Competențele transversale necesare angajaților din industria IT: relevanță și impact

Abstract

This study explores the role of transversal skills in the employability of IT professionals. While tech­nical expertise is essential, employers increasingly value critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and teamwork. Using Human Capital Theory (Beck­er, 1964), PRISMA methodology (Abelha et al., 2020), and industry reports, the research identifies key competencies for workforce integration.

A mixed-methods approach, combining inter­views with IT professionals and a survey of industry recruiters, reveals that problem-solving, technical skills, communication, and adaptability are most in demand. Leadership and creativity, though import­ant, are seen as secondary for entry-level roles. Addi­tionally, Romania’s occupational classification sys­tem (COR) is outdated and fails to reflect transversal skills, making it a bureaucratic rather than a practical tool for workforce development.

The findings underscore the need for stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and pub­lic administration to align education with market de­mands. Universities should integrate transversal and digital skills into the curricula, while policymakers must support reforms to enhance workforce adapt­ability and employability.