Lifelong Learn. 2011, 1, 59-71
Changes in Requirements for Competences of Public Administration Employees in 2008-2011
The paper analyzes job listings for the public sector. This market segment is characterized primarily by a high degree of codification of the qualitative dimension of occupations, their characteristics and the work environment. The paper provides a basic overview of what is required for employees of authorities in public administration. These requirements for employees were observed in November 2008, when the labor market had not yet been significantly affected by the global economic recession, and then again in May 2011, when the labor market was dealing with the consequences of economic crisis. This approach makes it possible to describe the changes in requirements for potential employees during the period 2008-2011. The analysis shows the key role of soft skills in public administration.
Keywords
soft skills, public administration, job listing, job vacancies.
