The tool, created by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and UNSW Sydney, uses machine learning to identify and recommend jobs with similar underlying skill sets to a person’s current occupation. The system can also respond in real-time to changes in job demand and provide recommendations for the precise skills needed to transition to a new occupation.
According to Dr Nikolas Dawson from the UTS Data Science Institute, while workplace change is inevitable, if experts can make the job transition process easier and more efficient there are significant productivity and equity benefits not only for individuals but also for businesses and government.
“It can be a daunting proposition to switch to a new career, particularly for those who have been in the same job for a long time,” he explained. “Successful transitions typically involve workers leveraging their existing skills, and gaining new skills, to meet the demands of the new occupation...