Bermuda Employment Opportunities

Bermuda Employment Opportunities

To get an employment in Bermuda and then be working and living there, a non-Bermudian will require a job plus a Work Permit.

The work permit application is made by the employer and is issued by the Bermuda Department of Immigration.

However, before the application is made, the employer needs to advertise and make sure that there is no qualified Bermudian who is eligible and available for the job. And only after ensuring that, the hiring company can make application for the work permit for an expat.

So given that a Bermudian will always be given preference, do you think it's a big challenge to get a job in Bermuda? Actually not. Firstly because there are large number of job positions where Bermuda does not have locally available skilled people.

Secondly, there are many jobs where the Bermudians are not interested to work. So there is always plenty of job opportunities in Bermuda, both in private and public sectors. Remember, over 20% of Bermuda's population are expatriates and working in the island on work permit.

High Employment opportunities in Bermuda

Here are the professions and job categories that offer most of the employment opportunities in Bermuda:

Accountants and Audit Jobs

With large number of offshore financial business, there are plenty of vacancies in Bermuda for qualified accountants. Here is a review of accountancy and audit jobs in Bermuda, the opportunities and positions they offer, and how to get the right job.

Banking Jobs

A review of Bermuda banking jobs in areas including fund management, trust management, finance, audit, IT department etc.

Construction Jobs

A review of construction jobs in Bermuda, the positions that are in high demand, how to apply and lot more.

Government & Public Sector Jobs

Bermuda government or public sector jobs, the commonly available positions, what they offer, how to apply etc.

Hotel & Hospitality Sector Jobs

A review of Bermuda hotel jobs and employment in hospitality industry, the trend, opportunities, jobs in demand, how to apply and more.

Information Technology (IT) Jobs

Information Technology Jobs in Bermuda, job positions commonly available, the offers, how to apply and more.

Insurance & Re-insurance Jobs

A review of Bermuda jobs in insurance and reinsurance sectors, commonly available positions, job requirements, how to apply and more. Insurance and other financial services form the largest international market in Bermuda. Checkout Bermuda's Insurance Market to get an estimate of how large this market is and what role it is playing in Bermuda's Economy.

Legal Jobs

A review of the legal jobs in Bermuda, what it takes to get a job in a law firm or in corporate houses, how to apply, and more.

2012 Update on Bermuda Jobs: Department of Statistics in Bermuda released the Labor Market Index (LMI) report. As per the report, in 2011 there were a total of 37,399 job holders in Bermuda compared to 40,213 in 2008. The average annual gross earning in 2011 is $59,364 which shows an increasing trend over the previous years. In 2011, out of the total jobs the expats or non-Bermudians have taken up about 10,000 jobs with an average annual gross earning of about $74,000.

How to Apply for a job in Bermuda?

Hiring companies in Bermuda advertise regularly in the local daily The Royal Gazette as well as in other popular local news papers like in Bermuda Sun. You can scan the online versions of these newspapers or check the Bermuda Recruitment Agencies to know about the specialized hiring agencies in Bermuda employment and apply for a job.

Closed and Restricted jobs in Bermuda

There are some categories of jobs that are either closed or restricted for expatriates, and available to Bermudian nationals only. Because such jobs require skills that are generally available in Bermuda. Exceptions for restricted jobs are done at the ministerial levels only. Closed job categories are not available to non-Bermudians unless one is a spouse (or a widow) of a Bermudian. Check out Bermuda Job Restrictions for the closed and restricted categories of jobs in Bermuda.

Note: the categories can change from time to time. Therefore check the website of Bermuda Depart of Immigration for the latest updates.

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Visitors' Reviews & Comments

Yasna (March 2013)

Hi, I really hope that you can help me too. At the moment I do not have job offer in accounting sector so I would like to apply for hospitality job or maybe for waitress. My husband is restaurant manager in Bermuda and we have three year old daughter. Just want to know if I can apply for a job in the hospitality sector as my husband? Thank you

Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, March 2013)

Hello, Are you a Bermudian or an expat wanting a job in Bermuda? Bermudians have no restrictions in any job categories. Expats can apply for jobs in Hospitality and several other sectors. You will need to go through a recruitment agency to find a job and then get a work permit.. Check out Bermuda Recruitment Agencies

Calvina (A Bermudian)

Here is a story by Calvina who is an islander and has been working in Bermuda. While it's a dream of many to get a great job in Bermuda, it may not be always easy to find the kind of job you are looking for. She narrates in great details her own experience and shares what it may take to find the right job these days that matches your profile and skill set. Check out Bermuda Job Market to know her full story and insight.

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