Imagine stepping into a world swathed in technological enchantment and prosperity—that’s the portrait Duangporn Phrom-on, the esteemed managing director of Jobs DB (Thailand) Recruitment Company, paints of the Thai job market, gleaned from the comprehensive Global Talent Survey with a hefty sample of 97,324 professionals across Asia, with a luscious 2,636 from Thailand. Their collective voice heralds a labor market in the throes of evolution.
Now here comes the thrilling part, the grand revelation of the survey— the glittering marquee of the top five in-demand jobs: first, the wizards of Digital data management, analysis and artificial intelligence (AI), the heartbeat of our digital future; followed by the virtuosos of Media, art, and design, whose creative minds birth breathtaking worlds; the ever-gracious ambassadors of Service and hospitality, the architects of our leisure; the astute minds of Financial services, the pillars of economic fortitude, and lastly, the benevolent caretakers from Health and social services who cradle humanity in its vulnerable moments. They’re the heroes heralding Thailand’s valiant charge into the digital era, according to Duangporn.
Yet, beyond the search for individuals possessing the alchemy of the right skills, today’s workforce craves treasures that surpass gold—the shimmering allure of financial stability interwoven with life’s harmonious tapestry. Verily, the troika guiding the modern long-term job hunter remains the quest for the holy grail of work-life balance (a whopping 77% pursue this with verve), jobs abundant with the seeds of growth opportunities (55% yearn for this quest), and the secret map to entrepreneurial victory.
But, let’s unveil a plot twist— the instant banishment of a job offer arising from a less-than-tempting financial lure and the absence of work-life rhythm. These elements stand as twin colossi in the acceptance of employment artistry mirroring a universal melody, whereas the grandeur of a company’s name or the nobility of a position’s cause, quite intriguingly, play second fiddle in this modern-day symphony, Duangporn discloses with a knowing smile.
Entering the dance of adaptation, Thai entrepreneurs pirouette toward mutable work hours and the charming sway of hybrid work arrangements, recognizing the whisper of change in the wind. Behold the survey’s tapestry—the reluctance among its storytellers to embrace those yesteryear’s rigid office hours, with a mere 22% clinging to tradition, striking a stark contrast with 35% globally strutting full-time in their corporate domains. Meanwhile, a resounding 69% of Thais lust after the classic symphony of a five-day workweek, and a daring 21% advocate the merits of part-time pursuits.
For businesses itching to charm the most talented of souls, the spell crafted must be potent—featuring competitive wages, alluring benefits, and fertile grounds for professional blossoming. The wand’s wielders must not forget the enchantment of a silky-smooth job application voyage, the swiftness of the selection dance, and the mesmerizing methods of engagement that woo the seekers of fortune.
A sizeable cadre of 59% expressed jubilation at a recruitment process both fluid and promptly executed, meanwhile, 35% could be lured away by the sting of a sour hiring spell, idly lurking as a deal-breaker even for a job most fair.
And whilst the survey’s prophecies speak of mighty job applicants clutching substantial bargaining strength, nowhere does it hint that entrepreneurs should tremble—the market still bows to the art of proposals and the tact of negotiation. “Let the aspirants ponder at leisure, with space and time in generous bounty,” Duangporn advises. “Remember not to mistake the recruitment’s operatic overture for its finale.”
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