LinkedIn (LNKD) recently released their annual breakdown of most common skills! This can give us an idea of who is getting hired and what makes them stand out.
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Linkedin recently released their annual breakdown of most common skills! This can give us an idea of who is getting hired and what makes them stand out.
For Canada, the top 15:
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Statistics Analysis and Data Mining
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Storage Systems and Management
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Middleware and Integration Software
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Network and Information Security
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C/C++
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Mac/Linux/Unix systems
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Computer graphics and animations
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Business Intelligence
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SAP ERP Systems
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Perl/Python/Ruby
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Digital and Online Marketing
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Java Development
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Mobile Development
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Data Presentation
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Web Architecture and Development Framework
The top Canadian skills do not differ very much from the entire LinkedIn network. It appears that Canadians are quite STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) savvy, as they make up most of the list.
It is interesting to see how over the last 10 years the rise of internet related skills has increased, from Perl to Social Media Marketing.
Using this data with Canadian Business’s top 100 jobs of 2014 is good way to scope out the current demand in the Canadian work force, and how to prepare ones personal education to adapt the changing industries.
It is important to note that this data, while highly useful, has several variances that must be accounted for – it will vary based on professional, social, and regional culture, as well as overall site availability and accessibility.
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