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Jobs in Demand

14/7/2022

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Figuring out what career you want to pursue can be extremely difficult. Questions like ‘What do you find the most interesting?’, ‘Where would you like to be in 5 years?’, ‘What are your dreams?’ can often breed many results and raise a lot of uncertainty and anxiety about what to do next. Another way to look at it is to investigate what it is the world currently needs; what jobs are in demand. Then, if you find any of those roles appealing you could research them further and see if you might want to pursue any of those careers.
 
Since Brexit and the Coronavirus pandemic, the working landscape has drastically altered. Sectors have been entirely re-structured, and many people have left careers or changed to something new. In this article we outline those positions that are experiencing shortages and are looking for new talent to bolster the workforce.


Healthcare

The healthcare sector has endured a demanding and intensive few years due to the recent Coronavirus pandemic. Despite the heroic efforts of the NHS and other medical professionals, the industry is still under huge strain to meet the requirements of the country. There are many jobs within this sector which have high vacancies that need to be filled.
 
  • GP
  • Nurse
  • Paramedic
  • Emergency Medicine Doctor
  • Medical Director
  • Cardiologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Pharmacist

Engineering
 
Engineering is another industry experiencing a shortage of workers. Jobs in this industry require skilled workers with a high standard of expertise. This also means that salaries tend to be higher, and therefore it is definitely worth considering a potential career. This sector is extremely broad with a vast number of sub-disciplines, but the occupations currently in demand include:
 
  • Software Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
 
Information Technology
 
As technology becomes more prominent and the recent pandemic forced many businesses to move online, the world has become even more reliant on IT. With this need for highly functioning software and computer tech, our need for IT professionals has also risen drastically. More and more positions are opening up as this industry continues to boom. If you think you might be interested in a career in technology then consider these roles:
 
  • Web Designer
  • Software Developer
  • Computer Programmer
  • IT Business Analyst
  • IT Support Worker
  • Data Scientist
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • IT Technician
 
Education
 
The UK is currently experiencing a severe lack of teachers, with certain subjects suffering more than others. In fact, the Department for Education revealed that it has been unsuccessful in meeting recruitment targets for the seventh year running. This applies to both primary and secondary education. However, in order to incentivise people into these jobs the Government has increased the starting salary for teachers and this is forecast to reach £30,000 by 2023. So, if think a career in teaching sounds interesting you could find yourself, not only in high demand, but with a higher wage as well.
 
  • Maths Teacher
  • Physics Teacher
  • Languages Teacher
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Chemistry Teacher
  • IT Teacher
 
Management
 
All companies and organisations require managers and directors to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently. The need for these senior members in business is rising. Are you good at motivating others, being organised, and performing well under pressure? Then you might consider a future role in management.  
 
  • Project Manager
  • Store/Shop Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Customer Assistant
  • Human Resources Executive
 
 
Transport & Logistics
 
One of the biggest shortages in workers comes from the Transport & Logistics sector. Demand for delivery drivers has trebled since 2021. This is partly due to the number of retail businesses that shifted online during the pandemic, but also because many people picked up delivery jobs during this time, as a way of maintaining an income, but then left their position once the UK came out of lockdown. This then increased the gap between online sales and the number of delivery drivers, and so demand for these jobs surged rapidly.
 
  • Delivery Driver
  • HGV Driver
  • Motor vehicle Mechanic
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Forklift Driver
 
 
Construction
 
The UK’s construction industry is trying to create a greater influx of new young workers to help meet growing demand. There are over 210,000 positions that need to be filled by 2025 in order to stay on track. As such, there are a great number of opportunities available to young people should they want to start a career in construction. For instance, apprenticeship opportunities are increasing as this is a great way to get new talent trained, qualified and prepared to start working, so it is worth keeping an eye out for these.
 
  • Groundworker
  • Bricklayer
  • Plant Operative
  • Carpenter
  • Chartered Surveyor
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Dry Liner
  • Construction Planner
  • Production Manager
 
 
Summary
 
For more information check out our store where we have an extensive range of infographics and posters on the labour market, industry trends and statistics. Our Career and Employment Series contains a series of artworks covering jobs in demand, apprenticeships, the job market, and 2022 employment statistics, to name a few.
 
See the range here: https://www.careerguidancecharts.com/store/c16/Career_and_Employment_Series.html
 
 
 

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