TABLE 17: REASONS FOR REJECTING JOB APPLICATIONS BY PROVINCE
(Percent of Companies)
|
CANADA |
BC |
AL |
SK |
MN |
ON |
PQ |
ATLANTIC |
| Inadequate Oral Communication Skills |
16% |
17% |
9% |
16% |
12% |
22% |
4% |
16% |
| Inadequate Reading/ Writing Skills |
12% |
14% |
5% |
11% |
6% |
17% |
4% |
14% |
| Inadequate Math Skills |
6% |
3% |
2% |
1% |
18% |
6% |
7% |
6% |
| Inadequate Computer/ Technical Skills |
11% |
10% |
9% |
8% |
6% |
13% |
9% |
12% |
| Inadequate Problem-Solving Skills |
13% |
14% |
14% |
8% |
18% |
12% |
7% |
15% |
| Inability to Work in Teams |
20% |
17% |
29% |
15% |
18% |
15% |
31% |
14% |
| Inadequate Basic Employability Skills |
27% |
34% |
41% |
31% |
41% |
15% |
22% |
42% |
| Insufficient Work Experience |
31% |
34% |
40% |
31% |
12% |
28% |
31% |
29% |
| Poor References from Previous Employers |
20% |
41% |
22% |
28% |
24% |
15% |
20% |
14% |
| Problems with Immigration Status |
1% |
<1% |
2% |
2% |
1% |
<1% |
<1% |
<1% |
| No Jobs Available |
24% |
24% |
19% |
46% |
18% |
25% |
24% |
71% |
| Lack of Degree or Vocational Training |
9% |
7% |
9% |
8% |
6% |
8% |
7% |
14% |