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A Degree Is No Longer Enough: The New Talent the Labor Market Demands

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • A LinkedIn survey in the United States found that 72% of respondents considered soft skills more important than technological skills.
  • A World Economic Forum study cited in the article says 39% of the skills required today will change by 2030.
  • The article argues that technical or university degrees provide a starting point, but continuous learning has become increasingly important.

A technical or university degree can open the door to work, but it no longer guarantees that a person’s skills will remain relevant. The labor market increasingly rewards people who continue learning.

A LinkedIn survey in the United States found that 72% of respondents considered soft skills more important than technological abilities. That finding points to a growing demand for emotional intelligence, analytical thinking, creativity and adaptability.

The article also cites a World Economic Forum study which estimates that 39% of the skills required today will have changed by 2030, less than four years away from the article’s publication. The shift raises a question for Costa Rica and other labor markets: how prepared is the workforce for that demand?

The central message is that education cannot end with graduation. Workers need to keep updating their knowledge and abilities as employers change what they seek.

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