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In terms of skill gaps of entry-level employees, problem solving skills is indicated as the top skills gap, followed by communication skills and ability to work independently. Table 24: Skills Gaps of Entry-Level Employees Technical skills Skills to operate computer-based machinery Numeracy skills Critical thinking Creative / innovative thinking Problem solving skills Project management skills Communication skills Ability to work independently Team work Others Top 1 Top 2 Top 3 Top 4 Top 5 Total 60 11 7 4 7 89 Percent -age 22% 52 25 13 16 23 129 32% 15 64 27 45 11 33 9 33 23 31 85 206 21% 51% 22 38 33 26 28 147 36% 52 82 85 60 43 322 80% 20 22 22 41 22 127 31% 35 58 76 73 52 294 73% 57 50 65 67 46 285 70% 25 3 32 2 41 2 37 1 79 4 214 12 53% 3% Table 25: Skills Gaps of Entry-Level Employees by Industry Technical skills Skills to operate computer-based machinery 28% 8% 20% 21% Land & Quantity Surveying 37% 37% 31% 31% 33% 27% Numeracy skills 37% 55% 0% 38% 9% 44% 13% 51% 22% 43% 21% 83% 77% 77% 53% 69% 40% 87% 22% 78% Accounting Advertising Critical thinking Creative / innovative thinking Problem solving skills Environmental Scan – Professional Services Activities Architectural Engineering 65