SkillsFirst is an AI‑powered career development platform that helps students, job seekers, and institutions create high‑quality resumes, cover letters, interview responses, and more. It provides real‑time scoring, personalized feedback, and data‑driven tools to strengthen career readiness at scale. Designed for learners and organizations alike, SkillsFirst supports equitable, transparent, and skills‑based career advancement.
To login as a current student go to the SkillsFirst Login and click on the “KU Single Sign On” button. Login using your standard KU Single Sign on ID and password.
Resume Tool
- Helps users create high‑quality, professional resumes with AI‑powered feedback.
- Provides real‑time scoring based on structured rubrics.
- Automatically redacts personal information before AI analysis for privacy protection.
Interview Simulation Tool
- Simulates real interview scenarios with AI‑generated questions and coaching.
- Evaluates responses using deterministic scoring for objective and fair assessment.
Cover Letter Tool
- Supports creation of tailored cover letters with guided prompts and AI suggestions.
- Gives structured, deterministic scoring to ensure fairness and transparency.
- Removes personal identifiers during AI processing to safeguard user privacy.
Elevator Pitch Tool
- Guides users in crafting concise and effective personal elevator pitches.
- Offers AI‑generated feedback and scoring to refine clarity and impact.