In Serbia, the number of job advertisements decreased by six percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the IT sector experiencing the most significant crisis, according to Infostud data.
Looking at the overall labor market, 71,715 job ads were published last year, with the IT sector experiencing a 50 percent drop in the number of posted positions compared to the previous year, as reported by Infostud.
On the other hand, there was a noticeable increase in the number of unique candidates by 14 percent, with 278,116 people seeking employment in the past year. The most advertised positions were in the areas of trade and sales, IT, engineering, administration, and warehouse.
When it comes to specific job positions, the most employment opportunities were available for salespersons, warehouse workers, drivers, production workers, administrative staff, and salespeople. The research showed that the salary level is a crucial factor for candidates when choosing an employer.
Analyzing the most sought-after positions, it was concluded that offered salaries ranged from the minimum wage to several thousand euros. Salespersons were offered salaries of up to EUR 2127, and salespeople up to EUR 2978.
For these two positions, the specific amount of the maximum salary depended on the additional percentage of sales achieved on top of the basic salary. Warehouse workers could earn up to EUR 1276, and administrative staff were offered a maximum of EUR 1531. Regarding drivers in road freight transport, individual employers were willing to allocate up to EUR 2978, the statement said.
As stated, the deficit is still most noticeable among craft and lower-skilled professions, making it most challenging for employers to find workers for positions such as butchers, mechanics, hairdressers, bakers, metal turners, carpenters, and plumbers.
