The vocabulary of skills assessment
💡 Note : Each organization uses its own terms and definitions. There is no universal language for skills and careers. We have compiled this glossary based on discussions with our customers and prospects.
👩🏼🏫 DefinitionsBelow you'll find the different terms used in the Skills product.
| Term | Définition |
| Skills | Product name |
| Skills Matrix |
Defines a set of skills and associated expectations (can have 1 to 10 levels). Example: "Customer Success |
| Level |
Level associated with the employee on the skills matrix / Skill level Example: "Junior |
| Skill |
Skill required to succeed in one's job. A skill can be used in several skill matrices. Example: "Project Management |
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Expectations |
Expectations for a skill (based on a level if applicable). Example for the "Project Management" skill: "Communicates proactively on the progress of a project". |
| Career Explorer |
Tab listing the different skills matrices. Accessible to employees |
| Skills Library |
Library of skills Accessible to Admins only |
| Career tab |
Employee career follow-up tab, which displays expectations for the level to which the employee is attached. |
➡️ Why don't we talk about career paths?
The career path can also be seen as a person's career project, which will require several stages or tasks. The career path does not always concern a single profession. It can also refer to the reconversion of an employee from one profession to another, which is why we have avoided this term in order to avoid confusion.
➡️ Is there a difference between a skills matrix and a job description?
Yes, the job description is based on the skill matrix and is a more synthetic version of it. However, it is still possible to materialize it on Elevo by making a skills matrix with a single level and associated skills.