A global study revealed what the 10 most desired dream jobs in the world are. The list brings options that combine prestige, creative freedom, good salaries, and international opportunities
Since childhood, many people dream of unconventional professions. Being a pilot, for example, is an age-old desire of many children and continues to be one of the most desired careers in adulthood. In 2024, this profession tops the global ranking of so-called “dream jobs.”
A study conducted by the Resume.io platform analyzed online search data to find out which careers generate the most interest. The research considered terms like “How to become a [position]” or “How to be a [position]” in different languages and countries.
Among 170 countries evaluated, the profession of pilot ranked first, with over 1.3 million searches throughout the year. In Brazil and 33 other countries, it also appeared at the top of the dream jobs list.
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‘Mini Cataratas do Iguaçu’ in SC will receive 11 cabins amidst nature and a new deck after an investment of over R$ 1 million.
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A junkyard has turned into an open-air airplane museum, made from retired fuselages and even doing business with Embraer, where you can enter the aircraft, pretend to start the engines, and take an entire plane home for around 100,000 reais.
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With 4 floors and over 1,100 m², this $15 million floating mansion has 5 suites, 7 bathrooms, a pool, solar energy, and technology used in ships from the oil industry.
In second place is real estate agent, with highlights in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Singapore. The third position is occupied by software engineer, reflecting the growing appreciation of fields related to technology.
The study also shows that other travel-related careers are gaining ground on the list. Flight attendant and travel agent ranked fifth and sixth, respectively. The interest in these areas reinforces many people’s desire to explore the world while working.
Check out the ranking of the ten most sought-after dream jobs globally:
- Pilot — 1,320,000 searches per year
- Real Estate Agent — 888,000 searches
- Software Engineer — 594,000 searches
- Notary — 486,000 searches
- Flight Attendant — 486,000 searches
- Travel Agent — 486,000 searches
- Data Scientist — 397,200 searches
- Judge — 372,000 searches
- Therapist — 325,200 searches
- Detective — 325,200 searches
According to Amanda Augustine, a career expert at Resume.io, choices vary between cultures, but some preferences are common. She highlights the rise of professions in the technology sector. For her, the combination of passion, purpose, and financial stability is what guides the search for the ideal job in today’s world.
With information from ICL Noticias.

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