skill surplus
[/skɪl ˈsɜrpləs/]
nounpl: skill surpluses
excedente de habilidades
1. An excess or overabundance of skilled workers or competencies in a particular field or labor market
The tech industry is experiencing a skill surplus in web development, making it harder for junior developers to find positions.
A indústria de tecnologia está experimentando um excedente de habilidades em desenvolvimento web, tornando mais difícil para desenvolvedores juniores encontrarem posições.
2. A situation where supply of trained professionals exceeds demand in the job market
There is a skill surplus of accountants in major cities, leading to increased competition for jobs.
Há um excedente de habilidades de contadores nas grandes cidades, levando a uma concorrência aumentada por empregos.
The term 'skill surplus' is primarily used in economic and labor market discussions in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, discussions about skill surplus often relate to specific sectors like technology, engineering, and education. In the USA, it's commonly discussed in the context of manufacturing decline and automation, or in oversaturated professional fields like law and accounting.
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