Truelancer predicts most In-demand Skills for 2016
What are the skills that businesses are searching online in 2016? Truelancer’s growing community brings nearly 3,000 different skills from talented professionals around the world. Startups, small and midsize businesses, and enterprises alike are realizing they can outsmart the talent crunch and find the specific skills they need, when they need them, by tapping into the vast network of freelancers available online.
From development work and quality assurance testing, to graphic design and video production, to translation and content marketing—businesses post three million jobs on our site each year, and freelancers are hired from more than 120 countries through our platform.
As you look back on the year and plan ahead for success in 2016, it’s important to understand the skills that will be the most popular on the platform this year. These valuable insights show where demand is and can serve as great indicators of where you should consider refreshing your skill set to stay competitive in the New Year.
Here are the 20 skills which will be in demand in 2016 :
- PHP Development
- Graphic Design
- Data Entry
- Content Writing
- Internet Research
- Javascript Development
- Web Design
- HTML5 Development
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Virtual Assistant
- Lead Generation
- MySQL Administration
- Android App Development
- jQuery Development
- iOS App Development
- Email Marketing
- Customer Service
- Illustration