That Job Seekers "need to identify and learn the right skills to capitalise on job openings as hiring picks up" (ST, Nov. 30) is incontrovertible, yet what is less clear is what these "right skills" are and the extent to which job seekers are cognisant of them in the first place, as well as whether Workforce Singapore (WSG) has effectively helped to address the challenge of a skills mismatch through its programmes and services. And furthermore given that these skills are likely to be tied to the characteristics of the industries and the background of the job seekers, it may be more productive for the government - perhaps through the WSG - to specify the industries or sectors, before detailing the corresponding skills and training needed. Continue reading →