Skills like software development can be learned online, allowing people to train from home for new digital based careersAround the world, 2020 has emerged as one of the most challenging years in many of our lifetimes.
In six months, the world has endured multiple challenges, including a pandemic that has spurred a global economic crisis. As societies reopen, it’s apparent that the economy in July will not be what it was in January.
Increasingly, one of the key steps needed to foster a safe and successful economic recovery is expanded access to the digital skills needed to fill new jobs.
One of the keys to a genuinely inclusive recovery are programs to provide easier access to digital skills for people hardest hit by job losses, including those with lower incomes, women, and underrepresented minorities.
Below are some of the top jobs that have the most openings*, have had steady growth over the past four years, pay a living wage, and require skills that can be learned online.
Software developer
Top in-demand skills: Programming, storage, networking, security, and deployment; HTML, CSS, SQL, Javascript, Python
Sales & marketing
Top in-demand skills: Negotiation, CRM, new business development, B2B, storytelling, social media
Project manager
Top in-demand skills: Program management, process improvement, project performance
IT administrator
Top in-demand skills: Manage systems, subscriptions, configuration, and identity; Windows Server, Active Directory
Customer service specialist
Top in-demand skills: Customer satisfaction & experience, data entry, CRM, admin analysis
IT support and help desk
Top in-demand skills: Troubleshooting, deployment, security, computer hardware, servers
Data analyst
Top in-demand skills: Data analysis, analytics, visualisation; Microsoft Excel, SQL, BI, Tableau
Financial analyst
Top in-demand skills: Financial analysis, risk management, accounting, analytical skills, data analysis
Graphic designer
Top in-demand skills: Design systems, layout, colour; Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
* Number of job openings posted globally in 2020