Romanian jobseekers regard experience and charisma as strongest assets, study says
<p>A recent study conducted by eJobs reveals that Romanian jobseekers perceive fluent foreign language skills, self-confidence, specialized expertise, and digital competencies as their primary weaknesses when seeking employment. Conversely, experience and charisma are regarded as their strongest assets.</p>
<p>According to the survey, 55.1% of respondents believe that experience is their top strength in the eyes of potential employers, followed by charisma at 8.4%. Flexibility, emotional intelligence, creativity, and educational background are other qualities that candidates believe give them a competitive edge.</p>
<p>On the flip side, 35.5% of respondents feel disadvantaged by their lack of fluency in at least one widely spoken foreign language, while 28.4% cite a lack of self-confidence as a hindrance in job interviews. Additionally, 23.9% believe that having a niche specialization would improve their chances in the job market, and 17.4% identify a lack of digital skills as a weakness. Other identified gaps include people management skills (12.5%), flexibility (11.3%), and emotional intelligence (11.3%).</p>
<p>E.Jobs.ro notes that many candidates struggle with self-assessment and are unsure of the skills that employers value. Interestingly, while lack of experience was previously a major concern, only 4% of respondents now view it as a significant obstacle, recognizing that it can be offset by other skills such as digital literacy, creativity, flexibility, and emotional intelligence.</p>
<p>Candidates also believe that, from an employer's perspective, digital skills are the most valued in the current job market. Flexibility, willingness to learn, and adaptability are considered crucial by 32% of respondents, while 29.7% emphasize the importance of fluent foreign language skills. Other desirable qualities include team management and creativity.</p>
<p>Reflecting this awareness of a skills gap, 47% of respondents plan to pursue specialized courses or training programs to acquire new competencies. Another 35% would like to do so, but only if the courses are free or employer-funded, while 7% remain undecided.</p>
<p>The study also found that 47.6% of respondents are currently seeking employment, while 38.8% are open to changing jobs if a better opportunity arises. Only 13.5% are not considering a career change in the near future.</p>
<p>The survey was conducted between July and August 2024, with a sample size of 700 respondents. </p>
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