As job seekers, when formulating your resume or cover letter, there is always a conscious decision to make. Do you emphasise your skills, or how much experience you have gained? Even though employers are interested in viewing your relevant work history and experience, many favour skill set over experience. Why is this? Let's delve deeper.

In today’s labour hire market, the demand for skilled labourers is at an all-time high, with a multitude of job vacancies waiting to be filled. Although not a ‘hot topic’ of conversation, labour hire companies across the board are struggling to fill these open positions and agree that a serious skills shortage is being faced.