| The Skills Gap Report |  | | | Key findings include: - The job market is tough. Only 2 in every 10 companies surveyed are currently searching for new employees.
- Even with low demand, employers are having difficulty to find candidates with the required skills. The difficulty is accentuated with senior positions, with 39% of respondents claiming they find it 'very difficult' to find senior candidates with the required skills.
- Employers are looking for soft skills. Interestingly, 'technical skills' were often seen as posing the least challenge, while 'soft skills' are regarded as most lacking.
- Job seekers are more confident regarding skills, although they're having a hard time finding a job. Contrary to employer feedback, job seekers generally regard themselves as having a high degree of competency across most skills, with those seeking senior positions being more confident. Yet, half of the job seekers surveyed say it is difficult to secure a job with their current skill level.
- Cited solution: Training. According to 42% of respondents, the best solution to tackle the skills gap crisis is by having companies provide enough training opportunities to employees.
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