The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to fill

25 August 2010

Sales Tip 25th August 2010

The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill

Time to read this section about 2 minutes, time well spent.

 

If you've been struggling to find some good quality new staff our there you're not alone.  Manpower compared New Zealand's situation to the Global situation in the ‘Top 10 Hardest Jobs to fill' category.

Global (33 countries)

1.       Skilled Trade     

2.       Sales Representative    

3.       Technicians                        

4.       Engineers                           

5.       Management/Executives

6.       Accounting & Finance Staff

7.       Labourers                           

8.       Production Operator     

9.       Administrative Assistants/PA's

10.    Drivers                                                 

 

New Zealand (over 11,000 NZ employers surveyed)

1.       Sales Representative

2.       Skilled Trade

3.       Technicians

4.       Management/Executives

5.       Engineers

6.       Accounting & Finance Staff

7.       Labourers

8.       IT Staff

9.       Administrative Assistants/PA's

10.    Productions Operator

 

It wouldn't come as a surprise to some, that the sales force in New Zealand is still in high demand.  In fact, this is the 4th year in succession that Sales Representatives have been the hardest job to fill.

So with the job market looking being more competitive than ever, and employers confidence rising, how about a quick look inwards.

As a potential employee, what are you doing to stand out as the ideal candidate? 

Here's some ideas on how to stand out.

 

As an employer, what are you doing to create a business culture that will attract the best employees?

Here's a short video to help you create that winning culture.

 

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