International & regional mobility
How do I recognise which countries need my profession most?
Short answer
Use official EU labour-shortage data: EURES and CEDEFOP publish which occupations are in shortage in each country, so you can see where your profession is most in demand rather than guessing.
Demand is uneven across Europe and changes over time, so the reliable way to judge it is official data, not anecdotes. EURES publishes labour shortages and surpluses by country, and CEDEFOP tracks demand for occupations from online job vacancies. Together they show where a given profession is short-staffed.
On LabourMarket.ai you start from your real profession and skills; you can then read the official shortage data for the countries you are open to and weigh it against language, location and your own preferences. Treat the figures as a signal about the market, not a promise of a specific job.
Practical steps
- Confirm your profession and skills on your profile.
- Check the EURES shortage list and CEDEFOP demand data for the countries you are open to.
- Weigh demand against language, location and your preferences before deciding.
Good to know
Shortage data is a market signal, not a guarantee of a job, and it changes over time. Check the publication date on the official sources.