Compare Profiles

Compare Profiles

Discover how to compare two or more skill profiles efficiently using the Compare Profiles feature. This document will guide you through accessing and utilizing this functionality to analyze how different profiles align, identify skill gaps, and explore opportunities for improvement.

Accessing the Compare Profiles Page

To access the Compare Profiles Page:
Step 1: From any page in the app, locate the “+New” button in the navigation bar.
Step 2: A drop down-menu will appear. Select “Compare Profiles” .

Selecting Profiles for Comparison

The profile comparison process follows a step-by-step flow to make it easier to select and review multiple profiles.

Step 1: Select a Primary Profile
On the first page, you’ll be prompted to select your primary profile.

You can choose from:

• Profiles created within your organizations
• Profiles available in the Organizations tab that includes public profiles shared across the SkillsEngine platform
• A newly generated profile using the Generate Skills tool by a simple text or uploading a document- such as a resume, job post, or course description- to automatically convert it into a profile.

If you create a new profile during this step, you will have the option to save the profile to your account or use it only for the comparison.

Step 2: Select Secondary Profiles

After selecting a primary profile, the next screen will prompt you to choose one or more secondary profiles for comparison. You can include as many profiles as you’d like.

Secondary profiles can come from:

• Your organizations
• Public profiles available under the Organizations tab
• A newly generated profile using the Generate Skills tool

Once two or more profiles are selected, click the “Compare Profiles” button in the top-right corner to generate the comparison. From there, you will be taken to the Compare Results Page, where you can click "Open" on any comparison to view the full report.

Review Comparison Results

At the top of the Compare Results Page, you’ll see a match overview showing the percentage of skills in the primary profile that are also found in the secondary profile. This section also displays a match badge indicating the level of alignment: Low Match, Medium Match, or High Match.

Below the match overview, you’ll find the Skill Gap Analysis, featuring a donut chart that breaks down:

• The number of shared skills between both profiles

• Skills unique to the primary profile

• Skills unique to the secondary profile

For Curriculum-to-Occupation and Credential-to-Occupation comparisons, an additional Analyze the Skill Gap module will appear.

This section highlights the skills present in the occupation but missing from the curriculum or credential profiles, helping educators and program designers identify opportunities to better align learning outcomes with workforce needs.

Following the analysis, you will see the Comparison Summary and Suggestions for Next Steps.

These sections highlight key takeaways from the comparison and provide guidance on how to act on the results, such as strengthening specific skill areas or improving alignment with a target occupation.

Downloading Your Comparison Data

If needed, you can export the comparison data for further review or sharing.

Simply click the Export button at the top of the compare report to download the full data set as a CSV file onto your computer.

In addition, download buttons are available throughout the report, allowing you to export specific sections—such as shared skills, unique skills, or all skills—individually as CSV files.

*NOTE: The Compare feature is actively evolving. We welcome your feedback as we continue improving the experience and expanding comparison capabilities across the platform.

Updated 03/04/2026, 3:10pm CST