In today’s rapidly changing labor market, finding high-quality talent suited for the right positions has become increasingly crucial for organizations. Recruitment agencies have played a significant role in helping organizations efficiently meet this demand. Here are the top 9 job fields with the highest hiring rates from our client companies in 2024
1.Sales
Sales positions have consistently been the most in-demand roles in the labor market, including among Japanese companies. This is because these positions play a vital role in generating revenue for the company. The variety of industries that require sales personnel and the career growth opportunities make this role highly popular and widely hired across many organizations. Additionally, Japanese-speaking sales positions are also among the top roles offered by Japanese companies.
2.Engineer
Engineering roles, especially in the manufacturing sector, are consistently in demand. Many Japanese companies investing in Thailand are primarily in the industrial sector, so it’s not surprising that our client companies frequently hire engineers. Examples of these positions include Production Engineers, Quality Control Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Maintenance Engineers. This also extends to roles in design engineering and research and development.
3.General Affairs
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a resurgence of Japanese and other foreign companies investing or starting new businesses (startups) in Thailand. Consequently, there has been a high demand for positions in general affairs to manage and handle various operations. This category also includes positions in legal , secretary and purchase.
4.Sales Coordinator
Since sales positions are the most in demand, roles that support sales operations, such as preparing documents, are also highly sought after. As a result, sales coordinator roles rank high in hiring rates. In some companies, these roles may also be referred to as Sales Assistants or Sales Administrators.
5.Japanese Speaking
Positions requiring Japanese language skills are highly sought after in the labor market, similar to sales roles, and there is high competition for these roles. With a strong network with universities offering Japanese language programs, we have a high rate of placing candidates in these positions. Note that Japanese-speaking roles are not limited to interpreters, secretaries, or translators, but may also include other positions, such as administrative roles.
6.Accounting / Finance
Accounting and finance are highly demanded in the labor market and are specialized fields with high competition.
7.Marketing / Business Development
Marketing roles are increasingly in demand, particularly among Japanese companies, especially startups that need to enter new markets.
8.Import/Export / Logistics
Import/export and logistics roles may not have as many openings as other positions, and they often require specific experience, such as a Custom Specialist, making it challenging to find qualified candidates. Therefore, companies often outsource these tasks.
9.IT
The IT field is growing significantly in the labor market; however, Japanese companies do not have as high a demand for IT roles compared to sales or engineering roles, placing them lower in the rankings. Additionally, many IT job seekers prefer contract or project-based roles rather than permanent positions, which may not align with the Japanese work culture that seeks long-term employees.
These figures and statistics are based on the data compiled by Personnel Consultant Co., Ltd., focusing on the main job categories without breaking them down by specific positions or levels. We provide recruitment services for all positions and levels, from fresh graduates to executive-level candidates. Therefore, if any client companies, whether Japanese or other foreign companies, are looking for assistance with recruitment, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Source: Database of job applicant responses from client companies for the year 2024 by Personnel Consultant Co., Ltd., updated as of September 11, 2024
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