This article is based on data from MeetFrank Job Market Insights. For additional and per-track reports, visit this page.
In our previous global report, we shared that most countries in Europe have recently loosened their travel restrictions. Recently, the EU also recommended opening up borders ahead of the summer holiday season. 🧳️
Looking at the situation, the world still needs some time to get back on track, but there are also some signs of recovery. 🙏
So, what about the global job market? What has summer brought for companies and job seekers? Which new members have joined the MeetFrank family and are now offering attractive relocation packages? 🌍
You’ll find the answers in this report! Let’s discover what’s new in June and July in the global job market. 🕵
Job Market Overview: June vs July
Even though summer mode is upon us, job seekers don’t seem to have stopped sending out applications, globally speaking. 👍
The upward trend we mentioned in our previous report is set to continue. 📈 There has been a small increase in the number of job applications since June.
So, what about market competitiveness in general?
Finding a job is still a challenge for job seekers. Given the coronavirus situation worldwide, it will take some time before more opportunities become available. 😷
Even though the global market is challenging, there’s always a need for good talent. 💪
In the coming sections, we will be giving more detailed information about the competitiveness industry-by-industry.
Salaries in Top 6 Specialties
In this section, we will compare the average gross salaries and expected salaries in June compared to May.
Ready? 🤩
👉 When looking at the chart, we can see that the only two industries offering lower salaries in June than in May were Finance and (Tech) Project Management.
👉While the fall in the Finance sector was rather visible with an average gross salary decrease of 519EUR, the IT & Sysadmin industry increased their average offerings by 731EUR since May. Good news for IT & Sysadmin professionals! 👯
So, what about the expected salaries so far?
Compared to the average gross salaries, there were more changes to the expected salaries in June.
👉While the average expectations of the Software Engineering professionals dropped by 51EUR, the Sales and Business Development industry saw a small average increase.
👉The expected salaries in Finance and IT & Sysadmin also decreased.
👉 The industries with higher expectations have been Marketing & PR & Media and (Tech) Project Management .
Overall, there was a disparity between the expected and the offered salaries by the first week of July. 🤔
In general, job seekers are demanding less than they are offered, except in the Finance and (Tech) Project Management sectors. 💰
Competition in Top 6 Specialties
In this section, we will see how the market competition has been in the last two months and how it has varied per industry in the global job market. 🌍
The recovery process has been taking some time globally which also affects market competition. 🕵
When looking at the chart, we can see that it’s become more challenging to find a job in all of the top 6 industries. 👀
While the difference in June’s stats compared to those of May seem more obvious for the Sales and Business Development, Marketing, PR, Media, and Tech (Project) Management industries, there has been a smaller disparity in the Software Engineering industry.
Nowadays, job seekers in the IT & Sysadmin industry will still find it relatively easy to find a job, whereas Marketing & PR & Media experts will face some challenges. ⛈
The reasons for the increase in market competitiveness might be related to multiple factors. 💡
Firstly, some companies may find it more challenging than usual to provide job seekers with relocation packages. Most countries have started opening borders, but the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are not over yet. 😷
Job seekers are also in the same boat. Moving to another country may seem quite a bit more challenging for them in these uncertain times as well. 🗺 🧳️
Let’s hope for the better. Recovery will definitely take some time, but the good news is that it has started. We’ll wait and see what August’s stats will show. 📈
TOP 10 Companies with the Most Applications in June 2020
Wondering what the top 10 companies with the most applications recently in the global job market are? If so, you’re in the right place. 😉
Looking at the chart above, the Oscar for ‘the most favourite company for job seekers’ goes to iPhone Photography School (the name speaks for itself regarding the industry!) in Latvia. It’s followed by Blockchain.com in the United Kingdom and Cavai, in Norway. 🥁
As we can see, companies involved in new technologies make up the top 3 when it comes to the most applications on a global scale. 📱
What does the rest of the list say about job seekers’ choices?
In fourth place, we see Sadapay, a fintech company from Pakistan, followed by Visual Meta in Germany, which connects online shops and customers.
The list continues with companies operating in Marketing, SaaS, and Tourism. No surprises that they are all tech based. 💻
Welcome to the MeetFrank family!
This week, we’ve welcomed 4 new companies from different countries. Say hi to Magebit, Elopage, Airlift Technologies, and sMover Tech! 👏
See what the latest job offers are from these companies:
In recent months, finding a job has become increasingly competitive. So, how to get hired and beat all competition?
The key lies in really standing out in the pool of applicants. 👀
We pulled together our best advice for standing out when applying for a job. And you don’t just have to take our word for it. We also asked a top recruiter for pointers.
The cherry on top? 🍒 A real-life example of a job seeker that really stood out and got hired, beating all competition.
Best tip for how to get hired: stand out from the crowd – Image source
But first, a quick look at some data. Just in case you’re not convinced that standing out is important these days. 😉
Why it’s important to stand out when applying for jobs in 2020
In case you haven’t noticed, unemployment numbers have been growing across the world in the last few months.
Based on our data, we see that so far, not all job markets have taken a hit when it comes to numbers of job openings. It may just be that MeetFrank is growing in popularity among recruiters in those countries. 💪 Or perhaps there is a lag and job openings will start to decrease later this year.
At the same time, it is clear that there are more and more people actively looking for new employment opportunities.
For example, in Estonia, Finland and Lithuania, the number of active job seekers numbers has increased by 15%, 18.5% and 11.5% respectively. 📈
How to get hired: stand out even before you apply
Yes, you can stand out even before sending in your application. Here’s how! 🏆
1. Get referred 📣 Personal recommendations go a long way these days. A warm referral from a team member or otherwise trusted contact is a surefire way to stand out in the pool of applicants. 🔥
Here’s how: Do you know anyone who works at the company that can recommend you? Do you have any other connections to key people at the firm? If so, don’t be shy to ask for a personal mention to the recruiter.
2. Get noticed 📯 Sometimes, you just have to toot your own horn. In fact, building a personal brand in your specialty will be the best investment for standing out as an applicant. It will be good for you now and long-term, as you’ll be getting job offers even before you need to start looking. 👀
Toot your own horn (or saxophone) at and get noticed – Image source
Here’s how: If you’re a creative, put together a public portfolio of your best work. If you’re a software developer, build something that works! If you’re any other professional, start being vocal about key topics in your specialty on LinkedIn. Start a podcast! Sky’s the limit!
3. Polish your profile 💅 This can seem like basic hygiene, but you’d be surprised how many fail to keep their professional profiles up to date and immaculate. Whether it’s a CV or a LinkedIn profile that you need to submit, make sure it is up to date and on point. 🎯 Here’s how: Make sure you’ve covered all recent and relevant experience on your profile. Highlight your achievements—what did you actually get done and bring to the table in your previous roles. Don’t forget to double-check the grammar!
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⭐️Advice from a recruiter ⭐️ Scoro is a company that attracts a lot of applications whenever they post a job opening on MeetFrank. So, we asked their recruiter Stina for some advice for how to get hired when you’re competing with a lot of applicants. Here’s what she said about polishing your profile: “Keep the CV short, clear, and elegant, but point out what were your main responsibilities at each position.”
Stina also highlights the importance of proper grammar: “Make sure your CV and cover letter are grammatically correct. Use Grammarly or other tools to check the wording and read the text many times. If you don’t have an eye for detail, ask someone else.”
4. Do your research 🧐 Before applying, take your time to research everything you can about the company. What is the company you’re applying to all about? Are you actually a good fit for the company? After all, you are unlikely to get hired if it’s not a good match. 🧩
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Here’s how: Look through the key pages of their website. Read their blog. Do some Googling and see if you can find some coverage: recent press releases, interviews with the founders or C-level executives. Hearing the people who run the company talk can be super insightful! 🌟Pro tip: We know, the research can be time-consuming to the point of overwhelming. This is where the MeetFrank app comes in handy. MeetFrank only shows you job openings that are a good matchwith your profile, including your work-related preferences. There’s even a small icon next to each company that shows how well you match! This will save you precious time on the job hunt. 😉
How to stand out during the application process
Next, let’s take a look at how you can stand out during the application process itself. This is your time to shine.
5. Craft a killer application 🔥 All recruiters require you to send in an application in some shape or form. In some cases, it’s still the old school combination of CV and cover letter. Other companies have moved on to more modern solutions, like having a structured conversation via an app like MeetFrank. Make sure yours stands out! 🤩 Here’s how: Write up a sincere application, and consider adding something special to it—for a content marketing role, it may be a video, for a copywriter role a blog post, for a business role, a printed, bound, 10-page presentation on innovative ideas for the company.
Add something special to your application, like a custom website – Image source
Sounds like too much? Well, if you are really gunning for that job, go the extra mile. Otherwise, a sleek CV or job profile on the platform of choice will do. ⭐️Real-life example ⭐️ Nicole Tan had never been to Estonia when she applied for a Marketing Manager role with Latitude59.
Here’s her story in her own words: “Though I’d never been to Estonia, I had heard about it being a digital nation and always wanted to visit. When I saw that Latitude59 was looking for a marketing manager, I knew I had to jump on it!”
Nicole applied with a video that illustrated why she’s the right one for the job: “I decided to add a fun video to my application, and I felt that really helped me to stand out from other applicants. I got the job, came to Estonia and I’m still here!”
6. Reverse-engineer the content 👩💻 You probably have more experiences and knowledge than any form of application can show. So, we recommend that you reverse-engineer the content of your application based on the job description. 👷
Here’s how: Read through the job description and see what experience, knowledge and skills they are looking for. Then think about which of your past experiences would work best to highlight that you are the future employee that they are looking for! Obviously, don’t just come up with stuff, but rather be really on point regarding which experiences to really call attention to.
7. Spell out why you are a good fit for the company 🗣 Once you’ve made sure your application fits the role, find a way to make it clear how you are a good culture fit. 👥 Here’s how: Find out what the company stands for. Whether it’s values, mission, or something else, find something that resonates with you. And find a way to weave that into your application, either as something you care about or as something you are interested in. 🌟 Pro tip: if you don’t find anything, take a moment to consider if you’re sure you want to spend the majority of your waking hours with this company.
How to stand out at the interview stage and beyond
You’ve made it to the interview pool? Congratulations! 👏Let’s review how you can stand out in this round and after the interviews.
8. Nail the first impression thing 🥇 You can only make a first impression once, and it plays a key role in your interview. So make yours a good one. 🕺
Here’s how: Take care of the basics, of course—dress appropriately, arrive on time, have a good handshake, and don’t forget to smile. Go easy on the cologne or perfume, just in case. Mind your body language as well—don’t slump, don’t cross your arms or fidget with them. Is your interview online? See how to nail your online interview. ⭐️Advice from a recruiter ⭐️ Stina from Scoro says a sparkle in your eyes will help you stand out: “If you truly want to join the company, make sure everyone else feels it as well. It’s wonderful to see the motivation and sparkle in the candidate’s eyes during the interview.”
9. Come prepared with great answers (and questions, too!) 😎 You know the drill. Most interviews are set up in the same way, with similar questions. After all, the goal is the same, to get to know you and whether you are a good fit for the role and the company. That means you can come prepared! 💡
Here’s how: Come up with answers for the typical questions like ”Tell me about yourself!” and “Why are you interested in this position?”. Use the job description as a handy cheat sheet for what you need to highlight when you’re preparing the answers. Additionally, prepare a few genuine and thoughtful questions like “Can you give an example of a time when your team came together to solve a tough problem?”.
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🌟 Pro tip: Avoid questions about benefits and time off. These questions should come later.
10. Follow up with a “thank you” 💌
Depending on where you’re from, a follow-up note may or may not be a common practice. Either way, it’s a polite thing to do and helps them remember you well. 🦄 Here’s how: The day after the interview (or Monday if your interview was on Friday), type up a short and sweet email, thanking the interviewer for their time and reaffirming your interest in the role. If there was any part of the discussion you found to be especially interesting, make sure to mention it as well!
A hand-written letter can make you stand out – Image source
🌟 Pro tip: To really stand out, send the “thank you” as a hand-written note! If this feels like too much for whatever reason (cultural or contextual), go with an email.
Now that you know how to stand out, download the MeetFrank app and get hired for your next job. Good luck! 🍀
What are the top software developer skills in 2020 and in high demand in the global job market?
During the past 10 years, the Software Engineering industry has been undergoing significantly rapid changes.
According to EDC, in 2019, 26.4 million people globally were engaged in programming, and by 2023 it is expected that the number of software developers will exceed 27.7 million people.
In this article, we will cover the latest job market news in Software Development and how it affects trends in hard and soft skills that are requested in this industry.
Essential skills types in Software Development career
In general, each software developer needs to have 3 main directions of the skillset:
👉 Some fundamental knowledge related to the professional field. For example, to become a machine learning engineer, you must have strong math skills.
👉 Basic skills in related fields. For example, Design, UX, Back-end development, project management for Front-end Web Developer. This kind of knowledge helps you communicate effectively with colleagues.
👉 Personal qualities (soft skills) in areas such as leadership, emotional intelligence, self-control, mentoring, etc. They are necessary to be able to express your ideas and work results clearly, build trusting relationships with your teammates, managers, and subordinates. Soft skills also help to cope with your own and team failures and build informal relationships.
TOP software engineering jobs that companies are looking for
During the last 3 months, the trends on the job market have changed significantly. But the demand for software engineering job offers remains on a high level.
Among 19 specialties currently available on MeetFrank, Software Engineering roles take 57% of the total.
Besides, some of them lie in the top 10 job offers with the highest number of applicants.
Based on the number of job offers and applicants in the MeetFrank app, the most popular software engineering job openingis .NET Software Engineer followed by Full-Stack Developer and Front-End Developer. 🚀
Looking for a similar position? Check how your salary ranks on the job market.
Most in-demand Software Engineering hard skills in 2020
By looking at the job market changes’ speed now and beyond, it is obvious that if you want to be in a safe place, you need to maximize your marketability via pursuing a mostly demanded skill-set. What software developer skills should you focus on now?
We analyzed the job market for programmers and prepared a list of most sought hard skills globally.
If you want to start your career in software development, one of the most common questions you may ask yourself would be “What is the top best programming language to know?”. Here is the most up to date list 👇
Despite current trends, there isn’t a right or wrong programming language choice. You need to pick the one or two that suit the specific field you want to work in today. See the examples below:
Soft skills as a secret weapon
Employers and recruiters have long been saying that software development professionals can no longer succeed with technical skills alone.
Today, the classic techie should have “flexible” skills. According to a McKinsey poll, it is high-tech industries that are most in need of them. One-third of the respondents indicated that the most problematic areas in terms of soft skills in 2021 would be data analytics, IT, mobile, web design. Here are TOP 4 essential soft skills every software professional needs to consider in his career.
📢Communication
It may sound weird to you, but communication is one of the core skills in the software development world.
This skill is highly needed for self-presentation on interviews, writing documentation for libraries and frameworks, teamwork, and writing emails, or slack messages to coworkers. You need to be able to hear, convincingly argue, be customer-oriented, and tuned in to the result.
⏰Self-management
This skill involves the management of emotions, stress, and energy, the ability to reflect and give feedback properly. It also includes time management.
💪Effective thinking
For productive work, it is essential to control the processes in the head. You should learn the systemic, creative, structural, logical, and design types of thinking. The ability to collect and analyze information to correctly conclude will not hinder as well.
🙋♂️Leadership
Leadership is especially important for team managers and senior roles. This skill includes an ability to plan, set tasks for employees correctly, motivate them, control, and give appropriate feedback on time. Managing people is not about making subordinates do what you want. This skill is about the ability to inspire and help others reach their highest potential. Therefore, the manager’s expertise is super crucial for those planning career growth.
Final words
The most important software developer skill is the willingness to learn continually.
This is relevant for all professions. But for programmers, if they want to be in demand, it is crucial to keep abreast of technological development.
Interested in challenging yourself in one of the most popular Software Engineering positions? Check these ones out and apply via the MeetFrank app!
This article is based on data from MeetFrank Job Market Insights. For additional and per-track reports, visit this page.
By Mid-June we have already seen many important announcements in Estonia that are likely to affect the job market. If not the best days, better days may well be on the way. 🙏 Let’s start with the Top 3!
✅On 1 June 2020, Estonia reopened its borders to passengers with no symptoms arriving from the EU, the Schengen Area, and the UK.
All this great news shows that the economy is opening up and getting ready to welcome new talent. We’ll see what the rest of the summer will bring. 🌞
In this report, we’ll delve into how the Estonian job market has been doing recently, and compare the stats with those of May.
Ready to discover more? Let’s dive into mid-June’s numbers! 🔢
Job Market Overview: May vs June
There has been a decline in the number of job openings in Estonia lately, which you can also read more about in our recovery outlook blog post.
The past 4 weeks saw a 24% decrease in the number of job openings. The reason for that might be not only the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic but also the arrival of summer. 🌞
However, the number of job applications has increased by approximately 18%. Lately, job seekers have been more active than companies.
Let’s see how these stats have affected market competitiveness. 🔎
👀 There hadn’t been a significant change in market competitiveness by June. It’s still challenging to find a job in Estonia.
Does this apply to all industries? Well, not really.
While it’s easy to find a job for the IT & Sysadmin candidates, Marketing & PR & Media and design people are finding it difficult nowadays. 🤐
Similar to Finland, Estonia has seen a gap between the offered and expected salaries in the past few months. Both job seekers and companies may be confused with the uncertainty in the economy worldwide. 🤔💰
As the upward trend continues for companies, job seeker expectations are more or less the same compared to those of the previous weeks.
Job Applications in the Top 6 Specialties in June 2020 vs 2019
😷 Needless to say COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, and pursue our careers. While some industries have become more popular, some have lost interest from job seekers.
To see the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the Estonian job market, we’ll now compare the job applications in the top 6 specialties from this year with those of mid-June 2019. 🕵
🚀 Let’s travel back in time to June 2019. There’s no pandemic, no obvious economic crisis worldwide, and we’re all ready for a great summer ahead.
When we look at the tables, three points catch the eye:
✅ The number of applications seems to have increased except for IT & Sysadmin and (Tech) Project Management positions.
The stats also explain the ease of market competitiveness for the IT & Sysadmin sector as we mentioned above, which clearly means there’s a strong need for IT & Sysadmin candidates in Estonia nowadays! 🔊
✅ Software engineering has remained the most popular industry.
✅ Marketing & PR & Media has taken third place from (Tech) Project Management.
Similar to most countries, Estonia has been hit hard by the pandemic, which has resulted in layoffs during the last 2 months. Although the tourism sector seems to have been affected the most, this doesn’t mean that the rest have been doing great. 😔
The numbers say that software engineering applications increased by more than 300% along with significant increases in Marketing & PR & Media and Sales & Business Development compared to last year.
The high increase can be explained by the layoffs and also the never changing popularity of Estonia when it comes to software engineering.
Meanwhile, the Finance sector has seen a relatively low increase in the number of applications, winning 5th place over the IT & Sysadmin industry in 2020. 💰
Who are the companies hiring with MeetFrank?
MeetFrank welcomes dozens of new companies every week, and it’s great to see that our family is growing very fast.
To give you a better understanding of the companies we’re in collaboration with, we’ll share some interesting stats about the MeetFrank family with you in this section.
👉Let’s start with the company type. Our database shows that the Estonia-based companies are mostly startups and corporations. With its vibrant ecosystem for startups, this doesn’t come as a surprise, does it? 😊
👉SaaS, software engineering, FinTech, finance, consultancy, enterprise software, e-commerce, and Analytics & Big Data make up the majority of the industries. We’re telling you, it’s the age of data. 🖥💪
👉 Most Estonian companies have from 11 to 50 employees and the second biggest group is in the 51-200 range.
The majority have revenues of below 1M, followed by companies with a revenue of 1M to 3M. 💰
Remote Job Offers Per Specialty in Mid-June
In this section, we’ll highlight remote job offers per specialty in mid-June and discuss the stats from different angles.
As of today, companies are mostly interested in remote software engineers and secondly, sales & business development professionals. This also relates to the high number of job applications in these sectors compared to last year.
However, the Design, Customer Support, HR & Recruitment, and Data & Analytics industries seem to be preferring face-to-face collaboration. (For now. 👀)
As of today, there is no demand for remote teams in the Administration & Office and Logistics & Supply industries in Estonia.
Let’s have a look at the latest remote job openings:
🔊 Meet our new members: Aalto Eesti OÜ, Qstep logiciel OÜ, and Velström Vallner Tohver OÜ! Have a look at the latest job openings to find your dream job sooner than you expect:
This article is based on data from MeetFrank Job Market Insights. For additional and per-track reports, visit this page.
On June 16, Lithuania saw its last day in lockdown. Now the country’s getting ready to open up again like most countries in Europe. 🎉
Despite its relatively low coronavirus rates, the Lithuanian job market has been hit by the pandemic, which we explored through the decreasing number of job openings in our latest blog article.
Wondering what has changed in the past 2 weeks? Want to learn more about job openings and market competitiveness? 🤓
🔊 Spoiler alert: Let’s dive into the world of stats from the Lithuanian job market. Now, it’s the rising star of remote job opportunities, which welcomes talent from around the world. 🌍
Job Market Overview: May vs June
At the beginning of June, the number of active job openings was down by about 22% in the Lithuanian job market.
So, here is what has changed in the past few weeks. The number ofjob openings has decreased by approximately 24%. 📉
There has been a very slight decrease in the number of job applications. This doesn’t quite cover the drop in the openings.
Despite the decrease in the number of job openings at the beginning of June, finding a job is almost at the ‘OK-level’ in Lithuania.
Unlike in Estonia, design candidates have more opportunities in this market. If you’re a designer and looking for a job in Lithuania, the chances are you may get one in the near future.
The Marketing & PR & Media professionals are in a tight spot. Sadly, it’s challenging for them to find a job in the Lithuanian job market nowadays. 👀
Similar to Estonia and Finland, offered salaries are higher than expected salaries in Lithuania. 📈
There has been a decrease in expected salaries, whereas companies don’t seem to have made any changes in their offerings lately.
Job Applications in the Top 6 Specialties in June 2020 vs 2019
In the past few months, we’ve been discussing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic aftershock. 🌍😷
What about ‘before corona’ times? What were the stats for job applications in the top 6 specialties last year in the Lithuanian job market? 🤔
Let’s start with 3 key points:
✅ Similar to Estonia and Finland, the Software Engineering industry has seen a significant increase in the number of job applications.
✅ But in Lithuania, this industry doesn’t rank in first place. Apparently, sales & business development job seekers are the most active group in Lithuania nowadays.
✅Unlike Estonia and Finland, one industry has made a huge leap in the number of job applications: Marketing & PR & Media. This could be either related to the recent layoffs or the growing interest in the sector.
Compared to the number of applications submitted in mid-June 2019, all industries saw more interest from job seekers.
This may be related to the recent layoffs due to the pandemic and also the growing interest in the Lithuanian job market.
Who are the companies hiring with MeetFrank?
In this section, we will learn more about the company profiles on MeetFrank. Get ready to find out more about Lithuania-based companies!
✅ As of today, there are 121 Lithuania-based companies looking for talent on MeetFrank. The number is increasing every month. 📈
✅ Unlike Estonia and Finland, they are mostly corporations and consultancy companies. If your dream job is at a big corporate name, then Lithuania might be ‘the’ place! 🙏
✅ So, what sectors are these companies operating in? If you have gone through our Estonia and Finland reports, you’ll already know the answer. As of today, software engineering, SaaS, technology, consultancy, and enterprise software make up the Top 5 there.
The answer is the same for Lithuania as well. 👍
✅ The Lithuania-based companies generally have 11 to 50 employees. This range is similar to those of Estonia and Finland.
This fact applies to Lithuania as well. Did you know that Lithuania-based companies are offering more and more remote jobs nowadays?🔎
When it comes to remote job offers, the champions remain the same as for Estonia and Finland—software engineers. 🖥
It seems software engineers will be the new digital nomads, following in the footsteps of design and advertising people. 🛩
Professionals from the Sales & Business Development, Design, (Tech) Project Management, and Marketing & PR & Media industries are next in line with an increasing number of remote job offers.
Looking for a remote job? Interested in working for a Lithuania-based company? Here you go:
This article is based on data from MeetFrank Job Market Insights. For additional and per-track reports, visit this page.
Last week’s recovery outlook articles showed that even though most countries in Europe are slowly opening up, the economy worldwide will still need some time to recover from the effects of the pandemic. 😷
But let’s keep our hopes high. 💪 There are still opportunities out there. Many companies are still open for global talent and are offering relocation packages. ✈
In this article, we’ll delve into the global stats along with companies open for remote talent and relocation.
🌍 Want to explore possibilities and opportunities in another country? Find everything you need below! 👇
Job Market Overview: May vs June
Let’s start with the basics. 🚀
Out of 40,988 people open to relocation opportunities, approximately 9% of them are actively looking for a job. Due to the pandemic, some talent may still find it difficult to relocate.
In the past 4 weeks, the number of job openings has dropped by 26%. 📉
Meanwhile, the number of job applications has slightly increased by mid-June. The openings and applications haven’t aligned yet.
This might be related to both the current uncertainty in the economy and the usual “summer mode” stagnation .
When we look at historical gross salaries, we see that there has been a noticeable difference between the offered and expected salaries starting from December. Early on in this period, the expected salaries had increased significantly. 📈
The pandemic swapped things around in March. The gap between offered and expected salaries has kept widening, with offered salaries higher than expected salaries.
Feel free to make some adjustments to your modest salary expectations, dear job seekers. 😊
Nowadays, it’s challenging to find a job globally. It seems both companies and job seekers have some concerns about relocation in the post-pandemic recovery period.
While it’s difficult for design candidates to find a job and relocate, it’s rather easier for IT & Sysadmin professionals to fulfill their career aspirations. 👀
What about the most in demand skills globally?
Have experience in Backend Development, Full-stack Development and/or JavaScript? Well, the chances are you can find a job and relocate more easily than your peers. 💪
Now, let’s move on to the following section and see how the trends in job applications have changed in the past year.
Job Applications in the Top 6 Specialties in June 2020 vs 2019
In this section, we will compare the number of job applications in the top 6 specialties in June 2020 with those of June 2019.
Our goal is to see how the pandemic and subsequent changes in the economy have shaped the career path of job seekers.
Here are the main takeaways from the stats above:
✅ The number of job applications has increased in all industries worldwide.
✅ Software engineering saw the highest number of applications. Looking at the stats from Estonia, Lithuania, and Finland, we can now say that these 3 countries have been affected by the global trend.
Software engineers have been the most active group so far. 🏅
✅ Globally, job seekers looking for Sales & Business Development and Marketing & PR & Media opportunities have almost doubled.
✅ The lowest increase has been in the number of applications for IT & Sysadmin roles. This matches with the stats from Estonia, Finland, and Lithuania, as IT & Syadmin has not been the most popular kid at school so far. 🤓
Who are the companies hiring with MeetFrank?
Every month, new companies are joining our family, thus giving us the chance to match the best talent with the best companies.
In this section, we’ll share some interesting facts about companies that choose to collaborate with us. 🤝
As of today, the MeetFrank family is working with mostly startups and corporate companies from Lithuania to Czechia, from Finland to the UK.
They are followed by SMBs and consultancy companies.
The industries they are operating in are mostly software development, SaaS, technology, e-commerce, analytics & big data, FinTech, finance, and consultancy.
Overall, the company size is 11-50 people, followed by 51-200. This shows that not only startups or big corporations but also a wide range of companies are collaborating with MeetFrank.
The majority of the companies are Estonian-based, followed by Finnish companies. And among them, there are 2 unicorns. 🦄
Remote Job Offers by Specialty in June 2020
Now is time to have a look at the remote job offers worldwide. 🌍
The upward trend for software engineers continues. Globally, the highest number of job openings has been for engineers. Great times indeed to be a software person! 🤓
The Sales & Business Development industry seems to be open to remote workers too. As of today, the second highest number of remote offers have been in this sector.
So, what about the ones that are not offering that many remote offers (for now)?
Similar to Estonia, Lithuania, and Finland; companies operating in Administration & Office, Data & Analytics, and Logistics & Supply industries prefer working face-to-face globally. 👀
And here are the latest remote openings from the UK to Czechia
Best tip for how to get hired: stand out from the crowd – 
Toot your own horn (or saxophone) at and get noticed – 
Don’t forget to spell-check your CV or profile – 
Before you apply, read about the company – 
Add something special to your application, like a custom website – 
Dress nicely for the interview – 
Don’t talk about benefits during the first interview – 
A hand-written letter can make you stand out – 
