Analytical
Many jobs require employees to be able to understand and interpret complex information. Analytical skills are important in industries ranging from business to data architecture to marketing to law to medicine. Skills related to include: Business
Anyone working in a company needs business skills to understand his or her industry. However, business skills are particularly important for executives, managers, and administrators that help a company run smoothly. See several important skills related to business:
Communication
are critical for almost any job. Employees need to be able to effectively share ideas with clients, colleagues, and employers. They need to be able to share these ideas in writing and speech. Employees also need to be good , which is an important part of communication. Other communication skills are: Technology
Many of the hard skills listed in LinkedIn’s most recent list of the skills that companies need most are related to technology. These skills are needed not only in technology companies, but also in jobs across industries. Here is a list of tech skills that are important today:
Management
Anyone in a role that requires leadership of some kind needs management skills—they're important for leaders in all industries. Employers are eager to see these management skills in job candidates:
Marketing
Marketing is a broad industry that includes advertising, market research, customer support, public relations, and more. Marketing involves explaining and promoting a company and its services to the public. Skills related to marketing include:
People Skills
Today’s workplace is more collaborative—and more challenging—than ever before. To attract recruiters and hiring managers, your LinkedIn profile will need to show key soft skills including: