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 of 6%, 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