Via Business Insider:
But despite the surplus of job applicants, many companies have difficulties finding employees with the skills they’re looking for —creating what experts at Deloitte Consulting are calling the “Talent Paradox.”
A survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit of more than 350 executives from around the world discovered that employers are growing more concerned over the issue. Nearly two-thirds of the survey respondents say that talent shortages “are likely to affect their bottom line in the next five years.”
The Talent Paradox is equally challenging for workers as it requires them to continue learning new skills and developing existing ones.
Overcoming The Skills Gap: The "Talent Paradox" - Business Insider
Points:
- “…it can be more beneficial to learn a subject or a skill from people who’s recently learned it themselves.”
- “…set aside a portion of your unemployment benefits to advancing your career and helping you adapt for your next job.”
- “…taking on more responsibility at work to strengthen skills you already possess and learn new ones.”
- “Aim to build technical skills and stay up-to-date on trends in your industry.”
Ponder: How can you convince a new employer or your current employer you have the skills for a new position or promotion?
