Employment opportunities are increasing, but the number of unemployed in the country continues to grow.

According to data from the Employment Service, on July 20 220.7 thousand people were registered. unemployed people. Since the declaration of emergency and quarantine in mid-March, 60.2 thousand people have requested the service. (37.3%) people.

The registered unemployment rates increased in 46 of the 60 municipalities in the country, the proportion of unemployed among the population of working age did not change in nine municipalities and decreased in five. It decreased further in the Varėna district (0.2 points), and increased further in the Šilutė and Rokiškis districts (0.4 points each).

The largest number of unemployed was in the Lazdijai (19.5%), Kelmė (18.4%) and Rokiškis (18.2%) districts. The lowest unemployment rates were maintained in Neringa (3.2 percent), Klaipeda district (7.2 percent) and Birštonas (8.4 percent).

The number of employees in commerce, real estate, business, and educational institutions decreased, and the number of employees in construction, recreation, agriculture, forestry, and fishing increased. Among job applicants, the proportion of unskilled workers (2.7 points) and employees (0.5 points) increased, while the proportion of specialists (1.1 points) and operators and assemblers of equipment and machinery (1.0 points) decreased.

Last week, employers registered 4.3 thousand. vacancies – 14.2 percent. over a week ago The need for seasonal fixed-term work increased by 12 percent. – 392 job vacancies were registered for auxiliary workers, unskilled manufacturing workers, cleaners and tractor drivers. From March 16. A total of 57.4 thousand people registered with the Employment Service. vacant jobs

According to the Office, more and more vacancies are registered by arts, entertainment and recreation companies, accommodation and restaurant companies, cafes and hotels. Job opportunities for chefs, bartenders, waiters, and ancillary workers were increased. In the information and communication sector, for sales managers and customer information officers.

The market is also in demand for skilled workers and artisans, skilled agricultural, forestry and fishing workers and employees. Mainly wanted are insulators, tailors, high-profile builders, finishers and welders, nursery workers, loggers, shopkeepers, markers and accountants.