Engineers top of talent shortage shortlist

Mon, 1 Jun 2009

Engineers remain in short supply, according to Manpower’s Talent Shortage Survey.

Engineers topped the list in the UK, followed by skilled trade professionals and sales representatives.

The full list is as follows:

1.            Engineers

2.            Skilled trades

3.            Sales representatives

4.            Management/executives

5.            Accounting and finance staff

6.            Chefs/cooks

7.            Restaurant and hotel staff

8.            Machinists/machine operators

9.            Technicians (primarily production/operations, engineering or maintenance)

10.            Receptionists

Worldwide, 30% of employers are encountering difficulties hiring staff.

The top roles that employers are finding difficult to fill globally are:

1.            Skilled trades

2.            Sales representatives

3.            Technicians (primarily production/operations, engineering or maintenance)

4.            Engineers

5.            Management/executives

6.            Accounting and finance staff

7.            Labourers

8.            Production operators

9.            Secretaries, PAs, administrative assistants and office support staff

10.            Drivers