Nearly seven out of ten (69.2%) Greek employees in the 15-34 age group believe their level of education covers their job needs, according to the country's statistical authority (ELSTAT). This percentage varies significantly depending on employment status: it is higher among employed individuals (72.2%) and lower among the unemployed (52.3%) and those outside the labor force (61%). The highest share of individuals working in jobs below their level of education (32.5%) is observed among the unemployed. Similar differences are found between men and women: 24% of women are (or have been) employed in positions requiring qualifications below their educational level, compared with 20.3% of men. The proportion of Greek employees who state that their level of education exceeds the requirements of their job varies significantly by occupation. The highest percentage (56.1%) is found among those who last worked as operators of industrial...