Labor Market Trends: in-demand professions in 2023
Today, the world is changing rapidly, and the labor market has its own new trends. To stay up-to-date with the latest developments, we consulted with experts. Shahinur Mukhamedieva, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Smart Solutions, talked in the framework of the HR-Brand award from hh.kz, about the professions that are currently in demand in Kazakhstan. She also discussed the skills that job seekers need to develop to become desirable employees in any industry and the regional peculiarities of our country.
Retail Sector
Currently, the retail sector is shifting to an online platform. Major online marketplaces such as Wildberries, Ozon, and Amazon are highly interested in videographers, designers, and lawyers specializing in IT legislative regulation. Increasing sales volumes are increasing the need for linear workers. Additionally, after the pandemic, there is a high demand for competent teachers, primarily in the private sector, online tutors, and medical personnel of various levels.
Trends in the job market: in-demand professions for 2023
Today, the world is changing very quickly and the job market has its own new trends. To stay up to date, we turned to experts. Shahinur Mukhamedieva, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Smart Solutions, shared insights on professions that are currently in demand in Kazakhstan, the skills job seekers need to develop to be desirable workers in any industry, and regional peculiarities of our country.
Retail industry
Currently, the retail industry is shifting towards online platforms. Major e-commerce platforms such as Wildberries, Ozon, and Amazon are interested in videographers, designers, and lawyers specialized in IT regulatory compliance. The scale of sales growth increases the demand for linear workers. Also, after the pandemic, there is a high demand for competent teachers and tutors, especially in the private sector, online tutors, and medical professionals of different levels.
Professions that may become irrelevant to employers in the near future due to process automation include:
- Bookkeepers handling primary documentation
- Data entry operators, as software programs take care of the rest
- Traditional retail sales consultants (excluding premium and luxury segments), as the workforce transitions from offline to online. Yesterday’s salespeople are becoming account managers, packers, and call center operators.
Regional Specifics
When it comes to regional specifics, the western part of the country traditionally engaged in extraction (oil, gas) is interested in technical specialists and workers. Throughout the country (especially in areas with challenging weather conditions), there is a shortage of sales specialists, who are usually relocated or attracted with high salaries. In megacities, there is a high demand for lawyers, financiers, accountants, and marketing specialists.
It is a pressing issue for most of the labor market in Kazakhstan that there is a shortage of specialists who speak English. Having this competency in a job seeker’s resume can significantly increase their chances of finding a well-paying job. In addition, there is a great need for employees with high analytical skills. If you want to increase your competitiveness, it is recommended to focus on developing these skills, – according to Shahinur Mukhamadieva, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Smart Solutions.
The job market in Kazakhstan is currently very active, which has been positively influenced by the political and economic situation. It is important to keep up with all the changes that are taking place and choose only the best specialists.
