Financial concerns are influencing the personal and career plans of Romanians

The current economic context is changing the priorities of Romanians when it comes to their careers, as well as their personal lives, with these two aspects more interconnected than ever before. An increasing number of young people in Romania are choosing to postpone or cancel important plans in their personal lives, such as starting a family or buying a home, due to the cost of living and the state of the economy, according to a recent study published by Deloitte.

At the same time, in their professional plans, they are seeking jobs that offer long-term security or are turning towards rapidly developing fields, such as IT and cybersecurity, renewable energy, digital content, financial investments, and healthcare, as indicated by trends on the bestjobs platform. Candidates continue to explore the job market, with an average of over half a million applications submitted monthly, according to bestjobs data.

“It’s no longer a surprise that job stability has become an essential aspect when it comes to career choices. However, Romanian employees continue to consistently apply on bestjobs, both in the hope of accessing higher salaries and in the desire to stay up to date with market demands. We are seeing the emergence of new fields that promise future careers and are attracting more and more candidates, due to technological advancements and people’s lifestyles. For example, people’s concern for mental health has led to an increased demand for psychologists and therapists, just as the need for better financial management has increased interest in financial analysts and investment brokers. When it comes to technology, we notice a high demand for AI specialists and data security experts, as well as engineers in renewable energy. Some of these jobs didn’t even exist 10 years ago or weren’t as sought after, which indicates the accelerated pace at which our world is developing,” says Ana Vișian, marketing manager at bestjobs.

“Future” jobs typically attract young candidates with relevant education New jobs in rapidly developing fields require candidates with specific knowledge, with many of them targeting young individuals aged 18-35, as some of these fields have only recently emerged. Among the most common job offers in such fields are:

E-commerce Sales Specialist – 900-1,400 euros net
Therapist / Psychologist – 800-1,200 euros net
Renewable Energy Specialist – 1,100-1,600 euros net
Digital Content Creator – 600-1,000 euros net
Nutritionist – 600-1,000 euros net
Investment Broker – 1,100-1,800 euros net
Cybersecurity / Network Engineer – 1,500-2,300 euros net
Data Analyst – 1,800-2,200 euros net
Data Security Officer – 1,000-1,500 euros net
Manager – 1,200 -1,700 euros net

In addition to salaries, the demand for specific fields also serves as a relevant indicator for candidates seeking stable employment. As such, across the entire job offering on bestjobs, 3% of listings are in the Health sector, 8% in IT, 9.5% in Finance/Accounting, 9.4% in Engineering, and 15% in Sales.