Hiring Opportunities
Employment and Industry Trends
Business Management and Marketing
Get a detailed overview of the local business and marketing sector, including hiring trends and areas of job promise. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:
Overview
The services sector traditionally represents over 67% of the national GDP and three-fourths of the active working population. Most of these workers are in the commerce, transport and tourism subsectors, followed by public health care services and education.
Much like other European nations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent nearly all businesses – 99%. This type of organization generates almost 69% of the total employment in the country. The overwhelming majority are microenterprises (employing ten or fewer workers). Typically, SMEs specialize in food and beverage manufacturing, textile and clothing manufacturing, tourism services, travel, and accommodation and food services. These small organizations were significantly impacted by the pandemic and left many professionals unemployed.
Employment Outlook
Spanish managers expect to freeze their hiring levels in the coming terms, shaping a national labor market that will change by barely 2% in the coming months, according to the latest research by Manpower. At this time of economic insecurity and doubtful business progress, many Spanish companies are opting for flexibility solutions. According to ManpowerGroup data, the demand for outsourcing services has accelerated by 30% in the last quarter.
While the short-term job predictions are limited in this sector, administration and support services, as well as wholesale and retail trade activities, are among the industries that will need to hire the most in the next seven years, according to a recent study by Caixa Bank. Experienced professionals in these areas will find most job opportunities in e-commerce departments and in online businesses.
This is just a brief sample of the extensive information in the GoinGlobal Spain Career Guide, which is carefully researched and regularly updated by career experts.