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Skill matches to job requirements

Item:
2185
Title:
Skill matches to job requirements
Authors:
Chris Ryan, Mathias Sinning
Publication date: 
29 October 2009
Type:
Research report
Themes:
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Older workers
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Existing workers
ISBN:
978 1 921413 45 2

Paying particular attention to older workers, this report examines the relationship between the skills of workers and the skill requirements of the jobs in which they work. The findings show that workers (in all age groups) with higher literacy and numeracy skills tend to use these skills more often than those with lower skill levels. Additionally, older workers used their skills in the workplace at least as much as younger workers, suggesting that they are not moving into less demanding jobs. 

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