The labor market in Ukraine continues to operate under difficult war conditions. The State Employment Service told us what kind of jobs they can now offer Ukrainians.
Ukrainian business continues to operate and develop even in war conditions. The demand for labor is also increasing. Thus, the largest demand in the Ukrainian labor market by the end of September 2023 remains for qualified representatives of blue-collar professions and trade workers. The State Employment Service reported this on September 26.
Who are employers looking for now?
According to government data, the most active job offers on the Unified Job Portal are:
- sales consultant – 9,379 vacancies;
- sales manager – 7,416;
- cook – 6,057;
- accountant – 5,962;
- loader – 4,346;
- doctor – 3,385;
- tailors – 2,812;
- barista – 2,382;
- motor vehicle driver – 2,336;
- driver – 2,030.
Maximum salary for open positions offered on the portal:
- sales consultant – 50 thousand hryvnia;
- sales manager – 275 thousand;
- cook – 55 thousand;
- accountant – 80 thousand;
- loader – 40 thousand;
- doctor – 120 thousand;
- tailor – 50 thousand;
- barista – 50 thousand;
- driver – 60 thousand;
- driver – 66 thousand.
Important
Employers also offer high salaries to experienced, qualified workers who are ready to perform complex tasks or to those who agree to work under special conditions.
According to the State Employment Service, employers are looking to hire:
- with higher education;
- have knowledge of foreign languages;
- Ready to work in stressful situations and solve complex production problems.
As of September 25, 2023, there are 65 thousand current vacancies in the database of the state institution. The average salary for vacancies submitted by employers to the employment service is 11 thousand hryvnia. This is the amount you are willing to pay:
- managers, managers – 13 thousand hryvnia;
- professionals, skilled workers with tools, workers in the maintenance, operation and equipment of machines – 12 thousand hryvnia;
- Workers in the field of trade and services – 11 thousand hryvnia;
Let us remind you that on September 15, 2023, the Council of Ministers approved the draft state budget for the next year. It is known that the government will increase the cost of living to 2,920 hryvnia from January 1. The minimum wage will also increase to 7,100 hryvnia.
Important
Moreover Focus He wrote that in the next three years, Ukraine’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by 5-7.5%. Despite inflation, payments to citizens will increase, so in 2026 the average salary may reach 30 thousand hryvnias.
Source: Focus
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