Are there
specific computer skills that are in demand right now? According to Computerworld
and Technojobs,
some of the top 10 computer skills in demand since 2010 that need to be learned
for top job hiring are very much still in demand this 2016. Programming,
application development, business intelligence/analytics, database
administration, cloud computing, front end development, and networking
infrastructure have been pretty much in the in-demand skills radar up to now,
while a new player, IT architecture, is making its debut as an in-demand
computer skill for 2016.
However, for
2016 alone, based on present technology and trends, these are the computer
skills that are highly in demand and have high probabilities of getting hired
faster.
Mobile
App Development
The biggest tech
news in the handheld market is usually the announcement of the next smartphone
or tablet. With these gadgets becoming more advanced and continually
revolutionizing the way we communicate and work, there will always be a demand
for mobile developers to create new and exciting mobile apps for iOS and
Android. The present app market shows no sign of slowing down. Programming
languages for mobile such as C++ and Java still continue to be used for mobile
development, as well as Apple Swift, for Apple iOS and watchOS that prove to be
valuable skills in developing new and ground-breaking apps. Another one to look
out for is Hybrid App Development, which is the cross between web and native
technology. 50% of mobile apps could be hybrid by 2016 making it the new
standard.
Digital
Marketing and Social Media
Not all skills
need to be technical as many businesses have become dedicated to improving
their digital marketing and social media presence online. The popularity of
platforms like Facebook, Twitter or company blogs always require user
engagement and unique content to keep users interested and up to date with
company and PR related news. This means developing engaging content that informs
existing customers and gains a new audience through shared content and search
engine performance. Individuals skilled in SEO, PPC, and graphic arts are very
high in demand due to the importance of search rankings, content marketing, and
graphical adverts.
Cyber
Security
With the recent rash of cyber-attacks and system
databases becoming compromised from cyber criminals, it’s become apparent that
the security
and protection of sensitive data is an absolute priority for businesses.
Because of this businesses have found it very urgent to hire individuals with
cyber security skills to help protect their data, customers, and reputation.
Businesses require analysts, consultants and engineers to ensure they have a
well secure system that is difficult to breach or compromise. According to a
study by Technojobs, there has been a shortage of individuals with computer security
skills all over the world.
