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AI Skills Gap Analysis

Students cannot close gaps they do not see. Prentus AI Skills Gap Analysis compares each student’s current skills against the requirements for their target careers, then provides specific recommendations for closing the gaps through coursework, certifications, and experiences.

AI Skills Gap Analysis - Prentus feature

24/7

Available to students

2-4 wk

Implementation time

15hrs

Saved per advisor weekly

AI Skills Gap Analysis detail view

How It Works

The AI compares a student’s current skills, as reflected in their resume, coursework, and self-assessment, against the skills most commonly required for their target roles. The gap analysis is specific and actionable, not generic.

  • Powered by AI trained on career services best practices
  • Available 24/7 for students on any device
  • Integrates seamlessly with your existing workflows

Built for Career Services Teams

Aggregate skills gap data reveals patterns across student populations, showing academic leaders which skills are consistently lacking. This informs curriculum development and co-curricular programming decisions.

  • Advisor dashboard with real-time student analytics
  • Reduces staff workload on routine tasks
  • Easy onboarding with no IT infrastructure required
AI Skills Gap Analysis advisor view
AI Skills Gap Analysis results view

Real Results You Can Measure

Yes. The Advisor Suite provides institutional-level skills gap reports that help career services teams design workshops and programming that address the most common gaps across their student population.

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The Old Way vs The Prentus Way

The Old Way

  • Students only get help during office hours
  • Career staff overwhelmed by routine questions
  • No visibility into student career preparation progress
  • One-size-fits-all career advice for every student

The Prentus Way

  • 24/7 AI-powered career support on any device
  • AI handles routine tasks so staff focus on impact
  • Real-time dashboard tracking student engagement
  • Personalized guidance matched to each student’s goals

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the skills gap analysis work?

The AI compares a student’s current skills, as reflected in their resume, coursework, and self-assessment, against the skills most commonly required for their target roles. The gap analysis is specific and actionable, not generic.

What data sources does it use for employer requirements?

Prentus analyzes current job postings, employer requirements, and industry trends to determine which skills are most in-demand for specific career paths. This ensures recommendations reflect the real market, not outdated assumptions.

Can students act on the recommendations?

Yes. Each gap comes with specific recommendations, such as courses to take, certifications to pursue, projects to complete, or experiences to seek. Students can integrate these into their academic and extracurricular planning.

How does this help academic programs?

Aggregate skills gap data reveals patterns across student populations, showing academic leaders which skills are consistently lacking. This informs curriculum development and co-curricular programming decisions.

Can career services use this at the institutional level?

Yes. The Advisor Suite provides institutional-level skills gap reports that help career services teams design workshops and programming that address the most common gaps across their student population.

See Prentus in Action

Discover how AI Skills Gap Analysis can transform your career services.