Job Landscape in Aberdeen The Cities Outlook 2012 survey has identified Aberdeen as showing strong signs of economic growth. Aberdeen was the only city across the UK to have more new business than failed business in 2010. There are also large numbers of highly skilled workers driving the economic recovery. Oil industry leaders in the area are prepared to invest more money, and many jobs in Aberdeen would not exist without the economic activity produced by the energy sector. 82 per cent of firms report confidence, with 66 per cent planning increased spending. Life sciences is another strong economic sector with significant growth potential. Aberdeen has an unemployment rate of only 2.3 per cent. Job Growth and Opportunities With confidence high in the key business sectors and among the workforce, now is the time to go to LiveCareer to explore the opportunities in Aberdeen and surrounding areas. There are jobs for workers with education and experience levels from entry-level to experienced professionals. How to Get Hired First, review your CV to ensure it reflects your experience, skills and education. Then, search LiveCareer for jobs that match your skills. You can narrow your search by industry, job title or education. Once you have a short list of jobs you're interested in, it's easy to apply using LiveCareer's step-by-step process.