that creates fairer opportunities and better outcomes for everyone.

    Quantify your workforce capability gaps.

    See Skills 1st Matching in Action

    Discover how Skills 1st Matching creates fairer opportunities through skills-based matching.

    Transforming Talent Outcomes

    See the measurable impact of skills-first matching

    15% vs 25%+
    Median vs top-quartile share of vacancies filled internally
    Source: APQC
    18–20%
    Higher pay for external hires versus internal moves into the same role
    Source: Matthew Bidwell, The Wharton School
    2%
    Of HR leaders say their organisation has adopted skills-based approaches across all processes
    Source: Gartner, 2024
    52,000+
    Skills mapped to ESCO and O*NET standards
    Source: Abodoo

    For Educators

    Help every student find their ideal career path with fair, skills-based matching that opens doors to opportunity.

    Student-Opportunity Matching

    Connect students with internships, placements, and entry-level roles based on their developing skills.

    Inclusive Placement

    Ensure all students have equal access to opportunities regardless of background or network.

    Skills-First Assessment

    Move beyond grades to showcase student capabilities and potential to employers.

    Benefits for Educational Institutions

    Improve graduate employment rates
    Provide equal opportunities for all students
    Demonstrate program effectiveness to employers
    Build stronger industry partnerships
    Support student career transitions

    For Business Leaders

    Hire for potential, not pedigree. Discover diverse talent and build stronger teams with bias-free, skills-based matching.

    AI-Powered Talent Discovery

    Find the right candidates based on skills and potential, not just traditional criteria.

    Bias-Free Hiring

    Eliminate unconscious bias with anonymous skills-based matching for diverse talent acquisition.

    Internal Mobility

    Unlock hidden talent within your organization for promotions and lateral moves.

    Benefits for Organizations

    Access hidden talent pools
    Reduce time to hire with skills first matching
    Increase workforce diversity
    Improve employee retention
    Lower recruitment costs

    Simple Process, Fair Results

    1

    Define Skills

    Specify the exact skills and competencies needed for the role or opportunity

    2

    AI Matching

    Our AI analyzes candidate skills and matches them anonymously based on capability

    3

    Connect

    Review matched candidates and connect with the best skills fit for your needs

    Ready to Transform Talent Matching?

    Create fairer opportunities and better outcomes with skills-first matching powered by AI.