EU Labour Market Knowledge Questionnaire | created by OPEN UP

What is the minimum age requirement to work in the European Union?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

Answer explanation

The age at which children can enter the labour market on a full-time basis ranges from the age of 15 years to the age of 18 years.

What happens to the employment rate in ET from 2009 to 2023 on average?

• Upward

• Downward

• Stable

Answer explanation

Employment rates are defined as a measure of the extent to which available labour resources (people available to work) are being used. As you can see in the graph it is consistently upward, with a mixed exception during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Analyzing the needs of the labor market in Europe requires considering various factors such as

• economic trends

• industry demands

• technological advancements

• policy developments

Answer explanation

Analyzing the needs of the labor market in Europe requires considering various factors such as economic trends, industry demands, technological advancements, and policy developments.

Which of the following occupations is currently experiencing a shortage of workers in the EU?

• Bricklayers and related workers - Carpenters and joiners - Building and related electricians

• Heavy truck and lorry drivers

• Metal working machine tool setters and operators - Sheet metal workers - Plumbers and pipe fitters

• Nursing professionals

• Administrative and executive secretaries

Answer explanation

The data are from EURES Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2022, by the European Labour Authority launched on 29 March 2023.

Which of the following industries is currently experiencing a shortage of workers in the EU?

• Healthcare

• Software - Technology

• Agriculture

• Construction

Which of the following skills are most valued by employers in the EU?

• Communication

• Problem-solving

• Leadership

• Technical

What is the purpose of a CV or resume when applying for a job in the EU?

• To provide personal information

• To list academic qualifications

• To showcase relevant skills and experience

• To explain why you want the job

Which of the following countries has over 1600 euros minimum wage in the EU?

• Germany

• France

• Netherlands

• Belgium

• Spain

Which of the following countries has less than 999 euros minimum wage in the EU?

• Greece

• Portugal

• Malta

• Estonia

• Spain

Many employers report difficulties in finding candidates with the right skill sets, particularly in emerging sectors such as digital technology, data science, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. This significant challenge in the European labor market is known as

• Skills mismatch

• Digitalization and Automation

• STEM Skills

• • Τechnological literacy