As many workers return to their jobs after a well-earned break between Christmas and New Year, it’s the optimum time for staff to consider their career prospects for 2019. Understanding which employers are recruiting and where the opportunities lie is essential for any job seeker.
Over half of the UK workforce (56%) plans to look for a new role next year and over three-quarters (76%) of employers are planning to hire, according to the Hays Salary & Recruiting Trends 2019 guide. The research, by leading recruiting experts Hays, is based on a survey of almost 23,000 respondents and provides a strong indicator that there are opportunities available for anyone looking for a new job this year.
Hays has revealed the top roles that employers are looking for in 2019. The roles that make up the top ten list are commanding above average salary increases as skills shortages mean employers are struggling to find the talent they need. Is your job on the most wanted list?
Top 10 jobs for 2019
1. Cyber security analysts
2. Data scientists
3. Site managers
4. Java developers
5. Part-qualified accountants
6. Full stack developers
7. Building surveyors
8. Quantity surveyors
9. Risk analysts
10. Finance managers
Simon Winfield, Managing Director of Hays UK & Ireland, comments: “The jobs on this list show that technology roles have not only enjoyed some of the biggest pay rises in 2018, but this shows no sign of slowing down in 2019. The employers we work with just can’t recruit enough technology specialists quickly enough.
Accountants are being buoyed by companies’ focus on tightening financial controls and the changes in international financial reporting standards. Construction demand is high due to ongoing investment combined with a lack of skilled migrant workers to boost the workforce.
If you aren’t one of the lucky ones on this list, it is worth using the New Year to have a look at your skill set and where you want to take your career. Whilst you might not want to take a pay cut and re-start your career, or you might not have the core skills and qualifications to become a developer or a surveyor, it is worth exploring where your profession is heading and what skills will be needed in 2019 and beyond.”
For further information visit hays.co.uk
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About the report
Salary data in the Hays UK Salary & Recruiting Trends report is compiled using information gathered during 2018 from Hays offices across the UK. It is based on job listings, job offers and candidate registrations. The recruiting trends and benefit data is based on a survey conducted in June 2018. The survey was completed by almost 23,000 employees and employers from organisations of all sizes and sectors.
About Hays
Hays plc (the "Group") is a leading global professional recruiting group and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. As at 30 June 2018 the Group employed 10,978 staff operating from 257 offices in 33 markets across 20 specialisms. For the year ended 30 June 2018:
– the Group reported net fees of £1.072 billion and operating profit (pre-exceptional items) of £243.4 million;
– the Group placed around 77,000 candidates into permanent jobs and around 244,000 people into temporary assignments;
– 19% of Group net fees were generated in Australia & New Zealand, 26% in Germany, 24% in United Kingdom & Ireland and 31% in Rest of World (RoW);
– the temporary placement business represented 58% of net fees and the permanent placement business represented 42% of net fees;
– Hays operates in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, the UK and the USA