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.
