Search

The purpose is to identify the key employability determinants for young Ukrainian migrants with tertiary education in light of the changing labour market conditions caused by the war. Design/methodology/approach. This paper conducts a structural and dynamic analysis of market changes in Ukraine and the countries hosting Ukrainian refugees, namely Poland and Germany, due to the war. The key determinants influencing the demand for professionals with tertiary education are identified through an analysis of job vacancies on employment websites in Ukraine, Poland, and Germany. Findings. Amidst a shrinking labour force in Ukraine due to migration and a shortage of vacancies, there is a noticeable increase in employability in the labour markets in Poland and Germany. The growth is particularly evident among females and in the service sphere, especially within the IT sphere. An analysis of employment websites in Ukraine, Poland, and Germany has identified the key determinants of demand for young professionals. The primary employability characteristics of Ukrainian migrants include professional skills, particularly digital skills relevant to specific jobs, as well as soft skills. These requirements differ by profession and country. In Poland, there are lower requirements for formal recognition of higher education diplomas in certain professions. However, employers, as in Germany, significantly emphasise on professional experience. Originality. Under the conditions of war and significant structural transformations in the labour markets in Ukraine and the countries hosting Ukrainian migrants, this study investigates the current employability changes among job seekers. Our research contributes to the understanding of labour markets by identifying key determinants of professional success for migrants with tertiary education, which can also act as an obstacle to integration into the host countries' labour markets if the required competencies are lacking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]