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  2. When is a job just a job - and when it can launch a career? The real economic opportunities of middle-skill work. 9

When is a job just a job - and when it can launch a career? The real economic opportunities of middle-skill work.

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English
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Sources:
Other sources, JFF, Lumina Foundation, Burning Glass Technologies
Authors:
Lamback S., Gerwin C., Restuccia D.
Topics:
Anticipating needs and matching skills, Lifelong learning
Knowledge Products:
Research papers
Publication Date:
21 Jun 2018
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This report studies the career advancement prospects of people entering middle-skill jobs through the unprecedented analysis of nearly 4 million resumes of middle-skill jobseekers. It highlights the types of occupations that offer the strongest opportunities for financial stability and true economic advancement.

Subject Tags:
Skills utilization, Data analysis, Lifelong learning
Regions:
Americas
Countries and territories:
United States of America
Economic groups:
OECD members
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