Top Ten employment shortages by country

Manpower has released the results of a survey of nearly 37,000 employers in 27 countries. The study found that the global average shows 41% of them are having trouble hiring the people they need. Read more

France

1. Skilled Manual Trades (primarily masons,
electricians or carpenters)
2. Drivers
3. Technicians
4. Chefs/Cooks
5. Sales Representatives
6. Laborers
7. Restaurants & Hotels Staff
8. Administrative Assistants & PAs
9. Doctors & Other Non-Nursing Health Professionals
10. Engineers

Total Number of Respondents: 1,010
Employers indicating difficulty filling positions: 40%
Employers indicating no difficulty filling positions: 60%
Margin of error: +/- 3.1%



* In this survey, Skilled Manual Trades refers to a broad range of job titles that require workers to possess specialized skills, traditionally learned over a period of time as an apprentice. Examples of skilled trades jobs are: electricians, bricklayers, carpenters, cabinetmakers, masons, plumbers, welders, etc. Where possible, these jobs are listed in order of highest demand for each country.