{"id":13869,"date":"2019-06-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/um-20-fleiri-umsoknir-um-storf-milli-ara\/"},"modified":"2022-10-25T09:01:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T09:01:47","slug":"around-20-more-job-applications-between-the-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/en\/um-20-fleiri-umsoknir-um-storf-milli-ara\/","title":{"rendered":"Around 20% more job applications year-on-year"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

An interview with Gu\u00f0r\u00fan \u00deorsteinsd\u00f3ttir, Human Resources Manager, was published in Fjar\u00f0arfr\u00e9ttir on Wednesday, 26 June 2019.<\/a> <\/sup><\/p>\n

There are 2,062 permanent employees at the City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, who work at 70 locations across the city, according to Gu\u00f0r\u00fan \u00deorsteinsd\u00f3ttir, Human Resources Manager at the City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Over the summer, the number of staff increases significantly, with around 1,000 more being added. During the summer, the council therefore employs just over 3,000 people.<\/p>\n

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Gu\u00f0r\u00fan \u00deorsteinsd\u00f3ttir, Human Resources Manager for the City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/sup><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The educational level of applicants is increasing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There is a great demand for all specialist posts, says Gu\u00f0r\u00fan, who herself started working for the City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur on 1 October. \u201eWe have recently appointed a department head and staff for the payroll and accounts department, and are in the process of recruiting a specialist for BR\u00daNA (Child | Counselling | Resources), which is a relatively new service within the municipality.\u201c.<\/em> She says that interest in all these jobs is great, applications run into the tens, and the selection is often difficult. \u201eThe educational level of applicants is generally rising and interest in working within local authorities appears to be increasing. A large proportion of our staff work within the school community in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and, unfortunately, the number of qualified professionals in nurseries and primary schools across Iceland as a whole has been decreasing, or at the very least has remained static. It is a nationwide problem which, hopefully, will be resolved by all the measures currently being taken by the Ministry of Education; at any rate, enrolment in vocational training has not been higher in recent years. We have also taken various steps to attract qualified professionals to our schools, and this has certainly paid off. For example, we have a group of people who are employed whilst studying for a professional qualification, and they receive support for this. We have also been encouraging those who have worked for years without professional qualifications to gain an appropriate qualification, and this has opened up exciting opportunities for many. These and other measures are the result of collaboration and discussions by working groups on improved working conditions within the nurseries and primary schools in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur.\u201c<\/em> says Gu\u00f0r\u00fan.<\/p>\n

Around 20% more applications year-on-year<\/h4>\n

\u201eThis year we have advertised 248 vacancies and at the same time last year, 271 jobs were advertised. In total, 2,814 applications have been received for the 248 posts we have advertised so far this year, whereas at the same point last year, 2,349 applications had been received for the 271 posts that had been advertised. The year-on-year increase in applications is therefore 465, or about 20.1%. In 2016, applications totalled 2,031, and in 2017 they were 2,287. This represents a growing trend in the number of applications in recent years, although the number of jobs has not necessarily increased. Thus, there are 11 applications for every advertised job this year, and 9 applications for every advertised job in 2017 and 2018. This sends a certain message.\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n

Around 1,000 people in summer jobs<\/h4>\n

There are just over 1,000 individuals in summer jobs with the City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Almost 700 young people aged 14-16, which is about 63% of this age group in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, according to Gu\u00f0r\u00fan. \u201eThis group undertakes a variety of tasks, dividing into general work groups, an environmental group, an arts group, peer education, and assisting with sports and play courses at sports clubs. In addition, around 300 individuals aged 17 and over are also working with us this summer on projects including those for the sports clubs, maintenance work and gardening.\u201c<\/em> says Gu\u00f0r\u00fan.<\/p>\n

What do you think has caused this increased interest?<\/h4>\n

\u201eThere are certainly many factors at play here, including the state of the job market and the upheaval of recent months. I also have the feeling that the factors applicants consider have become broader than just pay and conditions. As a result, people are increasingly looking at jobs in their home town or a neighbouring local authority, as there are significant advantages to not having to travel long distances to and from work, the benefits, the variety, and the experience that can be gained from a job with a local authority. Municipal roles are creative and enjoyable, covering a range of services including planning, culture and the arts, as well as diverse work with children, young people, families, individuals, the elderly and disabled people.<\/p>\n

Recently, it was decided that all permanent employees get free swimming in the swimming pools of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, and we have also had fitness centre vouchers for several years. It is also possible to arrange a travel agreement with the workplace, so there is a lot on offer at our great workplace. Since then, the City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur has just been growing on all fronts; more residents, more businesses and generally more on offer. The small and friendly Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is by no means so small anymore, but fortunately, we manage to maintain its friendly character, and people find that charming too. To be active participants in creating and maintaining this unique town spirit that the town has,\u201cThe Icelandic says Gu\u00f0r\u00fan \u00deorsteinsd\u00f3ttir in an interview with Fjar\u00f0arfr\u00e9ttir.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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