COMPARISON OF
EXISTING SITES
In order to ensure we created an original design, we undertook research to see what other tools are out there for people to use with similar use cases.
Job Switch
PROS
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Can select job role.
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Displays in demand information.
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Links to additional study options and Jobactive job board.
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Suggestions returned seem broad and unfocussed.
CONS
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Displays outputs in list format.
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Nesta Skills Map
PROS
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Interactive and graphical.
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Displays skills for each role and similar occupations.
CONS
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Busy website with a lot of information.
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Only displays digital skills.
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Based of online job boards - non-standardised description of roles.
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Does not allow users to select secondary role to compare.
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Muchskills
PROS
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Visually appealing and sleek design.
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Interactive
CONS
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Focused on internal company teams.
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Does not display vacancies.
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Skills Maps
PROS
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Visually represents skills linked with role.
CONS
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Hard to read and figure out relative strengths
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Individual focus on one role at a time.
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Not interactive.
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Does not show vacancies.
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EU Digital Skills Maps
PROS
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Visually represented map overlay.
CONS
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More about linking to digital upskilling programs.
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