10 Most In-Demand Job Skills as per World Economic Forum
In the report it was revealed that the skills with the highest share of companies reporting growing demand include analytical and creative thinking, followed by technological literacy, curiosity and lifelong learning
Analytical thinking
Constitutes on average 9% of the core skills reported by companies
Creative thinking
Accounts for an average of 7% of the core skills reported by companies
Resilience, flexibility and agility
With an estimated average of6%, this Self-efficacy skill took up the third spot
Motivation and self-awareness
Like resilience, flexibility and agility this too logged an estimated 6% in average skill set graph
Curiosity and lifelong learning
Another self-efficacy skill, curiosity anf lifelong learning accounted for 6% in average skill set graph
Technological literacy
Companies surveyed noted that technological literacy is 5% of the skill set sought in employees
Dependability and attention
Companies also attested that dependability and attention to detail is an average skill set demanded
Empathy and active listening
Structured listening and questioning technique that allows you to develop and enhance relationships is an average core skill set reported by companies
Leadership and social influence
It's a skill you can learn as you gain more experience as a leader. A leader can use their knowledge and speaking ability to offer a new perspective.
Quality control
Quality control is an example of a skill particularly important to a limited cohort of businesses