Which jobs are in high demand in the Netherlands 2022?

Are you looking for a job in the Netherlands? The Netherlands is one of the best places to work in Europe. Many expats, especially from the UK and the US, are looking to advance their careers by working as international experts in the largest Dutch cities.
Salaries in the Netherlands are slightly lower than in the countries mentioned above, but you can still make a career and enjoy a high standard of living.

The Netherlands has the largest number of job openings in these occupations:

• engineering
• health and public service
• financial services
• IT
• project management
• research
• hospitality
• construction
• education
• science & research

The most in-demand jobs in the Netherlands in 2022 are divided into different categories depending on the level of education you need for that position.

High demand jobs without specific education
For these jobs in the Netherlands, you do not need a specific level of education, however, some certificates may be required. Usually, people who have completed elementary or high school work in such jobs.

• cleaning jobs
• truck drivers
• loaders and unloaders
• trainers and sports instructors
• packers

If you are interested in less qualified positions, you may see them here.

Jobs with an intermediate level of education
For these jobs applicants must complete at least one vocational education. The education should correspond to one of the Dutch degrees such as HAVO/VWO, MBO-2, MBO-3, or MBO-4.

• mechanics of industrial machines or agricultural machines
• sales man
• carpenters
• painters
• plumbers
• sales associates
• electrical equipment installers

Jobs in demand with a university degree
The best opportunities in the Netherlands are for candidates with a high university degree. Most expats and foreigners living in the Netherlands usually have a university degree, as this is also the main requirement for a Dutch residence permit to work.

• software developers
• medics
• advertising and marketing specialists
• business and organizational analysts
• representatives
• leadership positions in IT and communication technology

Engineers will always survive

Like its neighbor Germany, the Netherlands has a long tradition of high-tech engineering, innovation and science.

A survey by a global talent agency found that the Netherlands has the second highest demand for engineers in the world, with about 13% of all engineering job postings. Whether you are a project engineer, mechanical engineer or technical engineer, your profession is in demand.

If you are a hydraulic engineer, the Netherlands is certainly the right place for you to look for jobs. The Netherlands has a long tradition in flood control, dredging, and river engineering, and has become a major player in climate-adaptive construction, which allows for the construction of homes in flood-prone areas.

With a strong position in renewable energy, energy efficiency and a leading position in offshore wind energy, biomass processing and greenhouse cultivation, the Dutch have set themselves some ambitious challenges.

They have committed to creating a reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy system that generates 40% of its electricity from sustainable sources by 2050. As a result, the Netherlands is investing heavily in innovation, design, and public-private partnerships.

ICT specialists always on demand

The Netherlands has a knowledge-based economy with a strong focus on high-tech industries, technological and social innovation, and high labour productivity. Well-trained specialists in information and communications technology (ICT) are currently in high demand. The number of jobs to be filled each year will rise to 37,000 by 2020, representing growth of 1.2%. This sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the Netherlands.

Employees from the entire spectrum of ICT functions are in demand. If you are able to combine your ICT knowledge with good interpersonal and communication skills, then you are the perfect fit for positions where ICT hardware and applications are 'translated' for the general public.

In principle, any combination of ICT with other skills (e.g. in the areas of security, health, education) is currently in high demand. A good example is the relatively new role of the electronic interior designer. Nowadays, architects and companies often hire an external ICT specialist to advise them on the implementation and use of electronic and digital infrastructures in their buildings.

Moreover, in today's competitive job market, an ICT background is a solid starting point for mid- to senior-level systems management positions.

Currently, the average job search for an ICT graduate in the Netherlands takes six weeks, which is a record low. Whether you want to work in government, business or education: With a professional degree in ICT, you are sure to find a job in the Netherlands. It is up to you to decide in which field you would like to start your career.

Innovators in the creative industries

For centuries, Dutch creativity has inspired and guided others. Geniuses like Rembrandt and Van Gogh changed the world around them.

Today's Dutch masters are icons like fashion designers Viktor & Rolf, architect Rem Koolhaas, designers Marcel Wanders and Adriaan van Hooydonk, Miffy illustrator Dick Bruna and DJ Armin van Buuren. They embody the strengths of Dutch design: pragmatic, open-minded, conceptual, unconventional and following the principle "less is more".

Dutch design also combines innovation, creativity and business. Dutch creativity proves that creativity makes business more innovative, competitive and prosperous.

The creative industries currently contribute about 3% to Dutch GDP and employ about 170,000 people. More than two thirds.

Opportunities for multilinguals

There are many English-speaking jobs in the labour market, and there is demand. People who speak French and/or German will always be one step ahead. People who speak at least one of the Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish or Icelandic, are in high demand.

In summary, most jobs needed in the Netherlands depend on the city, language skills and many other factors. Some examples are engineers, doctors and healthcare specialists, ICT specialists and people working in the creative industries. If you are fluent in English and have some basic understanding of Dutch, you can go far. And it would not hurt your chances if you speak another language.

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