Effects of Skills Mismatches on Job Satisfaction in Kazakhstan: Evidence from PIAAC Data

Abstract

This paper explores the effects of skill mismatch on job satisfaction in Kazakhstan. Additionally, the impact of education, gender, and sector on job satisfaction were examined too. Data for skill mismatch and job satisfaction indicators were sourced from OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC). The answers on questions from PIAAC questionnaire was used for analysis. Our sample consisted of 2,893 responses in the age range from 16 to 65. The results suggest that educational mismatch shows greater effects on job satisfaction than skill mismatch. Skill mismatch doesn’t have significant impact on job satisfaction. At the same time, data analysis revealed the probability of job dissatisfaction is negatively correlated with education: people with higher level of education are less likely to be dissatisfied with their work. Additionally, data analysis results showed job satisfaction among Kazakhstan respondents is high. Also showed high rate of skill mismatch among respondents. Only small amount of people think they have propered skills for their job. Most of people self-esteem as underskilled, overskilled and wrong skilled. These research results provide significant theoretical and practical implications for scholars and professionals.