“For many people, positions like pet sitting or driving offer things that high-stakes jobs often struggle to provide: simplicity, flexibility and a sense of control,” said Saumitra Chand, career expert at Indeed.
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According to the list of rising jobs in 2024 released by job matching and recruitment platform Indeed, “pet sitters”, “drivers”, “bakery assistants” and other service jobs are attracting increasing interest in Singapore.
Indeed’s research, which analyzed job postings and click trends on the platform between November 2023 and November 2024, shows that while workers in the country are focusing on service and support roles, employers are focusing on finding high-demand fields such as artificial intelligence. of talents.
“This trend paints a clear picture of a job market with contrasting priorities – with employers pursuing innovation while job seekers tend to seek accessible and practical roles,” the report said.
The study shares areas where recruitment demand is growing in Singapore and trends among job seekers.
Recruitment needs
According to Indeed, here are the fastest-growing job postings between November 2023 and November 2024:
- Sales and Marketing Manager +127%
- Machine Learning Engineer +83%
- Resident Engineer +75%
- Civil Engineer +65%
- Assistant Chef +65%
- Center Manager +64%
- Management Assistant +63%
- Trainer +62%
- Digital Marketers +58%
- Accounts Payable Clerk +57%
“Demand for sales and marketing managers is rising as businesses strive to stand out in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace,” said Saumitra Chand, Indeed Career Expert. CNBC did it.
He said, “As industries such as technology, lifestyle and e-commerce continue to evolve, marketing professionals play a vital role in growing revenue and shaping brand image, while skilled in video production, SEO and campaign management Professionals are also welcome.
Additionally, employers and organizations in Singapore are also stepping up their search for talent in “transformative technologies” such as machine learning and civil engineering, which is “driven by Singapore’s continued focus on innovation and infrastructure development,” Chand said.
Previously, Singapore’s then Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in February that Singapore would allocate more than 1 billion Singapore dollars (approximately US$743 million) to promote the country’s artificial intelligence development and capabilities.
What are job seekers interested in?
Nonetheless, Singapore’s workers are heavily skewed toward service and support roles, as evidenced by data from Indeed, which shows the job postings with the highest increase in job seeker clicks:
- Pet care +260%
- Driver +184%
- Sales consultant +165%
- Bakery Assistant +156%
- Zoo Keeper +149%
- Information Technology Intern +142%
- Senior Graphic Designer +140%
- Front Desk Receptionist +137%
- Managing Director +124%
- Bank Assistant +117%
“For many people, positions such as pet sitting or driving provide something that high-stakes jobs often struggle to provide: simplicity, flexibility, and a sense of control. These positions can provide an escape for individuals from the unrelenting pressure of long hours and fast deadlines,” Chandler said.
He said the roles were also in line with the growing desire for flexibility post-pandemic.
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