Abstract

This article analyzes the labor market resilience and adaptability of graduates in Kazakhstan in the context of accelerated digitalization and structural changes in the labor market. The formation of new industries and changes in job requirements intensify competition and impose increased demands on the flexibility, digital competence, and adaptability of young professionals. However, the results of the study indicate that a significant part of graduates do not sufficiently possess the relevant skills, which limits their career mobility, reduces their labor market resilience, and complicates effective integration into the changing professional environment.
The study focuses on the labor market resilience and adaptability of young graduates, identifying key barriers and areas for growth. It also identifies key trends in labor market changes, as well as factors influencing the employment and adaptability of young Kazakhstani professionals. The research results demonstrate the importance of developing soft skills and digital competencies for building effective career strategies and overcoming the uncertainties of a rapidly changing labor market. The study uses the method of expert interviews with employers to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current dynamics of the labor market in Kazakhstan. The authors propose a factor model of a strategy to overcome the mismatch between the supply and demand of professional skills to increase the market resilience and adaptability of graduates. The study also emphasizes the importance of mobile and non-formal learning formats as tools that complement academic education and enable a faster response to labor market changes, while enhancing the career adaptability of young professionals.