This study analyzes the skills formation according to the changes in job or the changes in industry, using 「Human Capital Corporate Panel」 data in KRIVET(Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training). Research hypothesis asserts ...
This study analyzes the skills formation according to the changes in job or the changes in industry, using 「Human Capital Corporate Panel」 data in KRIVET(Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training). Research hypothesis asserts that the continuity of job and industry influences the characteristics and development of skills. The empirical results verify followings with statistical significance such that 1) the maintenance of the same job through switching work place brings job specific skills; (2) remaining in the same industry, while switching work place, cultivates the industry specific skills; (3) the holders of job specific skills have higher probabilities of job promotion if they remain in the same industry; (4) the holders of industry specific skills have higher probabilities of job promotion if they remain in the same industry and the same job. Overall, the results are explained as due to the continuity of relevant skills enhancement.