Greek Employees (70%) Say Education Level Covers Job Needs

Nearly seven out of ten (69.2%) Greek employees in the 15-34 age group believe their level of education covers their job needs, according to the country’s statistical authority (ELSTAT).

This percentage varies significantly depending on employment status: it is higher among employed individuals (72.2%) and lower among the unemployed (52.3%) and those outside the labor force (61%). The highest share of individuals working in jobs below their level of education (32.5%) is observed among the unemployed.

Similar differences are found between men and women: 24% of women are (or have been) employed in positions requiring qualifications below their educational level, compared with 20.3% of men.

The proportion of Greek employees who state that their level of education exceeds the requirements of their job varies significantly by occupation. The highest percentage (56.1%) is found among those who last worked as operators of industrial facilities, machinery, and equipment. High rates—both among employed individuals and those currently not working—are also observed among office clerks, service and sales workers, and skilled agricultural workers.

The majority of respondents (70.9%) believe that their skills meet the requirements of their current or most recent job. This percentage is higher among men (73%) and individuals aged 25–29 (72.1%), while it is significantly lower among those aged 15–24 (57%).

One in five people (19.5%) believe they possess skills higher than those required by their job, with the highest proportions found among women (21.4%) and individuals aged 30–34 (20%). The share of those who believe their skills are below job requirements is particularly small, at 3.1%.

Source: tovima.com