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Brainbench releases Global Skills Report for 2005

Brainbench, a leading assessment provider, has released their 2005 Global Skills Report a unique, highly detailed snapshot of the globalization of job skills. The new report is the third in a series begun in 2001, and summarizes data from more than 300,000 individuals worldwide. The report`s findings offer some surprising results, as well as creating a highly quantitative overview of the emerging global, information-based economy.

Between May 1, 2004 and April 30, 2005, close to a million people in 179 countries completed online assessments of their work-related skills, abilities, and personality traits. More than 600 types of assessment were administered using Brainbench`s computer adaptive testing (CAT) technology. Those who passed received certifications, and of those passing tests, slightly more than 300,000 results qualified for inclusion in the study.

According to Mike Russiello, President and CEO of Brainbench, "This edition of the study is by far the most comprehensive to date. In addition to the aggregated data for the past year, we now have longitudinal data spanning five years of assessments. We`ve also done extensive research into secondary data regarding job skills and the global economy. Together, this research offers both very detailed information about specific trends, and broader insights about the ongoing evolution of the global labor pool."

"The findings are perhaps most relevant to offshoring skilled jobs. This is partly because of the nature of the tests themselves: The fact that our test instruments require English language skills and Internet access is really a factor," says Russiello.