Are you looking for a job in the Netherlands? For some occupations a lot of people are needed in the coming year. You then have a better chance of finding a job quickly. In this article you can read more about high-potential occupations.
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Fitness instructors
Shoemakers
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Social studies teachers, such as social studies and geography
Lawyers
Hydrologists and water management consultants
According to the UWV, there is a high demand for personnel in the sectors below, so you have a better chance of finding a job in one. There are also jobs for which you do not necessarily need to speak Dutch, such as in IT. Sectors that are in high demand now and will continue to be in high demand, according to the UWV:
Healthcare (e.g. nursing)
Education (e.g. teacher)
Engineering (e.g. mechanic)
IT (e.g. software developer)
Transportation and logistics (e.g. driver)
Many of these jobs have been promising for a long time and remain so. In the Netherlands, there is more work than people looking for work. This means that there are many jobs available.
There are also jobs you can get into without specific training. For example:
Traffic controller
Kitchen assistant
Catering staff
Pharmacy sales staff
Customer contact employees
Often you will receive training or an on-the-job training program for this purpose. Or you can sometimes get certain certifications through your work.
