Profiling tools for early identification of jobseekers who need extra support

Profiling tools, which assess the job-finding prospects of jobseekers, help to deliver employment services more efficiently. First, more costly, intensive services can be targeted at jobseekers most at risk of becoming long-term unemployed. Second, services can be tailored more closely to the individual needs of jobseekers.Profiling tools are now more widespread due to progress in data management and analysis. Other factors include greater pressure for cost-effective public spending; the rapid surge in jobseekers during the global financial crisis; and a broadening of employment services to cover the “inactive”.Engaging all actors involved is crucial for gaining acceptance of statistical profiling tools. Profiling tools are not without limitations.

Publication year:2018