The key factor for job selection is salary
Research conducted by Infostud during the Regional Employment Fair shows that salary is the most important factor for job selection in Serbia for 66% of people.
Good interpersonal relationships are the second essential factor (61% of respondents). The opportunity for learning and career advancement takes the third place (37% of respondents). Then come working hours (34%) and job security (23%). 22% of respondents voted for flexible working hours as a key factor.
A third of respondents believe that skills and knowledge are the most important factors for securing employment. 20% of respondents think that motivation and willingness to work play a key role, while prior work experience is crucial for 18%. On the contrary, formal education is crucial only for 3%.
A monthly salary between €800 and €1,000 is ideal for 35% of respondents in Serbia. A salary in the range of €1,000 to €1,500 is expected by nearly a third (28%). 17% believe that €500 to €800 would be enough for a decent living. Salary expectations exceeding €1,500 per month were recorded only for 13% of respondents.
Only 16% are satisfied with their current position, and over half of respondents (54%) want to change jobs within the next year. 22% of respondents are concerned about the precarious nature of the labour market.
The salary of 45% has not increased in the past year, while income of 37% has increased. Salary of 16% is expected to raise by the end of the year. The positions of 63% of respondents do not allow for remote work. 19% of employees able to work remotely work from the office. 12% adopt a hybrid model, and only 6% work entirely from home.
Foreign private companies are chosen by 33% of respondents. The second most desirable option is entrepreneurship (27%). 21% would choose to work in state-owned enterprises. Domestic private companies seem preferable for only 15%.
Feedback on the outcomes of job applications is received rarely by 46% of respondents and almost never by 24%. A response is always received only by 3% of candidates. 38% of young people still in education believe that they will find a job within three months after graduation. 20% expect to get employed in six months. 70% are planning to gain experience during internships, 46% would choose part-time jobs, one in five will get necessary training.
Relocation for work is not desirable for 46% of respondents in Serbia, while moving to a European country attracts 28%. 14% would relocate to regional countries, 11% would move outside Europe. Higher salaries (74%), better living conditions (63%), and improved working conditions (57%) are the main reasons for emigration.
There were 20 questions in the survey embracing over 6,000 people of three demographic groups: employees, unemployed individuals, and those currently in education. Nearly 50% of respondents (2,916) were Serbian.
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