Failed job applications a result of skills mismatch
Singapore
MORE than mismatches in aspects such as salary expectations, education or experience, skills mismatches are the most likely to result in an unsuccessful job application, according to a study by Ministry of Trade and Industry economists.
In particular, "non-generic skills mismatch" - knowledge of particular programming languages or expertise in areas such as tax and insurance - was more significant than a mismatch in generic skills.
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