Jobs in highest demand in 2023 and 2024 include finance, ICT, health and social services, and professional services, according to Singapore employment experts.
Demand for jobs in sectors such as technology and finance is expected to increase in Singapore in 2024, data released by the Ministry of Manpower shows.
Software, web and multimedia development are some of the most in-demand jobs among professionals as of September 2023, according to job data released late last week. Other in-demand jobs include his second most in-demand job as a data scientist within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. In addition to managerial positions, the country also sees demand in the business and sales sectors.
Chew Siew Mee, managing director of Jobstreet by SEEK, said the ICT, engineering, banking and finance sectors were at the top of the list with the most jobs posted on the company’s platform in 2023.
There are indications that jobs in the technology sector will continue to be in high demand in 2024.
“Given the recent S$3.3 billion (US$2.42 billion) investment in information and communications technology by local governments and the cumulative investment of $16 billion (US$12.04 billion) over the past five years, the employment situation is We expect a strong focus on technology to continue. AI is a must-see topic across all industries,” said Chu.
Associate Professor Wu Pei Chuan, from the Department of Management and Organization at the National University of Singapore Business School, said the data was not surprising. He said four key growth areas – ICT, health and social services, professional services and financial services – are “more in line with government forecasts and key sectors, so we expect high employment demand”. . I’m considering investing in. ”
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But she also stressed that while the jobs in demand are unlikely to change significantly next year, the range of jobs and skills required are constantly evolving. “Technical skills are important for landing a good job, but soft skills, agility and a willingness to learn will build a secure future,” she concluded. Straits Times.