The prevalent of the COVID-19 has opened the gap for many European countries to source for urgently needed Workforce outside the EU. The past 18 months are so turbulent for many countries that the ability to cope socially and economically is being called to question by various stakeholders. Here we present to you 5 European countries that are in urgent need of workers to sustain the social and economic wellbeing of their people.

The way things are turning out currently there are possibilities of political disorientation and social disharmony if the political class in various countries does not buckle up and get things right in due course.

Due to various health challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic ravaging most Western European currently most countries discussed here are experiencing acute shortages of Workforce particularly in the area of healthcare, food and allied services. Therefore in order to avoid food and healthcare crises, urgent measures are being introduced.

Below are the 5 countries

1. United Kingdom

The post-Brexit immigration policies of the current UK administration coupled with the unforeseen arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic are creating unmitigated challenges in bridging Workforce gaps in the ever-expanding British economy. Likewise, an ageing population and poor remunerations brought about a shortage of workers which in turn affecting deliveries and logistics.

Recently, The UK authorities announced that it will grant 10,500 short-term visas to foreign truck drivers and poultry workers from the beginning of October to the end of December 2021 in the interim.

A statement from the Department of transport indicated that 5,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers will be permitted to enter the UK for 3 months through to Christmas to give short-term relief for the haulage industry.

Likewise, 5,500 poultry workers will be granted short-term visas to avoid any potential further pressures on the food industry during this exceptional period. The UK authorities stated further that recruitment for additional Truck drivers and Poultry workers will surely start in October with visas valid until Friday, December 24, 2021.

Although the temporary 3 months visa may not be palatable to many immigrants, there are possibilities that the visas will surely get an extension at expiration. This is the grey area that is making many immigrants feeling reluctant in putting in their applications for the scheme.

Some Truck drivers from Romanian in particular are demanding five years visa to participate In the scheme. Work for 3 months and get lay off is not an ideal work opportunity.

2. Germany

Ever before the massive and unprecedented floods that ravaged the Western part of Germany in July 2021 which created employment gaps in the country, Germany has been battling with a shortage of skilled workers for a while. Currently, there is an urgent need to fill vacancies in various sectors of the German economy. Especially the Skilled Workforce.

Germany is the largest economy in the entire European countries, currently, there are many segments of the country’s industrial and social sectors that need urgent attention. The German population is ageing and the Skilled workers coming from the Schengen zone are not adequate to provide for the huge demands of the industrial sector, therefore the country requires workers, especially skilled workers from outside the European Union.

Currently, there is a system in place for NON-EU citizens Skilled professionals to secure a temporary Visa to explore the opportunity of getting a job in Germany.

All you have to do is to get in touch with a placement or job recruiter to analyse the direct link to go about getting a job in Germany.

3. Finland

It is a known fact that currently Finland, a highly industrialized country located in the Scandinavian is facing an acute shortage of manpower. The case of Finland is somehow pathetic in that many professionals willing to start a career in Finland are hampered by language difficulty. Now it is heartwarming that some companies are willing to hire a skilled worker who is from an English speaking country such as Nigeria.

Please note that if you’re qualified the situation in Finland is making the country go outside the European union seriously to search for skilled workers useful to its national and industrial needs.

All you have to do is to engage a job placement agency that has adequate knowledge of employment vacancies in the Northern European area.

4. Norway 

Currently, anyone who is professionally qualified in all key sectors of the Norwegian economy is guaranteed a job with good pay, in that Norway can independently decide on the employment of Skilled workers into its critical needs because the country is not a functioning member of the European Union. Due to a shortage of workers both skilled and semi-skilled in areas such as engineering, Information technology, software engineer/developers, healthcare workers etc. The country is now reaching out to workers outside the European Union.

If you are interested in working in an ideal country where you will get equal opportunities and experience equal treatments as the citizens start checking out for those expert job recruiters, who can package your resumes to the standard required by Norwegian authorities. A good life is surely waiting for you.

5. Sweden

Sweden used to be the focus of large numbers of immigrants immigrating to the Scandinavian in the past because Sweden is a reference point. Currently, for any immigrants who know how to search for jobs in the Scandinavian, you should focus seriously on Sweden because right now the prevalence of COVID-19 is affecting the Swedish workforce and there are urgent needs for various Skilled workers such as Nurses, healthcare workers, technicians, Truck drivers, Information system Analysts, Software engineers/developers, English and mathematics teachers, mechanics etc.

If you’re a qualified person in any of the areas mentioned above, all you have to do is to get an experienced international job recruiter to assist you in processing a job in Sweden. Avail them with your up-to-date Curriculum vitae you will be surprised on how fast it is possible to achieve desired results in no distance future.