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
Bricklayers work with bricks and concrete blocks, laying both with mortar. Work can be private or commercial.
Carpenters
Carpenters work with wood, plastic, metal and other materials to build and install frameworks.
Truck Drivers
Truck drivers pick up and deliver goods and load and unload cargo. They can transport long distances or on short hauls.
Tool Setters
Tool setters work with CNC machines to cut and shape tools and dies.
Nurses
Nurses provide and coordinate patient care in hospitals, homes, and clinical settings. There are many different levels of training and specialities.
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair piping systems. Pipefitters typically work in industrial settings.
Electricians
Electricians install and repair wiring and lighting systems. They often use blueprints or schematics.
Welders
Welders build and repair metal items with heat to exact specifications.
Concrete Workers
Concrete workers pour, smooth, and finish concrete to forms, often on construction sites.
Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet metal workers measure, cut, and weld metal together to engineering specifications.
Floor Layers & Tile Setters
Floor layers install subfloors and floor coverings like wood, tile, or carpet. Tile setters specialize in applying tile to walls and floors.
Software Developers
Software developers design and build software applications using coding languages.
Cooks
Cooks prepare and cook food in restaurants and institutional settings.
Construction Workers
Construction workers prepare job sites, load and unload tools, and clear debris. They use heavy equipment to move dirt and dig trenches.
Electrical Fitters
Electrical fitters install and maintain electrical systems, usually in industrial settings.
Applications Programmers
Applications programmers build or source computer systems to client specifications.
Where to Apply
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
