| Περίληψη: | In this dissertation it is examined the job search and unemployment in Greece during the period 2006-2020. Job search has become an integral aspect of the work life of the individual, as the working age population is expected to engage in many job transitions during their work life. This study aims to investigate the factors that affect job search and unemployment, focusing on the gender, education and age influence. It also examines the influence on job search duration which is less than 12 months, as well as, the influence on the three job search methods commonly used by jobseekers. Results provide initial support that unemployed job seekers' behavior can be affected by whether the individual is female, or in which age category the person belongs. Nevertheless, education level seems to cause no important differences on job search of unemployed. Similar results are obtained for job search duration. Nevertheless, it is concluded that unemployed tertiary graduates has shorter duration of job search, as they choose to be employed in job opportunities that they do not use their skills, while later they engage in job search once again. It is examined the impact on job search methods, focusing on direct apply, asking friends and relatives, read and answer newspapers.
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