From lawyers to YouTubers, a new survey has revealed a fascinating insight into the most popular dream jobs around the world.
The research, compiled by Jobseeker, shows that dream jobs around the world include influencer, teacher, lawyer, doctor, YouTuber, photographer and writer, with aspirations varying greatly between traditional careers and modern roles evolving from the internet.
For the UK, being a pilot is top of the list – in fact, this profession is the most popular dream job overall and stands at #1 in 55 countries with ‘how to become a pilot’ searched 50,000 times as of January 2024!
Top 10 dream jobs by global search volume:
- Pilot – 50,000
- Flight attendant – 29,000
- Model – 25,000
- Psychologist – 17,000
- Influencer – 17,000
- Doctor – 15,000
- Teacher – 14,000
- Lawyer – 14,000
- Firefighter – 14,000
- Entrepreneur – 13,000
A Jobseeker spokesperson commented on the findings: “Our dream jobs campaign has been incredibly exciting to develop, revealing key patterns and differences between what we view as a dream job.
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“While the prospect of becoming a pilot is a strong theme across the study, the sheer variety of career paths on show indicates there is no one-size-fits-all approach to career satisfaction and fulfilment.
“We’re uplifted to see more modern pathways such as influencers and YouTubers make the list. Who knows what people’s dream jobs will be as professions evolve in the next 10, 20 and 50 years? Each country around the world has a unique viewpoint on what a dream career means.
“Jobseekers consider a myriad of factors, contemplating their passions, interests, values and motivations alongside their skillsets and personalities to find a path that’s right for them.
“To secure their dream job, job seekers should learn everything they can about the role, understand the pathway to get there and start building a professional network. It’s important job seekers refine their skill set for their chosen career path, showcasing this in their CVs and applications to get a foot in the door.”
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