Our dream job is something everyone has thought about, Is it the one you have now or the one you would one day want to do? Perhaps, it is the path you never took, a pending account for those who do not leave their comfort zone or simply a pipe dream.to. In Spain, a study by Mortar Research revealed in 2023 that half of Spanish university students indicated that they were going to find the job of their dreams through contactsalthough 60% were mainly confident in their abilities. What’s more, another study this time from Monstar showed that 73.3% of workers in Spain would be willing to receive a lower salary for the job of your dreams. The bittersweet note comes out when you read that 1 in 4 children in Spain believe that school does not prepare them to get the job of their dreamsaccording to GoStudent.
Dreams and their frustrations are a global issue, for example only 1 in 4 adults in the UK are currently doing the job they dreamed of when they were at school. The truth is that in every corner of the world the idea of your dream job is present, but the profession differs depending on the latitudes. Jobseeker has made a world map to represent in 2024 what the aspirations of each country are and which are in the top 10.
Jobseeker explains that to prepare it they took into account the lists of the entire labor market, choosing 35 jobs that are most commonly associated with a dream career. And to find the most popular ones, the initial list was uploaded to the Ahrefs search analysis tool and ranked by total global search volume. But they clarify that although the idea of a dream job brings satisfaction and fulfillmentwhether you aspire to sit behind a desk or at the controls of a Boeing 737. They also say that the criteria for that job differ for everyone. Some They value flexibility, work culturedevelopment opportunities and job security, the salary or simply a career that involves minimal stress and that allows you a balance between the office and your personal life.
By continents: Africa
Jobseeker highlights that pilot career It stands out in 14 nations such as Ethiopia, Tanzania or Somalia. Professions related to networks are very present in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, where they aspire to be bloggerwhile in South Africa most people dream of living the life of an influencer. And in South Sudan, the most sought after profession is that of Youtuber. On the other hand, the profession of judge that dominates only in Madagascar or Libya. And the arts and humanities career as it is that of a writer We find it only in Equatorial Guinea.
The Pope of Dream Jobs in Africa
Europe
In the old continent the variety of professions is smaller. He modeling It is the preferred option in 25 countries, Germany, Sweden, Italy and France opt for it. In Spaindominates the second most desired career in Europe and the first among the most popular in the world, that of pilot. It appears on the list in 9 countries, such as Poland or the United Kingdom. A curious fact for Jobseeker is Moldova, where the most sought after profession is detective. And it is striking that in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus they lean towards teacher like a dream job.
Map of dream jobs in Europe
North, Central and South America
Unanimously, in Canada, the United States or Mexico, the dream profession is flight attendant. Models and influencers are present in Central America. South America, on the other hand, offers more opportunities for professions. Brazil maintains the trend of North America, but in Argentina the dream career prevails as chef. In Colombia or Venezuela that of influencer and in Ecuador that of DJ. In Paraguay, the esoccer coach and in Chile they lean toward firefighters.
Dream jobs in the American continent
Asia
The pilots They are the most coveted option in 25 countries, from India to South Korea, passing through the United Arab Emirates or Japan. Writer, psychologist or lawyer They stand out in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan or Mongolia, respectively. While in China, the dream career is the journalism.
Dream jobs in Asia
Oceania
In Australia, a large percentage of dream job searches revolve around careers. psychologists and New Zealanders seek to be pilots. And in the places most affected by rising sea levels such as Nauru, Kiribati or Tuvalu, the most desirable thing is to be a lawyer, doctor or writer. And again the flight attendants They are the favorite job in four countries.
Dream jobs in Oceania
The top 10 in the world
The profession of pilot Joseeker clarifies that it has around 50,000 monthly searches and includes from flying from helicopters to military or commercial aircraft. It is a demanding profession that in Spain requires a large investment in training. Adrián Rodríguez, who has worked for several years at Iberia Express, revealed online that his studies cost him a few 70,000 euros. Then he took a course that cost about 20,000 euros. In total, 100,000 euros. “Not everyone can afford it,” he pointed out. While Rodrigo Pérez Bilbao, captain of the Air Force, does his dream job piloting an F18. And he revealed that his net salary is 2,700 euros per month.
The career of flight attendant. In Spain, the National Union of Aeronauts establishes that the minimum salary for a flight attendant is 3,742 euros monthly. “Even so, the average salary earned by a flight attendant is around 1,400 euros and 1,800 euros if she is starting out in the aeronautical sector.” The payroll will increase depending on remuneration such as overtime, travel, experience, allowances or commissions. selling. A person who has a long history in the sector can earn on average about 2,500 euros,” they say.
Third is the profession of model. The Glassdoor publication mentions that a Spanish top model can have a base salary of 19,000 to 24,000 euros per year, with an average of 22,000 euros. Other publications talk about 33,140 euros per year. And in the case of a catalog model, the salary can be between 300 and 3,000 euros per day of work, according to the Diamond Talent publication. And as for catwalk models, they can earn 1000 euros per day.
And at a time when concerns about mental health are in the spotlight, in fourth position is psychology. For Jobseeker, helping people improve their mental well-being can be very rewarding, but it can also take an emotional toll. In Spain, according to UNIR, the average salary of a general health psychologist or from a clinical psychologist in Spain ranges between 20,000 and 40,000 euros on average. But Glassdoor talks about 24-49,000 euros per year, so the average would be 30,000 per year.
While the influencer career It is positioned in fifth place, with a salary ranging from 200 to 3,000 euros, depending on the number of followers. The most successful influencers who exceed one million can receive between 6,000 to 10,000 euros. Each photograph they upload or product they promote would have a rate ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 euros, according to the rate revealed by influencers like María Pombo.
From sixth to tenth place they are, doctor, teacher, lawyer, firefighter and finally the race of entrepreneur which is someone who starts or runs their own business. “It provides a degree of freedom and autonomy along with the ability to realize a creative vision or business idea,” they explain from Jobseeker. But for each one, “the job of your dreams is not just about what you do, but about what you value in a position,” they say. In view of this, What do you think is your dream job?
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