Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The top 10 skills that will get you hired - Marguerite Ward, CNBC

LinkedIn's new list of top skills for 2017 confirms what experts have been saying for years. Tech skills are more important than ever, as digital advancements have radically transformed the working world. "While some skills expire every couple of years, our data strongly suggests that tech skills will still be needed for years to come in every industry," LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher said in the report. The world's largest professional social network analyzed hiring and recruiting activity on its platform between Jan. 1 and Sept. 1. Analysts then identified the skills that belonged to members who were more likely to start new jobs and receive interest from recruiters. Linked below are the 10 most in-demand skills. http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/20/the-top-10-skills-that-will-get-you-hired.html