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35 Critical Skills With Definitions
Active Listening: A person’s willingness and ability to hear and understand, focusing entirely on what is being said and confirming accurate comprehension of the message Application of Legal Skills: Basic understanding of legal processes and constraints as they pertain to a position or responsibility Business Case Development: Develop a compelling and credible business case for … Continue reading
College Graduates in US – Which skills employers are looking for
When hiring recent college graduates, employers say they place the greatest priority on a demonstrated proficiency in skills and knowledge that cut across majors. Written and oral communication skills, teamwork skills, ethical decision-making, critical thinking skills, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world settings are the most highly valued among the 17 skills and … Continue reading
Skilled Migrant Limit Reached in UK – CBI urges Cameron to lift it
David Cameron is risking the economic recovery by refusing to lift the cap on skilled foreign workers coming to the UK, the CBI has said. The monthly limit on visas was hit for the first time since it was introduced, in June and already again this month. Up to 20 firms have complained that they … Continue reading
Vocational education and training has been neglected OECD says
“Vocational education and training has been neglected. If “strong vocational programmes increase competitiveness”, “many programmes fail to meet labour market needs” writes the OECD in LEARNING FOR JOBS: SUMMARY AND POLICY MESSAGES. The OCDE review “aims to bridge the gap between learning and jobs, by exploring how to make initial vocational education and training for … Continue reading
India and Australia – The trade agreement to include upskilling
The planned Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement between Australia and India will enable Australia to contribute to the mass upskilling of India’s youth population, said Belinda Robinson, chief executive of Universities Australia, this week. The agreement, which is expected to be finalised at the end of the year, is being seen as an opportunity for both … Continue reading
Interns – They need to have specific skill sets just to get in the door
For many college-educated Americans, an internship is the first step on the career ladder. Internships have become a key talent pipeline for employers, so where students intern and how well they perform can have a lasting impact on their career prospects. For the second year, Burning Glass Technologies has used its ability to collect and … Continue reading
UK’s North Sea – Job losses raise skills and safety concerns
Cost-cutting in Britain’s North Sea oil and gas sector could lead to more acute skills shortages in future, industry experts have warned, with some expressing concerns that safety could be compromised. A plunge in crude prices over the last 12 months has prompted oil majors such as Royal Dutch Shell, BP , Chevron and ConocoPhillips … Continue reading
Job Search – Tips for a skills interview
1. Be prepared to offer examples of the work you’ve done: have you worked on logical or physical design or data conversion/migration projects? Have you ever lead a project? Similarly, you should think about the software and systems you know how to use, such as Siebel, SRM Organization, or SQL for a technology consulting role, … Continue reading
The skills gap in US – How companies can fill it
The labor market, meanwhile, has steadily bifurcated, with menial low-wage jobs on one end and high-skill, high-wage careers on the other. Technology and competition from emerging markets have undermined those in the middle. Yet at the same time, there’s a skills gap: in the US, nearly two-thirds of companies report having positions for which they … Continue reading
Immigration in UK – It added 2.4 million individuals with low numeracy skills research finds
Each year more than 300,000 people leave the UK to begin a new life overseas. In their place around 450,000 immigrants travel across our borders to seek new opportunities. But do immigrants adequately fill the jobs, and skills gaps, left behind by those who leave the UK? And do emigrants from this country enjoy a … Continue reading
India – Only 27% candidates enrolled in skill dev programmes got jobs
Only 27 per cent of the candidates enrolled in five national skill development programmes managed to secure jobs, says a World Bank study. “As per interim findings of the report, 27 per cent of candidates enrolled in the above skill development programmes found employment. “Some of the reasons for non-employment include resistance to migration, pursuit … Continue reading
Apprenticeship in US – A strong intermediary is key to a strong program report finds
As detailed in the recent Center for American Progress report, “Training for Success: A Policy to Expand Apprenticeships in the United States,” apprenticeship is a workforce-training model that combines on-the-job training with classroom- based instruction and has been proven to benefit employers, employees, and the overall economy. Apprenticeships allow businesses to meet the growing demand … Continue reading
Hays Global Skills Index – The global talent crisis is continuing to worsen
The global talent crisis is continuing to worsen. Across the globe we are seeing organisations fighting to find employees with the necessary skills and training. The Hays Global Skills Index 2014 reflects growing pressure in the skilled labour markets as the global economy recovers. Taken as a whole, labour market conditions tightened across the countries … Continue reading
LinkedIn’s list of the ‘hottest skills of 2014’ – Data mining on top
“Statistical analysis and data mining” topped LinkedIn’s list of the 25 Hottest Skills That Got People Hired in 2014. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Data mining tops LinkedIn’s list of the ‘hottest skills of 2014’.
UK – Employment rates much higher with at least one qualification compared with no qualifications
Fewer than half (48.5%) of those with no qualifications were in employment compared with around 8 in 10 (80.7%) of those with at least one qualification. Those with no qualifications were most likely to work in ‘elementary’ (28.0%) and ‘machine operatives’ (18.1%) occupations. In general, as the level of qualification increased, so did the employment … Continue reading
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