These are the top 10 trendy roles for workers in Singapore

“For many, careers like pet sitting or driving offer something that high-level jobs often struggle to provide: simplicity, flexibility, and a sense of control,” said career expert Saumitra Chand. at Indeed.

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“Pet sitter,” “chauffeur,” “bakery helper” and other service jobs attracting increasing interest in Singapore, according to the 2024 Rising Jobs list by job matching and recruitment platform Indeed.

While workers in the nation's eye service and support roles, employers are focusing on finding talent in high-demand fields such as artificial intelligence, according to an Indeed study that analyzed job postings and the trends clicked on the platform between November 2023 and November 2024.

“This trend clearly paints a picture of a job market with different priorities – employers chasing innovation while job seekers are moving towards roles that feel accessible and practical,” according to the report.

The study shares where recruitment demand is growing and the roles that have been trending among job seekers in Singapore.

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These are the job roles with the highest growth between November 2023 and November 2024, according to Indeed:

Sales and Marketing Manager +127%
Machine learning engineer +83%
Resident Engineer +75%
Civil Engineer +65%
Assistant Cook +65%
Agent Manager +64%
Managing Partner +63%
Trainer +62%
Digital Marketer +58%
Accounts Payable Clerk +57%

“The demand for sales and marketing managers is increasing as businesses work to stand out in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace,” said Saumitra Chand, career expert at Indeed. CNBC Do it.

“As sectors such as technology, lifestyle, and e-commerce continue to grow, marketing professionals play a critical role in driving revenue and shaping brand identity,” he said. , and skilled professionals in video production, SEO and campaign management are in demand.

In addition, employers and organizations in Singapore are also increasing their search for those skilled in “transformational technologies” such as machine learning, and civil engineering, which is “driven by Singapore's continued emphasis on innovation and infrastructure development,” Chand said.

That comes behind the Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the time in Singapore February announced that the city will allocate more than 1 billion Singapore dollars (about $743 million) towards the development and capabilities of the country's AI.

What job seekers are interested in

However, Singaporean workers still lean heavily towards service and support roles, as evidenced by Indeed's data, which shows the job roles with the highest increase in clicks from senders -job search:

Pet Sitting +260%
driver +184%
Sales consultant + 165%
Baker's Assistant +156%
Zookeeper +149%
Information technology worker +142%
Senior Graphic Designer +140%
Front Desk Receptionist +137%
CEO +124%
Banking partner +117%

“For many, careers such as pet sitting or driving offer something that high-level jobs often struggle to provide: simplicity, flexibility, and a sense of control. ” said Chand.

High in Singapore cost of living that could be another factor pushing some job seekers to find “immediate” and “accessible” positions that allow them to meet their financial needs without extensive training, he said.

These positions also align with a growing desire for flexibility after the pandemic, he said.

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