A whopping 94% of recruiters actively use LinkedIn to vet candidates.
Professionals use LinkedIn when looking for new jobs and to showcase a career and stand out to recruiters.
Does your profile have what it takes to stand out from the masses?
LinkedIn released a report that reveals the top 25 in-demand business skills searched for in the hiring process.
If you have any of the following skills, make sure to highlight them on your LinkedIn profile.
Top 25 Skills in Demand
Discover all 25 skills, plus key jobs that use those skills and the salary (national average) of a U.S. professional in that industry according to Glassdoor.
Cloud and Distributed Computing Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Platform Engineer: $104,000
- Cloud Architect: $142,000
Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Business Analyst: $70,000
- Data Analyst: $65,000
- Statistician: $80,000
Middleware and Integration Software Skills
Jobs in this field:
- IT Manager: $98,000
- Systems Integration Engineer: $91,000
Web Architecture and Development Framework Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Web Developer: $88,000
- Full Stack Engineer: $116,000
User Interface Design Skills
Jobs in this field:
- UX Designer: $97,000
- UI Designer: $82,000
Software Revision Control Systems Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Software Programmer: $104,000
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Data Presentation Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Graphic Designer: $48,000
- Data Scientist: $121,000
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SEO/SEM Marketing Skills
Jobs in this field:
- SEO Analyst: $53,000
- SEM Manager: $68,000
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Mobile Development Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Mobile Engineer: $103,000
- Mobile Application Developer: $91,000
Network and Information Security Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Information Security Specialist: $86,000
- Cyber Security Specialist: $58,000
Marketing Campaign Management Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Online Marketing Manager: $71,000
- Digital Marketing Specialist: $67,000
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Data Engineering and Data Warehousing Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Software Engineer: $104,000
- Database Developer: $86,000
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Storage Systems and Management Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Database Administrator: $77,000
- System Administrator: $73,000
Electronic and Electrical Engineering Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Electrical Engineer: $83,000
- Electronic Engineer: $85,000
Algorithm Design Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Lead Software Engineer: $129,000
- Lead Developer: $104,000
Perl, Python, and Ruby Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Perl Developer: $81,000
- Python Developer: $92,000
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Shell Scripting Languages Skills
Jobs in this field:
- System Engineer: $84,000
- Java Developer: $72,000
Mac, Linux, and Unix Systems
Jobs in this field:
- Linux System Administrator: $73,000
- Unix Administrator: $79,000
Java Development Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Senior Java Developer: $87,000
Business Intelligence Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Business Intelligence Analyst: $80,000
- Forecast Analyst: $60,000
Software QA and User Testing Skills
Jobs in this field:
- User Experience Engineer: $138,000
- Software Test Engineer: $82,000
Virtualization Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Network Engineer: $77,000
- Network Administration: $61,000
Automotive Services, Parts and Design Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Industrial Designer: $60,000
Economics Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Business Development Manager: $74,000
- Research Analyst: $66,000
Database Management and Software Skills
Jobs in this field:
- Database Specialist: $74,000
- Database Administrator: $77,000
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Good to know that I’m solidly employable!
Aira Bongco
It is important to note how the demand for more specific skills is growing. It is no longer enough to hire an engineer but a platform engineer. Cloud skills are also a must.