Top 10 Countries Hiring Foreigners for Public Service

 I've looked into information about countries hiring foreigners for public service. Here's a breakdown of the current status of foreign public sector employment around the world.

Top Countries for Foreign Public Service Employment

1. Singapore

   • Hires high-ranking officials based on merit, regardless of nationality.
   • Many foreigners are appointed to high-level government positions.
   • Actively operates policies to attract global talent.

2. Hong Kong

   • Among 140 high-ranking officials, approximately 20 are foreigners.
   • Talented foreigners are scouted with high salaries.
   • Employs a merit-based hiring system that prioritizes ability over nationality. 

3. New Zealand

   • Operates a dedicated job search platform called 'SkillFinder' for foreign recruitment.
   • Has established a systematic approach for attracting skilled foreign professionals. 

4. Germany

   • Foreigners can apply for civil servant positions.
   • Working as a civil servant can lead to permanent residency in 3 years (compared to 5 years for general employment).
   • Hires both EU and non-EU citizens. 

5. Canada

   • Immigrant-friendly public service hiring policies.
   • Preference for candidates with diverse language skills.
   • Implements diversity policies at both federal and provincial government levels.

6. Australia

   • Actively hires skilled immigrants for public service.
   • Operates foreign recruitment programs for specific professional fields.
   • Expands opportunities for permanent residents to enter public service.

7. United Kingdom

   • Hires public servants from Commonwealth countries.
   • Active in hiring foreigners in specific professional fields.
   • Operates a visa system to attract global talent.

8. United States

   • Hires foreign experts in specific fields (STEM, economics, business, etc.).
   • Federal and state governments hire foreign experts.
   • Active in hiring foreign professionals in academia and research. 

9. United Arab Emirates (UAE)

   • Actively hires foreign experts for government-led development projects.
   • Many foreign experts are appointed to high-level and advisory positions.
   • Attracts foreign experts in line with national development strategies.

10. South Korea

    • Limited but does hire foreigners as fixed-term professional civil servants.
    • Hires foreigners in specialized fields at agencies like the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and Immigration Offices.
    • Recruits foreigners with specialized expertise in specific areas.   

Features and Trends

• Most countries primarily hire foreigners with specialized skills and expertise.
• Asian countries like Singapore and Hong Kong are proactive in opening high-level public service positions to foreigners.
• Developed countries focus on hiring foreigners in specific sectors (IT, healthcare, science and technology, etc.).
• Language proficiency and understanding of local culture are important evaluation factors.

Foreign public service employment is becoming increasingly important for a country's global competitiveness and diversity. It's interesting to see how Asian countries like Singapore and Hong Kong are leading the way in this a

**International References**

Singapore

https://www.careers.gov.sg/

search-favicon www.wsg.gov.sg

w.careers.gov.sg/

https://www.mom.gov.sg/careers/job-opportunities

https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/

Hong Kong

https://www.cas.gov.hk/eng/adult_recruitment.html

https://www.csb.gov.hk/

https://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/7.html

Germany

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/working-in-germany/job/looking-for-job

https://englishjobs.de/

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/int/en/how-to-find-a-job

United States

https://www.state.gov/job-seekers/

https://www.usajobs.gov/search

https://www.usa.gov/job-help