Breaking Barriers: Connecting Skilled Individuals with Opportunities
Breaking Barriers for Non-Degree Candidates: Connect Your Skills with Opportunities and Build a Career Based on Talent, Not Degrees.
- Solo UX/UI Designer
- 21 Days
- Figma, Adobe XD and Miro
What was the
problem?
Before we got to work on overhauling the app flow and interface, we had to identify the problem.
While exploring various job platforms, I noticed that they were highly competitive, often not optimized for dropout students and candidates without degrees.
So, the problem statement is, College dropouts and non-degree holders often struggle to find jobs due to the focus on formal education. Traditional job boards prioritize degree holders, limiting opportunities for skilled individuals.
Solutions
Assumption?
A digital platform focused on skill-based hiring can address the challenges faced by college dropouts and non-degree holders. By providing a platform that prioritizes skills and experience over formal qualifications, this solution can connect these individuals with employers seeking talent based on their abilities and potential. The platform will leverage advanced matching algorithms, community features, and skill verification mechanisms to ensure efficient and effective job placement.
Targetted Location
-Meghalaya(Dropped Out Percentage 39.2%)
-Assam(36.3%),
-Tripura(35.0%)
-Nagaland (31.6%)
-Madhya Pradesh(30.7%),
Targetted Audience
• Individuals who left formal education:
-After completing class 12th
-During their college years
• Age range: 18 to 35 years
Design Thinking Process Used?
The process that I followed was the most widely used design thinking process.
Top Insights from Our Secondary Research?
Industry articles / Market reports
Competitor analysis
Upwork
Upwork
Toptal
Insights
- Competitors don’t offer a skill-based filter to help users find jobs that match their abilities.
- There are no assignment-based features tailored for skill-focused candidates on competitor platforms.
- Competitors don’t have a feature that highlights jobs matching a candidate’s skills.
- The option to upgrade your profile and see which employers have viewed your resume is missing from competitors.
- Competitors don’t offer an easy way for candidates to track their job applications, especially for those applying based on skills.
Top Insights from Our Primary Research?
Survey (Quantitative Research)
Are you highly skilled but lack a relevant degree?
50%
Are you familiar with individuals who have dropped out of formal education but possess valuable skills?
50%
Do you prefer getting a job based on your skills rather than having a relevant degree?
89%
Do you think the chances of getting hired are high if you have the skills but without a relevant degree?
50%
Survey (Quantitative Research)
Are you highly skilled but lack a relevant degree?
50%
Are you familiar with individuals who have dropped out of formal education but possess valuable skills?
50%
Do you prefer getting a job based on your skills rather than having a relevant degree?
89%
Do you think the chances of getting hired are high if you have the skills but without a relevant degree?
50%
Asked Questions on User Interviews (Qualitative Research)
- What do you think about a skilled person who lacks a relevant degree?
- What has your experience been with getting hired without a relevant degree?
- What problems do you face when you looking for job on social media platforms?
User Flow?
Where we came up with different ideas and brainstorming how our app would function.
Information Architecture?
Information Architecture was created to make the user’s journey clearer and more intuitive.
Key Features and USP of the App?
- Filter jobs by skills – Easily find jobs that match your specific skills.
- Skill-based assignments – Get assignments tailored to candidates with the right skills.
- Match skills with jobs – See which candidates have the skills that fit the job post.
- Profile upgrade – Upgrade your profile to see which companies or employers have viewed your resume.
- Track your application – status, especially designed for candidates applying based on their skills.
Hand Sketches Low Fidelity Wireframes?
Hand Sketches used to draw low fidelity wireframes and these wireframes converted in to mid-fidelity wireframes later.
Wireframes Mid - Fidelity?
Next, I translated my ideas into mid-fidelity wireframes using ‘Miro‘ software to create the basic structure of the app.
Design System?
Color Palette Used
Why were these colors used?
- #2557A7 – A deep blue associated with trust, reliability, and security.
- #6537B6: – This purple represents creativity, luxury, and innovation.
Chosen Font
Satoshi
| Weight | Size |
| Regular | 14 |
| Medium | 18 |
| Bold | 18 |
Visual Design / UI?
Finally we have UI Screens of the app, Indroducing “Dropout Skills“, Unlock Your Potential: Your Degree Doesn’t Define You.
Usability Testing?
Users were asked to click on the interface to complete the task, allowing us to evaluate the app’s effectiveness.
User's Reviews
Prototype Link?
You can explore the interactive prototype by following the link provided here. It offers a hands-on experience of the design, allowing you to navigate through key features and get a feel for the user interface and flow.
Prototype Link?
You can explore the interactive prototype by following the link provided here. It offers a hands-on experience of the design, allowing you to navigate through key features and get a feel for the user interface and flow.