Jobs and Skills Standards
Initiative
Overview

The Jobs and Skills Standards Initiative is an open-source platform dedicated to bridging the gap between job roles and the skills they require. In today’s dynamic job market, where technological advancements and economic shifts are reshaping industries, our initiative seeks to provide a universal, non-proprietary framework for skills classification.

What is the Jobs and Skills Standards Initiative About?

The core mission of the Jobs and Skills Standards Initiative is to standardize and democratize skills across various industries, ensuring that skills are universally recognized and accessible. Here’s what the initiative entails:

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Standardizing
Skills Libraries

In a landscape where companies develop their unique classifications of skills, often referred to as Skills Libraries, standardization becomes crucial. Our initiative aims to create a cohesive, standardized skills library that can be universally adopted, eliminating the inconsistencies and redundancies that arise from proprietary classifications.

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Skills-Based
Approach

Recognizing that skills are the building blocks of job descriptions, we emphasize a meticulous organization of skills by job sub-functions. Each job sub-function shares a set of core skills, reflecting the hierarchical structure of organizations from executive roles to various departments. Our platform mirrors this structure, ensuring that skills are accurately aligned with their respective job functions.

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Leveraging Advanced
Language Models

We utilize cutting-edge language models—ChatGPT-4, Llama3, Gemini, and Claude 2—to refine our understanding of job functions. These models help us:

  • Identify Common Job Functions: Mapping prevalent job functions and sub-functions across industries.

  • Synthesize Job Titles: Compiling a comprehensive list of job titles within these sub-functions, capturing the full spectrum of industry-specific roles.

  • Extract Relevant Skills: Analyzing job listings to extract pertinent skills, technologies, and tools associated with each job sub-function.

  • Ensure Continuous Updating: Our skills library is dynamic, with continuous integration of new job sub-functions and annual updates to capture emerging skills and industry trends.

Free and Collaborative
Platform

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Our platform is entirely free to access and encourages contributions from users. By refining existing data or adding new insights, users help keep our skills library comprehensive and current. This collaborative approach ensures that the platform evolves with the changing job market, benefiting all stakeholders.