Manpower's Talent Shortage Survey asked 35,000 employers across 36 countries and territories to determine the extent to which talent shortages are impacting today's labour markets. Sales representatives were identified as being the second most difficult position amongst global employers to fill and that also holds true for Canadian employers:

1.  Skilled Trades

2.  Sales Representatives

3.  Technicians

4.   Drivers

5.   Secretaries, Personal Assistants, Administrative Assistants &

Office Support Staff

6.   Engineers

7.   Chefs/Cooks

8.   Mechanics

9.   Nurses

10. Teachers

Source: Manpower Talent Shortage Survey, 2010.