Role Readiness Scoring

Introduction

Role Readiness Scoring distills your skill gap analysis into a single percentage. It answers the question: "How ready am I for this role?"

Why It Exists

Seeing a list of gaps is useful, but a summary metric makes progress trackable. Readiness scores let you set targets and measure improvement over time.

How It Works

The readiness score is calculated as:

1. Each required skill has a weight based on importance to the role 2. Your achieved level is clamped to the required level (you do not get extra credit for exceeding requirements) 3. Weighted achievement is summed and divided by total weighted requirements

Formula:

• Readiness = (Sum of Achieved × Weight) / (Sum of Required × Weight) × 100

Example

For a role requiring:

• React (weight 1.0, required 85)
• TypeScript (weight 0.9, required 80)

If your levels are React 75, TypeScript 60:

• Achieved: (75 × 1.0) + (60 × 0.9) = 129
• Required: (85 × 1.0) + (80 × 0.9) = 157
• Readiness: 129 / 157 × 100 = 82%

What You Can See

Readiness Gauge

A circular progress indicator showing your percentage.

Target Comparison

Side-by-side view of your current score and the role's requirement threshold.

Trend Chart

Historical readiness scores if you have run multiple analyses.

Breakdown Table

How each skill contributes to or detracts from your score.

Who Should Use This

• Anyone using Skill Gap Analysis who wants a summary metric
• Goal-oriented developers tracking monthly progress
• Hiring managers quickly assessing candidate fit

Real-World Value

• Set concrete goals (e.g., "reach 80% for Senior Frontend by Q3")
• Celebrate incremental progress
• Compare readiness across multiple target roles
• Prioritize roles you are closest to qualifying for

Common Scenarios

Goal Setting

See you are at 65% for your dream role. Set a target to reach 80% in three months.

Role Comparison

Compare readiness for Backend vs. Full Stack roles to decide which path to pursue.

Weekly Check-In

Re-run analysis after a week of focused learning to see score improvement.

Limitations & Notes

• Scores above 100% are not possible; exceeding requirements does not boost the score
• The score reflects data from connected platforms only
• Soft skills and cultural fit are not measured

FAQs

What is a good readiness score? Typically, 75%+ indicates strong preparation. Below 50% suggests significant gaps.

Does the score guarantee I will get the job? No. It measures skill alignment, not interview performance or cultural fit.

Why did my score drop? Updated benchmarks or synced data revealing lower activity can cause decreases.

Can I see readiness for multiple roles at once? Yes. The compare feature shows readiness across selected roles side by side.