Technology, finance and administrative roles are the most searched for; all are roles which require experience and, often, qualifications. Nine out of 10 of the most searched for roles pay, on average, above the average national gross salary.
At the same time, Glassdoor’s research demonstrates that job seekers are also looking for roles where they can use specialist technology skills, with searches for skills such as Java, Python, .net, SQL and Linux prominent during June 2019. These skills are often self-taught or learned outside of traditional education, demonstrating the desire amongst job seekers to upskill themselves to qualify for some of these demanding roles.
The UK’s Top 10 Job Roles In Demand:1. Project Manager
Average base salary : £41,808
2. Business Analyst
Average base salary: £39,127
3. Data Scientist
Average base salary: £46,665
4. Software Engineer
Average base salary: £41,100
5. Mechanical Engineer
Average base salary: £33,765
6. Accountant
Average base salary: £36,171
7. Graphic Designer
Average base salary: £25,543
8. Software Developer
Average base salary: £35,247
9. Data Analyst
Average base salary: £30,323
10. Executive Assistant
Average base salary: £39,163
Joe Wiggins, director at Glassdoor, comments, “Unemployment is at a historic low and employers are having to fight extra hard to attract new talent. Our data reveals that jobs for people with experience and skills within technology, engineering and finance are hot right now.”
“Generous salaries are an expectation in these roles. However, in order to stand out to new talent, any business that has job openings for in-demand roles must look beyond the package they are offering and realise that their company culture can be make or break in terms of landing the right individual. A company’s culture and mission is much more likely to get new employees in the door – and subsequently to stick around – than high salaries and benefits.”
While these are the most in-demand jobs, job seekers on Glassdoor explore more than just the job description before applying for a role. A recent report from Glassdoor demonstrates that 69% of job seekers would not apply to a company whose values didn’t align with their own personal values. And three-quarters would consider a company’s culture before applying there.
