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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
analysis
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include:
Analytical reasoning
Consulting
Critical thinking
Data analysis
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Problem solving
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Research

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:
Administrative
Business analysis
Business development
Business intelligence
Business management
Business storytelling
Economics

Communication

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Communication skills
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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
listeners
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, which is an important part of communication. Other communication skills are:
Editing
Newsletters
Nonverbal communication
Persuasion
Presentation
Writing
Active listening

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:
Blockchain
Cloud computing
Artificial intelligence
UX design
Business analysis
Scientific computing4

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:
Coaching
Delegating tasks
Leadership
Negotiation
Project management
Relationship management
Strategic Planning

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:
Affiliate marketing
Channel marketing
Content marketing
Content strategy
Digital media
Digital marketing
Market research
Media planning
Online marketing
Public relations
Social media
Sales

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:
Adaptability
Collaboration
Creativity
Persuasion
Time management
Leadership
Initiative taking5

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