About The Most Desired Employers Survey

Romania, 2025

With a solid 20-year legacy, the Most Desired Employers Survey is the most comprehensive research tool on the Romanian market that captures how professionals, graduates, and students perceive employers and what they expect from them.

12,161 respondents have nominated the employers they would desire the most to work for, along with their perceptions and expectations of the working environment. This study goes beyond ranking companies; it uncovers the key factors that define employer attractiveness and what truly matters to each target audience.

The Most Desired Employers eBook

Get access to the most relevant insights from this year’s study. This free eBook brings fresh, data-driven perspectives on how today’s talent, from young graduates to seasoned professionals, view employers in Romania.

What’s inside the eBook?

  • 3 Rankings of the Most Desired Employers 2025: TOP 100 MDE in Romania, TOP 50 MDE preferred by IT&C professionals, TOP 50 MDE recognised for a Great Company Culture;
  • Job search behaviour;
  • Evolution of employer selection criteria;
  • Preferred channels and type of content candidates would like employers to communicate;
  • Key barriers candidates face when applying, even to the Most Desired Employers.

Download your free copy to discover what drives candidates in choosing their ideal employer!

Looking for deeper insights?

Explore our suite of detailed reports tailored to specific industries, roles, and target groups:

  • Talent Market Overview Report
  • Standard Report (Business Report, Engineering Report)
  • Industry Report (IT&C, Retail, FMCG, Outsourcing)
  • Employer Branding Health Check Report (a personalized diagnostic of your employer brand perception on the market)

Contact us at angajatori@catalyst.ro to request the report that best fits your organization’s needs.

Fill out the form to download the e-book


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