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Data from the Hanoi Center for Labour Services shows that in April, enterprise labor demand continued to rise, especially in the industrial–service group. April also marks the start of the travel and summer service season, prompting firms in central districts to boost recruitment of service workers, while industrial zones and export processing zones in the city maintained strong production-oriented demand to meet Q2 orders.
City-wide recruitment demand stood at about 55,000 positions. Based on a survey of 10,765 job postings for 1,330 vacancies, demand was concentrated in groups including wholesale, retail and other service activities; manufacturing and processing–construction; and travel and tourism services.
In terms of occupations, high-level technical roles, mid-level positions, and office assistant staff were the most sought-after, suggesting Hanoi employers are prioritizing core staff to run office and technical operations.
By contrast, demand for unskilled workers, service staff, and sales staff tended to slow. The center noted this may reflect a move toward leaner staffing and a preference for workers who can handle multiple tasks.
Labor demand in April also shifted toward workers with professional qualifications. The group with intermediate level qualifications and higher accounted for about two-thirds of total recruitment demand, indicating that educational credentials remain a key hiring criterion for many employers.
Even so, demand for unskilled workers, general workers, and low-skilled labor remained high, pointing to continued opportunities for a wide range of job seekers.
On salaries, the main wage range was 10–20 million VND, accounting for 47.6% of positions. Wages above 20 million VND made up 14.6%.
The Hanoi Center for Labour Services said that, amid rising living costs in the capital, wages below 10 million VND are currently difficult for employers to retain workers. With nearly 50% of vacancies falling in the 10–20 million VND range, the center said employers have actively raised the wage floor to attract talent and better match local prices.
From the workers’ perspective, April is also a period when many seek new jobs to increase income. Enterprises are restarting business activities, creating many vacancies, particularly for unskilled workers and office staff.
The estimated number of job seekers in the city is about 35,000 people. Based on a survey of over 2,600 job seeker profiles, expected wages mainly range from 5 to 10 million VND, concentrated in unskilled and entry-level positions.
Wages of 10–20 million VND account for 36.1% of expectations, suggesting a shift toward higher-value sectors such as technology and services. Meanwhile, wages above 20 million VND account for 2.8%, concentrated in technology, finance, and management—roles that require high skills—indicating cautious income expectations given the current economic situation.
Regarding qualifications, job seekers are mainly at university level or higher, representing 35.8%, which the center said points to intense competition among highly skilled workers. Next are candidates without formal training, targeting jobs such as cargo handlers, cleaners, sales staff, and delivery personnel. However, groups with basic, intermediate, and college-level training account for a modest share, contributing to a shortage of mid-level skilled labor.
Overall, job-seeking trends in April are concentrated at two ends: either high professional qualifications or no formal degrees.
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