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ICT Specialists Lead EU Job Market Demand in 2023

In 2023, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists emerged as the most sought-after professionals in the European Union, according to newly released data from Eurostat. These findings, derived from online job advertisements across the EU, shed light on the most in-demand occupations and skills, providing valuable insights for job seekers and policymakers alike.


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ICT specialists collaboratively work on a project, reflecting their growing demand in EU job ads for roles like software developers and engineers in 2023.

ICT Specialists Dominate Online Job Ads

ICT specialists accounted for 9% of all online job ads, with 871,000 listings. Software and applications developers and analysts followed as the second-most advertised role, comprising 5.3% (515,000 ads) of the total. Engineering professionals ranked third with 412,000 ads (4.3%), closely followed by manufacturing workers at 385,000 ads (4%).


Top 10 Most Advertised Occupations

Other highly sought-after roles included:

  • Physical and engineering science technicians: 351,000 ads (3.6%)

  • Shop salespersons: 312,000 ads (3.2%)

  • Transport and storage laborers: 308,000 ads (3.2%)

  • Sales, marketing, and development managers: 280,000 ads (2.9%)

  • Other clerical support workers: 262,000 ads (2.7%)

  • Financial and mathematical associate professionals: 246,000 ads (2.5%)


Specific Occupations in Demand

Roles such as heavy truck and bus drivers (136,000 ads), cooks and food preparation assistants (100,000 ads), and healthcare professionals (96,000 ads for doctors and 115,000 ads for personal care workers) also featured prominently. Combined, healthcare roles accounted for 3.5% of total job ads.


Skills Employers Value Most

Employers across the EU prioritized “willingness to learn,” which appeared in 26.2% of job ads, making it the most requested skill. “Teamwork” was the second most in-demand skill, cited in 21.4% of advertisements, followed by “taking a proactive approach” at 12.4%. Notably, “thinking creatively and innovatively” was less emphasized, appearing in only 4% of job postings.


Insights from Eurostat’s Experimental Statistics

Eurostat introduced the Online Job Advertisement Rate (OJAR) to complement job ad counts by considering the number of employees in each field. This metric highlights where recruitment challenges are most pronounced. For instance, sales, marketing, and development managers had the highest OJAR at 26.6%, followed by manufacturing workers at 22.4%.


Key Takeaways for Job Seekers

For individuals exploring career paths or seeking employment, these insights offer a roadmap to align their skills with market demand. The ICT sector, in particular, represents a thriving area with abundant opportunities for those equipped with relevant technical expertise and a commitment to continuous learning.


Source: Euronews

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