SkillsCV is a mobile application that matches candidates' skills and experiences with over 400,000 job vacancies in the Netherlands, prioritizing abilities over formal qualifications. By anonymizing personal data until a skills match is confirmed, the platform promotes equal opportunities in the job market.
Funding
$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional job search methods often rely heavily on formal qualifications and can perpetuate biases, limiting opportunities for candidates with valuable skills but non-traditional backgrounds. Candidates may struggle to showcase their abilities effectively, while employers may miss out on qualified individuals due to an overemphasis on credentials.
Solution
SkillsCV is a mobile application designed to match candidates with job vacancies based on their skills and experience, rather than solely on formal qualifications. The platform allows candidates to identify and highlight their skills, then matches them with over 400,000 job openings in the Netherlands. By anonymizing personal data until a skills match is confirmed, SkillsCV promotes equal opportunities and helps employers discover talent they might otherwise overlook. The app aims to create a fairer labor market where abilities are prioritized.
Target Audience
SkillsCV primarily targets job seekers in the Netherlands who want to be evaluated based on their skills and experience, as well as employers looking to diversify their talent pool and find qualified candidates with non-traditional backgrounds.
Features
- Skills-based matching algorithm that prioritizes abilities and experience over formal qualifications.
- Anonymized CVs to reduce bias and promote equal opportunities.
- Mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play.
- Large database of over 400,000 job vacancies in the Netherlands.
- Skills identification and assessment tools to help candidates showcase their abilities.