In today’s swiftly changing professional landscape, job seekers face an array of challenges as they traverse the path towards securing their ideal job. This journey is not just a test of their professional skills, but also their adaptability and resilience in the face of evolving hiring practices, shifting labour…
Circular Demands: Unraveling the Paradox of Entry-Level Experience
In an increasingly complex and competitive labor market, graduates and early-stage professionals often find themselves caught in an unresolvable dilemma, often referred to as the “circular demand”: the need for experience to secure a job and the need for a job to gain experience. The paradox emerges prominently at…
Unraveling the Skills Gap Conundrum: A Comprehensive Introduction and Deep Dive into Skills Gap Concepts
The past few years have seen the proliferation of a peculiar paradox within the Canadian labour market. Despite the rising levels of unemployment, many employers express difficulty in finding suitable candidates to fill crucial positions. This dichotomy is a telling manifestation of the ‘Skills Gap’ – a complex labour…
The Evolution of Skills Gap Trainer: A Digital Response to the Global Skills Deficit
In the contemporary world characterized by digital ubiquity, our quest to address the pervasive skills gap found its expression in the launch of Skills Gap Trainer in 2018. This innovative platform was conceived as a proactive response to the pressing demand for up-to-date skills, reflecting the shifting landscape of…