COVID-19 has pushed everyone to go digital. In fact, LinkedIn reports that “1 in 3 of digital consumers in Southeast Asia” are new to online platforms and services, with 94% of them likely to stay on them moving forward.
This means that tech and tech-related jobs have become more in demand, and the trend won’t seem to change anytime soon. If you’re looking to go into this industry, as well as into other industries connected to digital marketing and community management, among others, here are the skills that you need to have, quoted from LinkedIn’s “Jobs on the Rise in 2021” report:
Tech
From creating new software to securing data, this highly technical category is constantly in need of specifically-skilled individuals.
Area: Data analysis
Top job titles: Web Developer, System Analyst, Mobile Application Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Frontend Developer, DevOps Consultant
Skill needed: Data analysis, data visualization, analytical skills, SQL, requirements analysis
Area: Software and technology
Top job titles: Web Developer, System Analyst, Mobile Application Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Frontend Developer, DevOps Consultant
Skills needed: JavaScript, Web Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL, HTML5
Area: Cyber security
Top job titles: Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist, Cyber Security Consultant, Information Security Specialist
Skills needed: Penetration Testing, Information Security, Security Information and Event, Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment
Area: Specialized engineering
Top job titles: Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Team Lead
Skills needed: SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Structural Engineering
Digital Marketing and Public Relations
Are social media-savvy and are great with creating content? This industry may just be for you.
Area: Digital content creation
Top job titles: Editor, Copywriter, Podcaster, Youtuber, Video Editor
Skills needed: Public Speaking, Proofreading, Video Editing, Adobe Premiere Pro, Creative Writing
Area: Digital marketing
Top job titles: Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Marketing Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Marketing Analyst
Skills needed: Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Google Analytics, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing
Area: Public relations
Top job titles: Public Relations Coordinator, Director of Public Relations, Public Relations Specialist, Public Relations Manager, Public Relations Officer
Skills needed: Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Event Management, Social Media Marketing
E-commerce
Used to adding to cart and waiting for shipping? If you have the skillset to work behind the scenes, then you may find the right career in this industry.
Area: E-commerce
Top job titles: Online Specialist, Ecommerce Coordinator
Skills needed: Online Marketing, Shopify, E-commerce, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Amazon Seller Central
Area: Business development and sales
Top job titles: Sales Specialist, Account Manager, Account Executive, Business Development Specialist
Skills needed: Negotiation, Account Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Lead Generation
Area: Customer service
Top job titles: Customer Service Executive, Customer Experience Manager, Customer Support Specialist, Contact Centre Specialist, Customer Service Team Lead
Skills needed: Contact Centers, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Customer Support, Team Leadership, Technical Support
Area: Supply chain
Top job titles: Distributor, Logistics Supervisor, Operational Specialist, Logistics Manager, Head Of Supply Chain Management
Skills needed: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Operations, Logistics Management, Inventory Management
Check out the full report on LinkedIn.
