How to Run a Skills Gap Analysis
Know exactly what you need to learn
Wondering which skills to learn next? Our Skills Gap Analysis compares your current qualifications against your target job requirements and creates a prioritized learning plan — so you focus on what actually matters for getting hired.
Step-by-Step Guide
Run the ATS check on your target job
Start by checking your resume against the job description you want. The skills gap analysis uses this data to identify what's missing.
Open Skills Gap Analysis from the sidebar
Click 'Skills Gap' in the Tools section. The analysis automatically pulls from your most recent ATS check.
Review your skills breakdown
You'll see your skills categorized into three groups: Skills You Have (matched), Skills to Develop (partial match), and Skills to Learn (missing). Each skill includes a priority level.
Check the learning recommendations
For each missing or underdeveloped skill, the analysis suggests specific resources, courses, and projects. Recommendations are prioritized by how important each skill is to the target job.
Create your learning plan
Focus on high-priority skills first. The analysis estimates how long each skill takes to develop, so you can plan your upskilling timeline realistically.
Update your resume as you learn
As you develop new skills, update your resume and re-run the ATS check to see your match score improve over time.
Pro Tips
- ✓Focus on the top 3 critical missing skills — those have the biggest impact on your candidacy.
- ✓Look for transferable skills you already have that map to requirements with different names.
- ✓Free resources like YouTube tutorials and documentation can fill many technical skill gaps.
- ✓Add projects and certifications to your resume as you develop new skills.
- ✓Run gap analyses for multiple jobs in your target role to find common required skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Skills Gap Analysis free?
Skills Gap Analysis is a premium feature available to Pro and Partner subscribers. The basic ATS check (which shows missing keywords) is free for all users and provides a simpler version of gap identification.
How accurate is the skills assessment?
The analysis is highly accurate for identifying explicit skill requirements from job descriptions. It matches your resume content against specific requirements using AI, so the accuracy depends on how detailed your resume is and how well the job description lists its requirements.
How long does it take to close a skills gap?
It depends on the skill. Some soft skills can be demonstrated in weeks through projects. Technical skills like a new programming language typically take 1-3 months of focused practice. Certifications vary from weeks to months depending on the certification.