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Skills Sought by the Job Market for Employment

Numerous studies targeting the job market to enhance vocational education and training have revealed a growing demand for graduates of vocational education and training, with a continuous need for their employment. It is possible to refer to labor market studies in the interactive library on the website.

The results have shown a high demand from employers for professionally trained workforce possessing specific skills in the sectors under study. These skills include personal tendencies, professional skills, specialized professional skills, modern technological skills, and managerial skills. Most employers emphasize the importance of qualities such as honesty, integrity, and self-confidence in trained professional workers.

Several studies in the job market have highlighted the employers' need for the following personal skills and tendencies:

  1. Honesty and integrity.
  2. Self-confidence.
  3. Following instructions.
  4. Attention to detail.
  5. Excellence in workplace communications.
  6. Collaboration with others.
  7. Positive attitudes toward work.
  8. Ability to work within a team.
  9. Problem-solving.
  10. Flexibility in work.

Additionally, studies have indicated the job market's demand for general professional skills and tendencies such as:

  1. Arabic language reading and writing.
  2. Precision in analysis.
  3. Focus on quality.
  4. Computer usage skills.
  5. High productivity.
  6. Ability to learn new skills.
  7. Understanding and use of drawings and diagrams.
  8. Ability to use modern technology.
  9. Speed in accomplishment.
  10. Theoretical knowledge related to the job.
  11. Ability to assemble without causing errors.

Moreover, studies have demonstrated the job market's need for general managerial skills and tendencies, including:

  1. Ability to manage individuals.
  2. Goal-setting.
  3. Planning.
  4. Evaluation and work development.
  5. Self-initiative

 

Basic financial skills are essential. Studies have emphasized the importance of specialized professional skills for each occupation to secure employment or establish personal projects.

Technological skills are also highlighted in the job market, including:

  1. Computer usage skills.
  2. Social media usage skills.
  3. Software skills related to the profession.
  4. Continuous utilization and monitoring of modern technology.

Moreover, it has been acknowledged that employment skills, including life and entrepreneurial skills, are considered crucial in the 21st century. Entrepreneurial training supports graduates in establishing and managing their own projects. Studies have shown that 32% of graduates, 49% of school students, and 49% of parents of school students hope that students enrolled in vocational education and training can establish their projects after graduation. Entrepreneurial training helps graduates in creating and managing their own projects.

Furthermore, various studies have identified the need for practical field training that allows students to familiarize themselves with the work environment and perform tasks required by the profession before graduation. Realistic field training helps bridge the gap between education and the job market. However, there is a noted deficiency in training follow-up, sometimes from students, trainers, and training institutions. Graduates who actively engage in training have demonstrated improved skills and experiences entering the job market.

Pre-graduation training has been identified as one of the significant factors leading graduates, especially female graduates, to secure employment. Thus, attention to this aspect before graduation is crucial for job opportunities and the professional development of graduates.

In conclusion, personal, professional, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills and tendencies gained through practical field training are crucial for entering and thriving in the job market. Access to labor market studies and required skills is available through the portal's library.