Analysis of Labour Market Expectations in the Digital World Based on Job Advertisements

Zoltán Musinszki, Erika Horváthné Csolák and Katalin Lipták ()
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Zoltán Musinszki: Faculty of Economics, University of Miskolc, 3515 Miskolc, Hungary
Erika Horváthné Csolák: Faculty of Economics, University of Miskolc, 3515 Miskolc, Hungary
Katalin Lipták: Faculty of Economics, University of Miskolc, 3515 Miskolc, Hungary

Administrative Sciences, 2025, vol. 15, issue 7, 1-19

Abstract: Job advertisements play a key role in human resource management as they are the first contact between employers and potential employees. A well-written job advertisement communicates not only the requirements and expectations of the position but also the culture, values, and goals of the organisation. Transparent and attractive advertisements increase the number of applicants and help to select the right candidates, leading to more efficient recruitment and selection processes in the long run. From a human resource management perspective, effective job advertising can give organisations a competitive advantage. Continuous changes in the labour market and technological developments require new competencies. Digitalisation, automation, and data-driven decision-making have brought IT, analytical, and communication skills to the fore. There is a growing emphasis on soft skills such as problem solving, flexibility, and teamwork, which are essential in a fast-changing work environment. Job advertisements should reflect these expectations so that candidates are aware of the competencies and skills required for the position. The aim of the study is to carry out a cross-country comparative analysis for a few pre-selected jobs based on data extracted from the CEDEFOP database as it is assumed that there are differences between countries in the European Union in terms of the expectations of workers for the same jobs.

Keywords: competencies; job advertisement; employees (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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