The UK government publishes its list of shortage occupations each year. The jobs on this list are those where the UK does not have enough professionals readily available in the country. This is a good list to look at if you are looking for inspiration on which fields are in demand from an employment perspective. We have created guide tables by industry or sector based on this list to give you a sense of what is required if you want to pursue a career in those jobs. Click on the links below to explore each area.

Note: The guides are based on the list as of November 2021.

Shortage occupations in the Arts

Shortage occupations in the Biological or Biomedical Sciences

Shortage occupations in Education

Shortage occupations in Engineering

Shortage occupations in Health

Shortage occupations in Humanities

Shortage occupations in Information and Communications Technology

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