Expectations and Realities on Labor Market in Romania

“This paper presents an analysis of unemployment for the regions of Romania. The aim is to reveal the matching between employer's needs, expressed by the published number of vacancies, and expectations/training for those seeking for an employment. The analyzed period is 2005-2013, with quarterly frequency data obtained from the survey of labor in households (AMIGO) and reporting forms from the National Institute of Statistics website. The methodology used corresponds to panel data econometrics. The analysis results confirm a differential impact of unemployment on generations. Youth employment application is better reflected in bid to employers. Young generations cover offers from areas where physical work is reduced or jobs that require higher education. Older people find their place increasingly difficult on labor market, they even accepting low paid jobs or not qualified ones. In terms of regional distribution, we can identify clear patterns,Bucharestzone being an exception; otherwise, it appears to be atypical in the other analyzes too. The paper can be considered a starting point for other analysis, useful for decision making on continue training or for matching the skills of graduates with labor market needs”.