In-demand Professions

Work abroad, learn what professions are currently in-demand in the international job market, drive-up your career and get a head start in today’s competitive employment game.

The idea of working abroad is appealing; however, finding career-related jobs in other countries is quite challenging. With this, we hope to provide you with an insight on the professions that are in demand abroad.

In the U.S., many employment opportunities are available as baby boomers are reaching their retirement age. Manpower Inc.’s 2007 Talent Shortage survey lists the following jobs as the most sought after jobs in America.

1.    Teachers from the primary to the collegiate level
2.    Mechanics who have completed a formal training program
3.    Engineering technicians with an associate degree in engineering technology
4.    Truck drivers for fleet and delivery
5.    Licensed accountants, and
6.    Experienced construction workers

In Asia, English teachers are currently in demand as the new generation of Asians from countries, like China, Japan and South Korea, that do not include the English language in their pubic education system recognize the value of learning the language. This trend has driven the establishment of several ESL schools in some English-speaking countries in Asia like the Philippines and India.

Nurses, doctors, care givers also seen a growth in demand in the U.S. and Europe. While in Australia, software-developers and other IT professionals, childcare workers and medical professionals are sought