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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
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