Top 10 hottest occupations in Vietnam today

Information Technology (IT) is one of the key economic sectors of Vietnam today and in the future. Hi-tech parks – high-tech “valleys” in Vietnam were born, achieving initial success in the field of software export. Vietnam is also among the first countries to deploy 5G worldwide.

The above-mentioned positive signs make us completely confident in the prospects of the IT industry in Vietnam. The foreign labor market also needs many IT talents. Meanwhile, at present, human resources to meet the needs of the IT industry are still not many.

Currently, the human resource demand for the industry needs about 80.000 people per year (according to Tuoi Tre Newspaper). While every year, the number of graduates is only about 32.000 people. Moreover, only about 15% of graduates can meet the requirements. For that reason, IT will lead the trend of becoming the hottest industry in the future.

According to the demand report for ICT human resources, Vietnam has recently emerged as a powerhouse in technology outsourcing and development, attracting large corporations in the world to invest in Vietnam such as: Intel, Samsung , Toshiba, Foxconn, Bosch, Sony, Cisco, NEC, Fujitsu, etc. In Vietnam, more and more technology companies and corporations have opened up. In which outsourcing companies also increased and developed significantly.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Withstand high work pressure.
• The ability to apply learned knowledge is constantly evolving.
• Having extensive knowledge of socio-economic and supporting fields such as agriculture, education, health, commerce, etc.
• Creativity and scientific thinking.
• The ability to be sensitive and adapt to the changing world.
• Foreign language ability is a must.

Local vocational training places:

• Hanoi Polytechnic University
• Military Technical Institute
• University of Technology – Vietnam National University, Hanoi
• Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology
• Cryptographic Engineering Academy
• FPT university

It’s surprising that the industry Education in the top of the hottest professions in the future. While Vietnam is facing an oversupply of traditional pedagogical teachers, online teaching and training is growing and the demand is very high.

The education sector will never be defeated. With the transformation and incorporation of technology into teaching, this industry is still extremely short of teachers, especially high-quality human resources. Those who are able to apply information technology to teaching, have solid scientific knowledge and progressive and inspiring teaching methods.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Persistence and patience are among the top factors.
• Constantly improving herself to “be an example” for students.
• Learn to empathize, listen and share.
• Good communication and social connections.
• Creative ability, constantly innovating teaching methods.
• Be professional, professional, have a deep understanding of life, economy and politics.

Local vocational training places:

• Hanoi Pedagogical University
• University of Education – Vietnam National University, Hanoi
• Hue University of Pedagogy
• Hanoi University of Education, Physical Training and Sports
• Central University of Arts and Education

Vietnam is entering the ranking of 3 countries with construction industry fastest growing in Asia. Skyscrapers are constantly growing. Massive, majestic boulevards. The modern and dynamic beauty of Vietnam is waiting for a large human resource in the construction industry.

According to the 2019 report, there are currently about 4 million construction workers. The demand for human resources increases rapidly with about 400.000 – 500.000 people/year. In particular, engineers with high technical expertise are extremely lacking. This will be a great career opportunity for young people in the future.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Absolute care and responsibility.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to work under high pressure.
• Creativity in design.
• Cultural understanding.
• Professional qualifications, high scientific and technical qualifications.

Local vocational training places:

• University building
• Le Quy Don University of Technology
• Hanoi University of Architecture
• University of Transport
• Irrigation university

The process of globalization poses to the language department an important position. Especially English, the language of global communication, science and art. That is why this industry will become one of the hottest professions in the future.

However, language majors are also facing many disadvantages when students from other fields can use foreign languages ​​fluently. While they themselves have solid expertise, they can completely replace language learners.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Ability to use appropriate language in each situation.
• Good communicated ability.
• The ability to “update” the language: Because the language itself is constantly changing. On average, around the world, 100 words are lost and replaced every minute. Therefore, you need to constantly update the vocabulary.
• In order to compete with students from a different field, you need to have a minor expertise or a deep understanding of a certain field.

Local vocational training places:

• University of Foreign Languages ​​– Vietnam National University, Hanoi
• Hanoi University
• Hanoi Open University
• Hanoi Capital University
• Hanoi National University of Education 2

Vietnam is now in the top 10 most popular tourist destinations. With tourism revenue increasing, this will be a labor-intensive industry in the future.

According to the report, each year Vietnam needs more than 21.000 human resources for Tourism. Especially tourism staff with good communication and foreign language skills. Meanwhile, the human resource for hotel management in Vietnam is still weak. Many hotels still have to hire managers from abroad. If you are confident with your abilities, this will be a promotion opportunity for you.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Able to travel a lot, under work pressure
• Good communication skills, especially in foreign languages.
• Friendly.
• Dynamic and creative.
• Deep understanding of world culture, Vietnam and tourist destinations.

Local vocational training places:

• Hanoi University
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi
• Hanoi University of Culture
• Hanoi Open University
• Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality – National Economics University

Modern society puts a lot of pressure on people. Therefore, industry psychosocial counseling is becoming one of the new and hottest professions in Vietnam. City only. In Ho Chi Minh City, there is a shortage of 1000 human resources each year in this industry.

At the same time, those who follow the profession of psychosocial counseling can do other side jobs. For example: lecturers, scientific researchers, psychologists, therapists, etc. The salary and remuneration of the industry are also very desirable.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Understanding human psychology and factors affecting human psychology.
• The ability to listen, empathize and understand.
• Communication skills.

Local vocational training places:

• University Pedagogy Ho Chi Minh city
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, HCMC
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities – VNU
• Hanoi Pedagogical University.
• Education Management Academy

The Internet has opened up the Marketing industry a new way of marketing. It is the “digital” marketing industry, also known as . It can be said that no business can grow without the right Digital Marketing strategy. That’s why these 4.0 marketers are being sought after by companies.

According to the forecast of the Human Resource Center of Ho Chi Minh City. In Ho Chi Minh City, in this city alone, the demand for human resources in the Marketing industry is 10.000 people/year. The industry is also always in the top 6 hottest industries in the present and in the future.

Required competencies and qualities:

• The ability to devise marketing strategies and plans for businesses.
• Ability to communicate and persuade others
• The ability to constantly create and break through your own limits.
• Ability to apply information technology.
• Ability to grasp trends of socio-economic life.

Local vocational training places:

• University of trade
• National University of Economics
• Telematics Academy
• Financial institutions

Ranked 6th in the most expensive professions in the future is the industry food Technology. This is the industry with the highest applicability and the most diverse range of applications in all hot occupations today.

In particular, according to the needs of society, clean food products are increasingly sought after. This is an opportunity for the high-tech food processing sector to develop. The income of this industry is also always in the top.

The fields ofThere is no universal requirement for all food technology industries, as the areas of this industry are very diverse, including:

• Quality Assurance Officer (QA)
• Raw material quality control (QC) staff
• Product Research and Development (R&D) Specialist
• Food technologists
• Manufactoring engineer
• Nutritionist
• Production technician
• Laboratory staff
• Purchasing department staff
• Machine operator
• Production Supervisor

Local vocational training places:

• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry
• Nong Lam University City. Ho Chi Minh
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH)

Business administration is always rated as one of the hottest and most dynamic industries in the present and in the future. The number of enterprises in Vietnam is constantly increasing rapidly. That leads to an increase in the demand for administrative human resources. In addition, the huge income is also what makes the industry chosen by many people.

A special thing is that those who study Business Administration also have the opportunity to work in other industries. For example, in the field of finance, marketing, human resource management, office administration, etc. It is a great opportunity to work outside the industry for you.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Master the laws of the market and the trends of the world.
• Ability to lead and persuade others
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Sensitive, capable of anticipating possible situations and having appropriate solutions.
• Ability to plan.
• Sometimes it takes listening and understanding.

Local vocational training places:

• National University of Economics
• University of Economics – Vietnam National University, Hanoi
• Banking Academy
• Financial institutions
• University of trade

Modern society cannot be without devices electrical – mechanical. That is why this industry becomes one of the most promising industries in the future. Every year, the electrical-mechanical industry lacks about 8.000 workers. Total human resources of the industry in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh is now 57.000 people.

Unlike other industries, right from the time of training, universities have had study-by-work programs, or signed human resource agreements with businesses. Therefore, very few mechanical-electrical students graduate unemployed. The requirements for the profession are also not high.

Required competencies and qualities:

• Absolute care and responsibility.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to work under high pressure.
• Creativity in design.
• Cultural understanding.
• Professional qualifications, high scientific and technical qualifications.

Local vocational training places:

• Hanoi University of Science and Technology
• Hai Phong University
• University of Technology, University of Danang
• University of Science and Technology – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
• Thai Nguyen University of Industrial Technology