Question 1

What is Skillrater?

Accepted Answer

Skillrater is a skills evidence and opportunity platform. It turns profiles, resumes, work evidence, and references into structured skill evidence, career direction, and opportunity recommendations. Originally launched in 2012 as a social skill rating and 360-degree feedback platform, Skillrater has evolved into a modern career intelligence tool.

Question 2

Who created Skillrater?

Accepted Answer

Skillrater was created by Louis Carter, founder of Best Practice Institute, Most Loved Workplace, and a recognized authority on leadership development and workplace culture.

Question 3

Is Skillrater free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The instant skill evidence preview is free. A full detailed report requires providing your contact information. There is no credit card required.

Question 4

How is Skillrater different from LinkedIn?

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn endorsements are one-click, unstructured, and unverified. Skillrater analyzes actual skill evidence from your profile, resume, and work history to produce structured, actionable insights about your demonstrated competencies.

Question 5

How does the Skill Evidence Profile work?

Accepted Answer

Paste your LinkedIn profile text, resume, bio, or portfolio content. Skillrater analyzes the text to identify demonstrated skills, skill gaps, career fit, and opportunity recommendations.

Question 6

What information do I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

Just paste text from your professional profile. Optionally add career goals, target role, target industry, and location preferences for more personalized results.

Question 7

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Skillrater does not store your full pasted text. We only store summary scores and contact information (with your consent). You control what is shared.

Question 8

Can companies use Skillrater?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Company Profile Analysis tool helps employers assess their employer brand strength, skill signals, and talent attraction effectiveness.

Question 9

What happened to the original Skillrater 360 feedback platform?

Accepted Answer

The original platform evolved. The core principles — multi-source skill validation, evidence-based assessment, and stakeholder feedback — now power Skillrater's modern skills evidence engine.

Question 10

Can I still get 360-degree feedback?

Accepted Answer

Skillrater's Private Skill References feature is the modern evolution of 360 feedback, allowing you to collect structured skill validation from colleagues and stakeholders.

Question 11

What is the connection to Best Practice Institute and Most Loved Workplace?

Accepted Answer

All are part of Louis Carter's ecosystem focused on making workplaces better. BPI provides leadership development, Most Loved Workplace certifies exceptional employers, and Skillrater provides skills evidence and career intelligence.

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