Skills First

Welcome to Skills First, your one-stop shop for creating résumés and cover letters as well as having them reviewed by the career development team.

SkillsFirst at Abilene Christian University (ACU) is an AI-powered career development platform designed to help students and alumni build professional skills, prepare for the job search, and increase career readiness. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating and improving resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios, elevator pitches, and other professional documents. Students can also participate in mock interviews, receive AI-generated feedback, practice interview responses, and track their career readiness progress through personalized scoring and assessment tools. SkillsFirst combines career coaching technology, job application preparation, and professional development resources to help users confidently pursue internships, graduate school opportunities, and full-time employment.