10 Best Countries for Job Prospects

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP2MI) noted that the placement of Indonesian migrant workers abroad reached 274,965 people in 2023. Head of BP2MI Benny Rhamdani said that the government is trying to add more placement countries for Indonesian workers.

"I have proposed 19 countries for the government to open up opportunities through new policies to strengthen the management for the placement and protection of migrant workers,” said Benny on February 26, 2024.

The following is a list of countries with the most employment opportunities.

List of Best Countries for Job Prospects

EDUopinions analyzed data from 25,288 students from several universities across the globe regarding job opportunities in their countries in 2017-2023. This educational portal from Andorra assesses their experience in looking for work in countries that offer the most job opportunities.

The top 10 countries with the highest job prospects are as follows:

1. Switzerland (Rating 4.49/5)

Switzerland has long had a good reputation as a business hub, with competitive markets for workers in health (including pharmaceuticals), technology, and finance. Giant companies such as Nestle, Novartis, and Zurich Insurance Group are headquartered in Switzerland. Some of the jobs most in demand in this small European country include software developers, sales consultants, and logistics experts.

2. United States (Rating 4.34/5)

Cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston in the United States are among the most respected business centers in the world. Prospective workers can explore careers in a variety of fields, from technology, finance, health, and even arts. In the East Coast region, publishing and banking are the strongest sectors.

3. Ireland (Rating 4.29/5)

The capital city of Ireland, Dublin, is home to several international companies, such as those in the technology industry (Google, Facebook, and TikTok), finance (PayPal and Accenture), and science (Pfizer and Medtronic). Apart from Dublin, Cork is also home to 60 global technology companies.

4. Denmark (Rating 4.29/5)

Denmark is known as a hub for energy and transportation companies and boasts a large services sector. The capital city, Copenhagen, is the location where world companies operate, such as Sony, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Novo Nordisk and Maersk.

5. Belgium (Rating 4.28/5)

Belgium is ranked fifth as the country with the most employment opportunities. For example, Brussels is at the heart of political and non-profit organizations, including NATO, the European Union, Eurodesk, and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA). Additionally, Antwerp is a center for green energy and chemistry, while Bruges is known for its technology and logistics.

6. Australia (Rating 4.26/5)

Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane have long attracted students looking for internship opportunities and short-term jobs. However, full employment also has high prospects, especially in the financial, consumer goods, technology, fintech, and life sciences sectors.

7. France (Rating 4.22/5)

France is known for its success in the energy, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Several large companies are headquartered in the country, such as hotel group Accor, game developer Ubisoft, and communications company Orange. Outside Paris, many smaller cities are also worker-friendly, such as Lille, Dijon, Orleans, and Rouen.

8. United Kingdom (Rating 4.19/5)

Not only is it the main destination for international students, but the UK is also popular for its job opportunities spread across London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The technology, finance, construction, energy, professional services, publishing, and life sciences sectors are growing rapidly in the UK.

9. Poland (Rating 4.17/5)

The food and beverage, chemicals, machine building, and technology sectors are some of the fastest-growing industries in Poland.

Many world-class companies, such as Google, IBM, and Pfizer have built research and development institutions in this central European country. Not only that, Poland also offers a lower cost of living compared to other European countries. This means plenty of opportunities for engineering, IT, and technology graduates.

10. Germany (Rating 4.13/5)

As one of the largest economies in Europe, Germany has given birth to large companies, such as Mercedes-Benz, Allianz, BASF, and Bayer. Additionally, 80 other companies in Germany are included in the European Fortune 500 ranking, the highest compared to other countries in the region.

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