Statistics reveal, in 2011, Worldwide, 3 billion participants were estimated being active in the workplace, with more than a third of the entire population (the International Labor Organization, 2011). To survive in today’s labour market, a remarkable proportion of candidates have equipped themselves with specialized knowledge and competitive spirit guiding them to be employed satisfactorily. Nevertheless, there is no debate on whether the value of specific qualifications outweigh specialized skills, as the primary purpose of participating in the labour market is to achieve self-worth and balance the supply and demand within the economy based on the industrial variation and technical improvements. Indeed, since the explosion in population
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New Zealand has introduced an immigration policy to the world to attract overseas experts and offer a pathway to migrants, with a list of long-term and immediate shortage skills published (Skill shortage list check, n.d.). While in some fields, the initial judgement, from employers’ perspective, does rely on the professional qualification which is one of the elements to prove relevant knowledge and competency, yet, insufficient, it is, particularly in medical and health professions. For instance, dentists, ranked on the top one highest paid job in 2013(US News & World Report and AOL Jobs, 2013), is one of the jobs on the shortage list. However, apart from academic histories, customer service experience is also required, allowing them to well communicate with clients. This viewpoint is strongly supported by Buck, Malik, Murphy, Patel, Singh, Syed and Vorah. (2000) with studies indicating that the interaction with patients are even more crucial than professional techniques. Moreover, a number of hours of practical hands-on in a dental clinic is also expected to complete an internship. Ralph, Mercer, and Bailey（2001) state "clinical experience and study days will foster a commitment to continuing professional development". Therefore, in the area like health science, despite the necessity of qualifications, to be experts, to fulfil the shortage, a huge amount of practical experience …show more content…
It is admitted that both skills and qualifications are crucial to face the challenge of unpredicted trend of job market. Study indicates that to be professional in a specific area, awarding a qualification is only one of major factors. To effectively fulfil the demand for today‘s employment, fostering professional and technical talents, providing internship opportunities and vocational training, accumulating work experience are all critical. For employers, they should equally treat applicants at different education levels, and place them in the right
New Zealand has introduced an immigration policy to the world to attract overseas experts and offer a pathway to migrants, with a list of long-term and immediate shortage skills published (Skill shortage list check, n.d.). While in some fields, the initial judgement, from employers’ perspective, does rely on the professional qualification which is one of the elements to prove relevant knowledge and competency, yet, insufficient, it is, particularly in medical and health professions. For instance, dentists, ranked on the top one highest paid job in 2013(US News & World Report and AOL Jobs, 2013), is one of the jobs on the shortage list. However, apart from academic histories, customer service experience is also required, allowing them to well communicate with clients. This viewpoint is strongly supported by Buck, Malik, Murphy, Patel, Singh, Syed and Vorah. (2000) with studies indicating that the interaction with patients are even more crucial than professional techniques. Moreover, a number of hours of practical hands-on in a dental clinic is also expected to complete an internship. Ralph, Mercer, and Bailey（2001) state "clinical experience and study days will foster a commitment to continuing professional development". Therefore, in the area like health science, despite the necessity of qualifications, to be experts, to fulfil the shortage, a huge amount of practical experience …show more content…
It is admitted that both skills and qualifications are crucial to face the challenge of unpredicted trend of job market. Study indicates that to be professional in a specific area, awarding a qualification is only one of major factors. To effectively fulfil the demand for today‘s employment, fostering professional and technical talents, providing internship opportunities and vocational training, accumulating work experience are all critical. For employers, they should equally treat applicants at different education levels, and place them in the right