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What are the most popular jobs in Jamaica?

By Christopher Martinez |

The top 10 so-called ‘hot occupation trends’ in Jamaica in 2017 were teachers, accountants, managers/directors, customer/sales representatives, officers, supervisors, technicians, clerks and nurses. That’s according to the publication ‘Labour Market Trends and Prospects for Employment Opportunities in Jamaica’.

What careers are in demand in Jamaica?

Top 91 Highest Paying Jobs In Jamaica For 2021

  • Field Engineer (Engineering)
  • Cashier (Sales Retail and Wholesale)
  • Maintenance Electrician (Electrical and Electronics Trades)
  • Hair Stylist (Fitness / Hair / Beauty)
  • Customer Service Representative (Customer Service and Call Center)

What job makes the most money in Jamaica?

  1. Surgeons / Doctors. Salary Range: from 172,000 JMD to 563,000 JMD.
  2. Judges. Salary Range: from 145,000 JMD to 473,000 JMD.
  3. Lawyers. Salary Range: from 117,000 JMD to 383,000 JMD.
  4. Bank Managers. Salary Range: from 110,000 JMD to 360,000 JMD.
  5. Chief Executive Officers.
  6. Chief Financial Officers.
  7. Orthodontists.
  8. College Professors.

What are the highest paying jobs in Jamaica?

Top 91 Highest Paying Jobs In Jamaica For 2019 91. Field Engineer (Engineering) 90. Cashier (Sales Retail and Wholesale) 89. Maintenance Electrician (Electrical and Electronics Trades) 88. Hair Stylist (Fitness / Hair / Beauty) 87. Customer Service Representative (Customer Service and Call Center)

Do you need a degree to get a job in Jamaica?

Even though the labor departments say that most of the people working in this field have bachelor’s degrees, a university degree isn’t necessary. Training in graphics, computer animations or any related field will land you on the job. Expectedly, the job demand in this category may continue growing at a 6% in Jamaica.

What are the jobs for people with disabilities in Jamaica?

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Stand and/or walk. Bend, twist, and squat. Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.). Perform tasks involving firm grasping.

How many jobs are there in the Caribbean?

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