Due to severe labor shortages, the UK is facing a worrying crisis in filling job vacancies. According to official government data, the British economy has been negatively impacted by a lack of professionals to fill available jobs. This shortage is particularly interesting for Brazilians looking to work abroad, as the United Kingdom is one of the top options for emigration.
Sectors in high demand
The UK currently has a shortage of workers in around 50 sectors, including health, architecture, engineering, arts, science and information technology (IT). The ten most in-demand occupations in the country are: carpenters, joiners, metal installation and maintenance technicians, housekeepers, cleaning assistants, sales assistants and retail workers, chefs and cooks, preschool and elementary school teachers, personal caregivers and housekeepers, and programmers. and software developers, nurses and truck drivers.
How to find a job in UK
The British Government's Skilled Workforce page is a great source of information for anyone looking for information on which occupations are in high demand in the UK. On this page, occupations are classified by numerical codes in ascending order, where each code corresponds to an activity or position in a specific job area.
Professional areas in high demand
Some of the professional fields in particular demand in the United Kingdom are: hospital administration, day care/housing management, biochemists and biomedical scientists, geologists, hydrogeologists, geophysicists, archaeologists and civil and mechanical engineers and their related professions. Each of these occupations has specific qualification and experience requirements, but in general, if a candidate has training and experience in one of these areas, as well as good English skills, the chances of getting a job in the country will increase significantly.
Conclusion
Despite the labor crisis facing the United Kingdom, this could be a great opportunity for Brazilians who want to immigrate and work abroad. Due to the high demand in various career fields, there are many opportunities for those with the right skills and education.
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