Company History

Overview

All SkillScan tools provide a fast, interactive and intuitive-based process for identifying transferable skills – knowledge essential to targeting appropriate career options, college majors and training programs. SkillScan also features a system for integrating skill results with other traditional interests, values and personality inventories to provide a holistic picture of client career patterns. SkillScan is instrumental in career counseling to help clients develop skill-based resumes and cover letters and prepare for interviews. SkillScan users gain a competitive edge in a tight job market.

Career Driver (2008)

career driver

SkillScan created Career Driver, an interactive online career assessment that offers the Advance Pack skill lexicon and customized reports for:

  • Career Launchers – individuals planning their first careers
  • Career Transitioners – individuals considering a career change

Advance Pack (2005)

advance pack

SkillScan released Advance Pack, a skills assessment tool designed to meet the needs of the well-educated client.

SkillScan Online (1998)

SkillScan released its first online assessment, SkillScan Online: Have Skills, Will Travel. This online version provided a self-directed experience that clients could access remotely and at their convenience. It has been replaced by our new career aptitude test, Career Driver (described above).

Professional Pack (1987)

professional pack

SkillScan launched its flagship assessment, Professional Pack. Over the past twenty years, Professional Pack has become the primary skills assessment tool used by thousands of colleges, universities, organizations and career counseling practices throughout the United States and Canada.