In 2024, the Netherlands boasts a diverse array of in-demand job opportunities across various sectors. Here are the top 45 most sought-after professions:
1. Administrative, secretarial, and HR:
- Secretary
- Management assistant
- HR advisor
2. Agricultural and green:
- Cultivation employee
- Gardener
- Groundskeeper
3. Analysis, research, and development:
- Sustainability advisor
- Soil advisor
- Environmental project leader
4. Catering and recreation:
- Catering employee
- Self-employed chef
- Cook
5. Construction:
- Refrigeration engineer
- Painter
- Plumber
6. Customer service:
- Dispatcher
- Desk clerk
- Internal sales account manager
7. Education:
- Group teacher
- Assistant professor
- Physical education teacher
8. Finance:
- Tax advisor
- Financial controller
- Claims handler
9. Healthcare:
- Doctor not in specialist training (ANIOS)
- Pharmacy assistant
- Optician
10. Information and communication technology (ICT):
- System administrator
- ICT project leader
- Data engineer
11. Public administration, justice, and security:
- Special investigation officer (BOA)
- Assistant police officer (surveillant)
- Lawyer
12. Sales, marketing, and communications:
- Account manager
- Branch manager
- Gas station sales employee
13. Technology:
- Car mechanic
- Electrical engineer
- Technical service employee
14. Transport and logistics:
- Newspaper deliverer
- Truck driver
- Warehouse manager
15. Welfare and well-being:
- Individual health caregiver
- Care assistant
- Pedagogical childcare worker
These roles represent the diverse landscape of employment opportunities in the Netherlands, catering to various skill sets and interests.