Career growth shouldn't be a guessing game based on vague feedback like "be more strategic" or "show more leadership".

But for most designers, that’s exactly what it is—a cycle of feeling stagnant and

being unclear about what to learn next.

The Skill Gap Analysis Guide changes that.

This structured system helps you stop guessing and start comparing your current abilities to the right roles, giving you an honest picture of where you stand and what to focus on next

What's Inside:

✓ Role-Targeting Framework — Identify 3–5 job descriptions for roles that genuinely excite you, not just the "logical next step"

✓ Common Skill Extractor — Identify patterns across multiple descriptions to find the 5–8 priority skills that matter most to hiring managers

✓ 1–5 Proficiency Scale Rubric — An objective framework to rate your current skills honestly—from "No Understanding" to "Mastery"—so you stop guessing your level

✓ Gap Prioritization Logic — A system to identify "critical gaps" (high-level requirements where you are currently low) vs. high-frequency gaps

✓ Learning & Practice Plan — Map out specifically what to learn, how to practice, and which portfolio piece will prove your new proficiency

✓ Career Health Check System — A repeatable process to tailor your resume, update your portfolio, and prepare for high-stakes interviews

Why This Works:

Most designers plateau because they try to "fix everything" instead of focusing on the specific currency their target role requires. By using a data-driven approach, you can identify red flags—like having too many critical gaps—or green lights that prove you are realistically only 3–6 months away from your next level.

This guide flips the script. Instead of waiting for a promotion or a new job to find you, you build an intentional roadmap to close your gaps and advocate for your own progression with evidence.

No more career stagnation. No more vague feedback. Just a clear, confident path to your next level.