Professional conversion to it in Romania [Infografic]

At the moment the labor market knows a dynamic much more pronounced than that a few decades ago. The professional conversion to it is a reality in which they find or aspire to increasingly Romanians. The market figures still show openness and opportunities for those who think of this step and prepare correctly for this. In order to view these aspects concretely and better understand the reality of conversion to it, the infographic at the end of our article presents you with a synthesis of key data.

It is true that the IT market in Romania has slightly slowed down the growth rate of previous years, becoming more selective and mature. However, recent statistical data and forecasts of global and local experts suggest that opportunities persist and constant conversion and adaptation become not only an option, but a strategic necessity for anyone who wants to remain relevant for the labor market.

Radical transformation of skills

The labor market is quickly transformed by digitalization, automation and artificial intelligence. The WEF «Future of Jobs» report 2025 shows that by 2030, 37% of Romanians will become obsolete. The need for skills in artificial intelligence, computer security and technology, but also creative thinking and continuous learning, increases exponentially. Romanian employers provide for a reduction of almost 50% of the right candidates available in the coming years, therefore they intend to hire and train a new staff. On the global level, it is estimated that about half of the employees will require conversion by 2030, since 85 million jobs will change. It is a systemic necessity of adaptation by recalification and improvement.

Change of paradigm in human resources: from the emphasis on the diploma in search of skills

In response to the deficit of the talents, the employers pass from the selection based on the diploma to the skills shown, according to the «Put Skills First» report by PWC. Statistics show that 46% of employees consider their formal qualifications irrelevant to the work they currently occupy. Focusing on practical skills and learning potential can greatly expand talent. 76% of Romanian companies consider the deficit of current skills as a problem for their development. Strategically, 94% of employers (above the global average) invest in improving work and 79% will personally take on new skills. This attention to «Skills First» will favor professional conversion over time, removing an important barrier from his way: the need for an academic diploma in the new field.

IT industry in Romania: an engine of the economy based on talents

The IT sector is an economic engine, the second largest employers of employers in Romania (19% of the main industries), according to the PWC report, annual report of the service sector to companies 2024 Relatively low national unemployment and the estimated need to increase the highly qualified workforce (60% by 2030) maintain attractive IT. Continuous learning is the norm: 72% of IT professionals constantly develop development. By engaging the skills, the IT industry can provide a path of professional integration, also for young Neets (those between 15 and 24 years old who are currently not part of any professional training and training program.

Professional conversion to it, in the figures

All these trends from the accelerated transformation of skills, to the change of paradigm of human resources and to the confirmed potential of the IT market in Romania, are key factors that justify a strategic professional conversion in this field. The most solid topics lead in the direction of the investment in the development of digital skills and in the exploration of IT opportunities, as you can follow in the infographic below.

Sources:

Wef: Future of Jobs Report 2025

PWC and WEF: post skills first 2024

PWC: Report of the Services for annual companies 2024

PWC: Work force hopes and fears in Romania 2024

Adevarul.ro

BCG: decoding of global trends in Upskilling and Restkilling

Eurostat

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