Employers across mining, finance, energy and technology describe similar shortages when they recruit: process engineers, data analysts, cybersecurity and privacy specialists, and experienced middle managers.
They also point to skills that no degree guarantees: clear writing, problem-solving and the ability to work with people across a business.
- Engineering: process, electrical and mechanical.
- Data: analysis, engineering and data protection.
- Finance: risk, credit and compliance.
- Hospitality: chefs, guides and managers.
The Leader's Opportunities section lists selected roles and programmes from across the economy.
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Where this leads
Executive analysis for decision-makers and capital allocators.
- Opportunity
- Short courses and certifications in data, engineering and project management.
- Risk
- Skilled graduates leaving for jobs abroad.
- What to watch
- Company graduate programmes and industry-university partnerships.
