Experts are in demand, but entry-level positions are scarce

The job market is shifting towards requiring senior profiles with strategic judgment, as automation of initial tasks hinders young people's access to employment. Novartis has posted job openings in Barcelona for a process improvement manager and a corporate training transformation director, both requiring a combination of technological knowledge and management skills.

According to the Barómetro E&E, the top skills in demand include analytical thinking, AI literacy, communication, and leadership, with emerging importance on AI governance and organizational change management. Despite a decrease in unemployment rates in the eurozone and Spain, youth unemployment increased in September, with 189,141 young people registered as unemployed.

The job market is looking for professionals who can make decisions with technology, implement it without problems, and demonstrate its value.