(The Trusted Pipeline for Tier 3 Talent) Status: (Pre-Development) Target Launch: Post Skill Flex Academy LMS Launch
The Job Seeker's Plight (Ankit, Skill Flex Grad): Ankit just aced our Web Development course. He's now skilled in React and Node.js. But on large job platforms, he's invisible. He applies to "entry-level" jobs in Hyderabad but competes with thousands. He gets no replies, his confidence drops, and he feels his new skills are wasted. His problem isn't a lack of skill; it's a lack of a trusted, focused platform.
The Employer's Frustration (Mr. Sharma, Hyderabad HR Manager): Mr. Sharma needs to hire junior developers. He posts on a big job portal and gets 500 applications in a day. 90% are from candidates with irrelevant degrees or no practical skills. His team wastes a week sifting through resumes. His problem isn't a lack of applicants; it's a lack of qualified, pre-vetted candidates.
Our Hypothesis: A closed, curated job board that directly connects verified Skill Flex graduates with employers who trust our training will dramatically increase Ankit's hireability and Mr. Sharma's hiring efficiency.
Goal: Validate that a curated job board significantly improves placement rates for Skill Flex graduates and reduces hiring time for partner employers.
| Metric Type | Specific Metric | MVP Target |
|---|---|---|
| Student Success | % of active students who apply to ≥ 1 job | 60% |
| Employer Success | % of applicants that meet the job's "key skills" | >70% |
| Platform Health | Number of jobs posted by partner companies | 15 |
| Business Impact | Student placement rate through the platform | 20% |
These metrics are focused on validation, not vanity. They answer the question: "Are we solving the problem?"
| User Persona | Core Job-To-Be-Done (What they need to DO) | Biggest Fear |
|---|---|---|
| The Skill Flex Grad | "Find and apply to jobs that I'm actually qualified for, in less than 5 minutes." | "I'll apply and never hear back, just like on other sites." |
| The Trusted Employer | "Quickly post a job and get a shortlist of candidates who know React/Node/etc." | "I'll waste my time and still get low-quality applications." |
| The Skill Flex Admin | "See which companies are hiring and track our student placement rate." | "We won't be able to prove the ROI of our courses to new students." |
Guiding Principle: Curation Over Comprehensiveness. We are not building LinkedIn. We are building a focused pipeline.