Does it seem impossible to fill one or two positions on your staff these days? Are they the same ones that, a year ago, you couldn't seem to stop people from applying... and now you can't get anyone to apply at all?
You may not be alone.
According to a study released by Manpower inc., there is a widespread talent shortage in several fields around the world:
Manpower Inc. (MAN) surveyed nearly 33,000 employers across 23 countries and territories in late January to determine the extent to which talent shortages are impacting today’s labor markets. The survey results, released today, revealed that 40 percent of employers worldwide are having difficulty filling positions due to the lack of suitable talent available in their markets.
[Source: Secrets of the Job Hunt Blog]
So, what are the top 10 hardest jobs to fill?
1. Sales Representatives
2. Engineers
3. Technicians (primarily production/operations, engineering and maintenance)
4. Production Operators
5. Skilled Manual Trades (primarily carpenters, welders and plumbers)
6. IT Staff (primarily programmers/developers)
7. Administrative Assistants/Personal Assistants
8. Drivers
9. Accountants
10. Management/Executives
Gee, if you're hiring one of these positions, maybe those recruiter fees you're trying to avoid are worth it afterall...
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