Hardest Jobs to Fill Globally and Nationally

Every day in the U.S, 120,000 workers leave their jobs. Employers are focusing more than on simply finding an individual who has the specific skills to fill an opening. Forward-looking employers want personnel who have the soft skills, work ethic, and culture traits that fit their company.

According to a new survey from Manpower Inc., of 43,000 employers from 32 countries, including 2,000 in the United States, the most desired workers are:

• Tradesmen such as electricians, carpenters, and welders
• Sales representatives
• Engineering and maintenance technicians
• Managers and executives

U.S. companies named engineers their most-wanted recruits.

Here’s the full top 10 hardest jobs to fill in the U.S.:

1. Engineers

2. Machinists/Machine Operators

3. Skilled Manual Trades

4. Technicians

5. Sales Representatives

6. Accounting & Finance Staff

7. Mechanics

8. Laborers

9. IT Staff

10. Production Operators