Want to Move to Europe? Here Are 16 In-Demand Jobs and How to Apply
Want to Move to Europe? Here Are 16 In-Demand Jobs and How to Apply
Can you guess the most in-demand jobs in Europe? The European Labour Authority has released a report on job shortages in the European Union, along with how many countries have those shortages.
At least 15 countries reported shortages in these fields—click through to see the roles and see the portal to search jobs and apply:
Bricklayers
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Bricklayers work with bricks and concrete blocks, laying both with mortar. Work can be private or commercial.
Carpenters
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Carpenters work with wood, plastic, metal and other materials to build and install frameworks.
Truck Drivers
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Truck drivers pick up and deliver goods and load and unload cargo. They can transport long distances or on short hauls.
Tool Setters
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Tool setters work with CNC machines to cut and shape tools and dies.
Nurses
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Nurses provide and coordinate patient care in hospitals, homes, and clinical settings. There are many different levels of training and specialities.
Plumbers & Pipefitters
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Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair piping systems. Pipefitters typically work in industrial settings.
Electricians
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Electricians install and repair wiring and lighting systems. They often use blueprints or schematics.
Welders
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Welders build and repair metal items with heat to exact specifications.
Concrete Workers
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Concrete workers pour, smooth, and finish concrete to forms, often on construction sites.
Sheet Metal Workers
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Sheet metal workers measure, cut, and weld metal together to engineering specifications.
Floor Layers & Tile Setters
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Floor layers install subfloors and floor coverings like wood, tile, or carpet. Tile setters specialize in applying tile to walls and floors.
Software Developers
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Software developers design and build software applications using coding languages.
Cooks
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Cooks prepare and cook food in restaurants and institutional settings.
Construction Workers
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Construction workers prepare job sites, load and unload tools, and clear debris. They use heavy equipment to move dirt and dig trenches.
Electrical Fitters
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Electrical fitters install and maintain electrical systems, usually in industrial settings.
Applications Programmers
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Applications programmers build or source computer systems to client specifications.
Where to Apply
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Other in-demand roles include generalist medical practitioners, bus drivers, mechanics, servers, early childhood educators, painters, bakers, healthcare assistants, cleaners, and more.
The EU has a job portal with 4,578,359 available jobs.
Jen introduces these European job opportunities on our TikTok channel here:
@expatsi #movetoeurope #workabroad #skilledtrades #skilledworkervisa ♬ original sound – Jen from Expatsi
Jen Barnett is the co-founder of Expatsi, a company that's helped thousands of Americans on their moving abroad journeys. She created the Expatsi Test, an assessment that recommends countries for aspiring emigrants based on lifestyle data. Jen has an MBA from Emory University with concentrations in marketing and innovation. Prior to Expatsi, she created Freshfully and Bottle & Bone—two businesses in the local food space—and spoke at TEDx on being brave. She lives in Mérida, Yucatán, along with her husband and co-founder Brett, pitbull mix Squiggy, and two rotten cats. How can she help you move abroad?
