Skill mismatch among UK graduates

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Vecchi, M., Savic, M. and Romiti, M. 2021. Skill mismatch among UK graduates. London, UK Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE).
TypeDiscussion paper
TitleSkill mismatch among UK graduates
AuthorsVecchi, M., Savic, M. and Romiti, M.
Abstract

We examine graduates’ skill mismatch in the UK focusing on their abilities and academic background, including a distinction between UK and foreign degrees. Approximately 30% of graduates in the UK are overqualified. Among UK-only graduates, the incidence of overqualification is considerably lower, independent of graduates’ nationality. Studying in a UK institution increases the chance of a good job match and has a positive effect on wages. Studying at more selective institutions and graduating with a first-class degree also promotes good job matches and higher earnings. Our results suggest that improving graduates’ skills, and a better match between foreign graduates and occupations, could be effective in reducing the skill mismatch.

PublisherEconomic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE)
Place of publicationLondon, UK
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Print23 Sep 2021
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Deposited07 Jul 2021
Accepted01 Jul 2021
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