Fast-growing skills driving hiring decisions

LinkedIn has recently posted a Skills on the Rise report showcasing the fastest-growing skills in the US. These skills can help you differentiate yourself among candidates.

Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn news editor at large for jobs and career development, says, “Skills are increasingly becoming the driving force behind hiring decisions,” adding that “50% of hirers on LinkedIn are explicitly using skills data to fill their roles.”

LinkedIn’s top 10 skills on the rise are:

  • AI literacy

  • Conflict mitigation

  • Adaptability

  • Process optimization

  • Innovative thinking

  • Public speaking

  • Solution-based selling

  • Customer engagement and support

  • Stakeholder management

  • Large Language Model (LLM) development and application

To ensure employers know you have these skills, make sure to give examples on your resume as well as your LinkedIn profile.

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