Over 70% of Job Vacancies in Czechia Are Suitable for Foreigners
The Czech Labour Office registered 284,525 job vacancies in March of this year, whereas the number of registered job seekers was 273,478 at that time. Even though the number of vacant job places and job seekers is very close, Czech companies still are facing shortages in several sectors. According to EURES, employers are consistently seeking to hire new employees, with a particular focus on roles in blue-collar and highly-skilled occupations. The same source also noted that the demand for skilled craftsmen remains high over the long term. “For 71.6 per cent of the reported vacancies, employers are looking for candidates with primary or lower education, while 70.9 per cent of the vacancies are suitable for foreigners,” said the European Labour Authority, EURES. The majority of professionals that Czech employers are interested in hiring, are related to construction and building trades, manufacturing and assembly, transportation, culinary and general services. In particular, the ten most sought-after occupations by Czech employers are: Building construction workers Forklift operators Warehouse workers Assembly workers CNC machine operators Truck and tractor-trailer drivers Cooks Bricklayers Masons and tilers Cleaners As per location, Prague has the highest demand for new employees, with 78,112 job vacancies, followed by the Central...
