The seventh article on the outcomes of the European skills and jobs (ESJ) survey, just published by Cedefop, analyses the determinants of EU employees’ underskilling .
ESJ survey data showed that employees with higher education seldom declare lower levels of skills than those required in their work place. Yet, there are differences within the group related to the subject they studied – graduates of mathematics indicate underskilling less often than the graduates of medical subjects.
The survey also indicated that women, young employees (24-39 years of age) and employees working in sectors that hire persons with lower levels of education often declare lower levels of skills that those required by their employer.