USDownstream OilForklift Operation MaintenanceMedical-SurgicalMergers

NETHERLANDSAdministrative WorkCommunity OutreachCrisis InterventionPatient SafetyTelephone Skills

MEXICOArchitectureAdult EducationNonprofitsProject Estimation Time Management

ARGENTINAArchitectureCommunity OutreachNonProfitsOffice ManagementTime Management

BRAZILInvoicingNonprofitsOffice ManagementTime ManagementWest law

JAPANBudgetsCustomer ServiceNonprofitsPublic SpeakingTeamworkINDIA

ChefElectrical TroubleshootingFoodStudent AffairTime Management

ITALYArchitectureBasic Life SupportCertificationElectronic Medical Record Certification Retail SalesNursing

FRANCECommunity OutreachCourtsNonprofitsPublic SpeakingTime Management

GERMANYAdministrative AssistantBudgetsEvents OrganizationOffice AdministrationPublic Speaking

CANADADirect Patient Care MaintenanceSmart ServeCertificationTelephone SkillsVital Signs

RUSSIACommunity OutreachContractorCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementPublic Speaking

TURKEYArchitectureCustomer ServiceHealth ManagementNonprofitsPublic Speaking

CHINABudgetsCustomer ServiceFootwearJewelryPublic Speaking

UKAdministrative AssistantMaintenanceMergersMoney ManagementMortgage Banking

AUSTRALIAAcute CareCashieringEnglishFoodMaintenance

In today’s era of technology, it’s easy to assume that technical skills are the most popular and sought after areas of expertise. However, LinkedIn’s recent analysis of the top skills being added to members’ profiles today versus a year ago, shows that here has actually been substantial growth in non-IT skills. Skills relating to health care, administration, hospitality, retail, and education, in particular, are all seeing positive trends.

Below is a list of skills that have increased the most in popularity ranking overall.

RISING STARS

SKILLS ON THE RISE

2 Cash Register

4 Statistical Data Analysis

8 Electrocardiography

7 Appointment Scheduling

9 Laboratory Skills

1 Direct Patient Care

3 Node.js

Some new trends have emerged from the 1,000+ new standardized skills recently added.

No matter your industry, make sure you are putting your best professional foot forward and showcasing your skills on your

LinkedIn profile

Members are no longer just listing their professional expertise, but also adding their skills with the latest and greatest gadgets:

In the past year, LinkedIn members have added more than 380 million skills to their profiles

Members who have skills on their profiles receive an average of 13x more profile views than those who don’t

The fastest growing non-IT skills include:

A LOOK ACROSS THE GLOBE

NEW SKILLS ON THE BLOCK

Google Glass

CPR Instruction Zumba Instruction Barista

Xbox One

Raspberry Pi

GoPro

YOY GROWTH

122%

111%

59%

60% 24% 8%

37%

10 Food Preparation

6 Events Organization

of these top 10 skills are non-IT

of these top 10 skills are healthcare related

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5 Intravenous Therapy

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A spotlight of the five non-IT skills that have grown the most in each country.