Job search, hiring hit by skill gaps

Labour crunch: People sitting next to a pond with a view of the city skyline in Singapore. The most commonly reported issue lay in finding a job that matches one’s personal criteria, followed by negotiating salary or benefits, and making the job application stand out. — AFP

SINGAPORE: Over the last year, it has become harder for both job seekers and hirers here to find the right match, the latest reflection of how fast skill needs are changing in Singapore, according to LinkedIn.

More than 60% of workers, or six in 10, found that the job search got more difficult in 2024, according to results released on Jan 16 of a poll of more than 1,000 Singapore workers conducted over November and December 2024.