According to TNO, the World Economic Forum, and the European Commission, the traditional CV is outdated. By 2030, it is expected that the Skills CV will become the new standard.
Organizations can no longer operate in isolation, relying solely on their own limited databases and software systems. To quickly assemble the right teams for new projects, it must be clear—across entire sectors—who possesses which skills, and where those skills can be deployed.
That’s exactly why the Skills Passport was developed. A passport that follows professionals throughout their careers, built on validated, sector-wide skills, and enriched with insights into each professional’s ambitions.
It’s all about skills—and how deployable they are. Lionhead supports this shift by using a solid database structure, powered by O*Net and ESCO, and enhanced with sector-specific skill sets.
Sector wide benefits
Speaking the same skill language and finding the right people fast is key to staying competitive in today’s market.
Lionhead provides tools to map and deepen skill profiles—benefiting both employees and employers.
Key benefits of the Skills Passport:
All acquired skills are listed and validated
Assessments of choice are included
Ambitions and development goals are indicated (anonymously)
Learning interests are highlighted
Certificates can be added
Dynamic CV with Built-In Evaluation Tools
Lionhead provides these tools for educational institutions, companies, assessment providers, recruiters, and certificate issuers.
Tired of job boards, vacancy-onboarding questions and vague matching algorithms? So are we.
With LionHead, you get:
No long onboarding processes
No endless forms
No unclear matching by external recruiters or job boards
Our Smart Onboarding helps you show what you’re really good at, what you want to learn, and where you want to grow—clearly, quickly, and with purpose.
One Skills Passport. Unlimited access to global opportunities.
Who Is the Skills Passport For?
The Skills Passport is designed for anyone who works, learns, or develops—from students to seasoned professionals, and from employers to educators:
Professionals & students – to gain insight into their skills, ambitions, and learning goals and get matched to their dream job
Freelancers – to get discovered and hired based on real skills, for projects across multiple sectors
Employers – to match talent more accurately and boost long-term workforce agility
Educational institutions – to align learning programs with real market skill gaps
Recruiters & HR teams – for transparent, data-driven matching based on validated skills
Certification bodies – to securely record and recognize qualifications in a unified way
In short: the Skills Passport is for anyone building a future where skills take the lead.
Skills Passport for:
Job searchers receive a CV that provides clear, skill-based insights for employers.
Don’t stumble into a job just because it came from a friend, a recruiter’s pitch, or a flashy job board ad. Take a smarter approach — explore roles that truly match your profile with your Skills Passport.
This is your life. Make sure your ambitions and preferences are part of the equation. There are jobs out there you didn’t even know existed.
Students receive a free Skills Passport – it gives them insight into their skills and helps them map these out with the support of an AI Agent. They can then explore the job market and immediately see which roles match their profile. This way, they don’t stumble into a new job only to leave a year later, but instead make a well-informed decision.
Freelancers spend less time on acquisition and searching for the right projects. They are found based on their expertise and can explore opportunities that match their skills profile—quickly and efficiently.
Employers now have access to employee CVs in a consistent format, with reliable and comparable content. Projects can be staffed more effectively using data-driven insights. Employees work in roles that align with their ambitions—improving retention. At the same time, hiring and workforce planning become far more efficient by leveraging Flexible Workforce Pools, where candidates present a validated Skills CV.
Recruiters can quickly approach and compare candidates based on actual skills and expertise. HR teams can use the Skills CV as a foundation for evaluations, offer tailored training aligned with employee ambitions, and support outplacement by placing employees in the Shared Workforce Pool—where new opportunities await.
The Skills CV provides a powerful tool for hiring, development, and transition, empowering HR to play a key role in driving business success in an increasingly competitive job market.
Build their Skills CV not only from course material, but also from internship experience and personal strengths. With the help of the AI Agent, students are guided to reflect on their ambitions — gaining valuable insight and preparing more effectively for their future.
LionHead can align your curriculum with existing databases, giving you deeper insight into how your program matches the skills currently in demand in the job market.
The Skills CV is tailored to fit the needs of different organizations and takes into account various levels of education—or better yet: levels of deployable skills. That’s why a welder’s Skills CV will be more to the point compared to that of an international project manager.
The diversity in skills may differ, but one thing remains the same: We create a no-nonsense CV for both, always aligned with their individual ambitions.
Assessment tool providers that offer deeper insights into individual skills can link their results directly to the Skills CV. This valuable information is displayed on a dedicated page, helping both employees and employers understand each other even better.
LionHead does not provide assessments itself, and leaves the choice of specific tools to the employer. However, assessment providers are welcome to partner with LionHead, so their tools can be properly integrated into the Skills CV.
ATS and ERP software providers play a crucial role in recruitment, team planning, and project management. Skills CVs can be seamlessly integrated into these systems and used to support internal operations.
LionHead specializes in skills databases that go beyond sectors, yet offer deeper insight into specific skill sets than standard frameworks like ESCO and O*Net. LionHead can deliver the data and integration needed to connect this information to the Skills CV— allowing ATS and ERP providers to serve their clients even more effectively.
Issuers of essential certifications—required for specific professions or tasks—can seamlessly connect to the Skills CV. LionHead ensures that certifications are clearly and accurately displayed.
Through an API integration, certification details and validity periods can be linked to the dynamic Skills CV. This integration must be discussed on a case-by-case basis with each issuing body, in accordance with GDPR regulations and security requirements.
Effortless Integration
LionHead’s Smart Skills Onboarding Tools operate as a seamless layer on top of your existing systems—no interference, no changes required. Keep your current processes intact while adding powerful, skills-based capabilities.
LionHead’s solutions are fully modular—use only what fits your organization. Receive Validated Skills Passports via our Smart Onboarding Tool, build Vacancies Based on Skills, and match the Right Talent to the Right Projects with precision. Empower your teams with tools that work the way you do.
Tap into the most comprehensive and sector-specific database available—dynamically updated with all relevant skills and technologies in your industry. Built on an internationally standardized framework, yet enriched with far more relevant insights than you’re used to.
Use the Flexible Workforce Pool at your convenience—never lose sight of qualified professionals again. Instantly match candidates to new projects based on validated skill sets. Be future-ready and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
In full collaboration with the market – no black box
We create transparency and shared understanding across the entire sector. All data is traceable and open—no hidden algorithms. The goal: higher workforce productivity, both in your organization and beyond. And most importantly: intrinsically motivated staff.
