Employers are increasingly training new staff internally due to a persistent shortage of qualified candidates, as revealed by UWV research. Many applicants lack essential knowledge and experience but demand high salaries, creating a mismatch. This trend is particularly evident in sectors like technology, healthcare, logistics, and education, where vacancies remain open longer or companies adjust their requirements to train new hires. The tight labor market has led to rising salary expectations among job seekers, making in-house training a more attractive option for employers than meeting inflated demands from candidates who are not immediately deployable. This approach can benefit younger individuals and those receiving unemployment benefits, as many are open to reskilling or apprenticeships to improve their job prospects.