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

United States

1. Sales Representatives
2. Teachers
3. Mechanics
4. Technicians
5. Management
6. Truck Drivers - Freight
7. Drivers - Delivery
8. Accountants
9. Laborers
10. Machine Operators

Total Number of Respondents: 2,407
Employers indicating difficulty filling positions: 41%
Employers indicating no difficulty filling positions: 59%
Margin of error: +/- 2.0%

* 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.