Methods of measurement of skills’ needs in different economy sectors

The paper presents three different approaches to assessing demand for skills and skill mismatch in the Polish labor market. Accurate and reliable information on these issues is crucial for creating adequate public policies to address the problem. In the following chapters we briefly discuss definitions and classifications of competencies, as well as we offer certain practical solutions. Next, we present advantages and shortcomings of different approaches to skills research. We conclude with presentation of various scenarios of skills analysis suiting the needs of different types of stakeholders