LinkedIn co-founder Allen Blue told FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo at the World Economic Forum in Davos that closing the gap will not only take endorsing hard tech skills, but also soft skills like creativity and communication.
Soft Skills In Demand for 2020
* Creativity
* Persuasion
* Collaboration
* Adaptability
* Emotional Intelligence
Hard Skills in Demand for 2020
* Blockchain, Cloud Computing
* Analytical Reasoning, AI
* UX Design, Business Analysis
* Affiliated Marketing, Sales
* Scientific Computing, Video Production
LinkedIn has a current network of 660 million users who are not all “white-collar professionals.” However, all users share the same needs, according to Blue.
“They need to find a job, they need to be able to do their work well, they need to be able to make good decisions about their career," he said. "LinkedIn is great for all."
Source: LinkedIn founder: Top skills employers want in new hires
22 Jan 2020, 3:10 pm
