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Learn about the most valued skills in 2025 and how to develop them
Learn about the most valued skills in 2025
and how to develop them
As professionals, we must constantly seek to improve and work on those soft skills that will distinguish us from the common denominator, above all, because in the face of so many advances in technology, it is in expertise and personality strengths that humans will be able to provide added value.
In a new LinkedIn report, The Future of Recruiting, which surveyed nearly 3,000 global talent professionals about the recruiting skills that would be most important by 2025, three key skill sets emerged for the future:
1. Communication
“Communication skills are on the rise: Between 2015 and 2019, the number of recruiters who listed them as an experience on their LinkedIn profile increased by 202%. Even so, only 8% currently list this skill, so there is a lot of room for improvement,” the study states.
Communication skills are vital in any interaction, even those that are carried out through email, being a good communicator is crucial to maintaining a balanced work team, having leadership skills, being able to delegate, and achieving the objectives that are set. In addition, this skill is related to the ability to negotiate, vital in achieving objectives.
2. Data analysis.
In the study conducted by LinkedIn, it was evidenced that 47% of recruiting professionals think that hiring a talent analysis specialist would be impactful in the future.
On the one hand, data analysis skills allow you to make smarter decisions based on results, helping you identify market trends, make scenario predictions, and guide business goals. It can also help improve team performance and set more realistic goals.
About 2.5% of recruiting professionals list data analytics skills on their LinkedIn profiles, and this skill has grown 111% since 2015.
3. Troubleshooting.
The ability to solve problems is even a kind of blessing since it allows you to improve both work and personal situations. A profile with Problem-Solving, not only has the ability to recognize patterns or data but also knows what to do with this information, the latter being a differentiating ability in a profile with decision-making. A person with this ability will be able to get to the bottom of problems and find creative solutions.
While problem-solving skills have increased by 111% among recruiting professionals since 2015, only 2% list these skills in their profile.
The skills listed above will be, according to Human Resources experts, essential to maintain an appealing profile in the market, whether working in a corporation, NGO, or even in your own business as an entrepreneur. Do not wait to start working on and developing them. In the list below you will find a series of articles related to the subject:
Performance-based admissions open the door to a master’s in electrical engineering.
Allen Xu enrolled in the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) on Coursera when it was first announced in May of 2019. He started this learning journey by taking the non-credit version of Professor Won Park’s Semiconductor Device course. We asked Allen a series of questions about his experience with the program, and hearing his answers can help you see what you can do with performance-based admissions.
What do you think of performance-based admission?
Performance-based admission gives someone like me, who had the right work experience and motivation, but didn’t study electrical engineering at the undergraduate level—the opportunity to get a master’s degree in the subject.
What was your relevant experience before you enrolled?
My background is in mechanical engineering with experience in III-IV compound semiconductor manufacturing. I worked mostly with electrical engineers on process development and integration.. I gained the necessary knowledge through hands-on work experience, on-the-job training, as well as studying by myself. At some point, I realized my knowledge was fragmented and needed structuring. Taking graduate-level courses and studying for exams was the best way for me to consolidate and validate my understanding.
What attracted you to the program?
The course content provides the structured learning I needed. I really like the professors and course facilitators, as well as the highly flexible schedule that I can tailor to my own timeline and goal.
How does the program fit your life?
When I started, I was a part-time student. I studied about eight to twelve hours per week with a full-time job. After I figured out how much time I needed to study and finish the degree. I realized there was an opportunity for me to level up my career. So I planned out my schedule, I stopped working full time for about seven months and focused on completing the degree and finishing the courses.
What are your favorite parts of the program?
My favorite course is Active Optical Devices, for which I’m currently serving as a course facilitator. The course is one of the reasons I decided to pursue the degree on a full-time basis.
What have you done with your MS-EE degree?
With my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, I learned that a master’s degree in electrical engineering makes me stand out in a pile of resumes. I believe it opened career doors. I got an internship before graduating, and three months later, I got hired for a full-time position.
What do you recommend to other learners like you?
If someone is already considering a few courses, a graduate certificate, or a master’s degree in electrical engineering, I recommend they try the courses they are interested in to see how much time they take and if they fit their schedule. The learner could take non-credit versions of courses first and take the exams for those courses when they enroll later.
If you’re like Allen and you’re interested in using performance-based admissions to pursue a master’s in electrical engineering, check out the MS-EE from CU Boulder on Coursera today!
Choosing an MSA After Starting With Open Courses
Meet Flavia Jones. She’s a student in the Master’s of Accounting (iMSA) program from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Flavia works at the AT&T headquarters in Dallas, Texas. She discovered Coursera through AT&T University, which encourages employees to develop skills and advance their career with online courses.
Flavia got started on Coursera by taking massive open online courses (MOOCs), and she’s continued to learn through her master’s program from Gies. This is her story.
Starting With Open Courses
Flavia already had her associate’s and bachelor’s in accounting, but she wanted to refresh her accounting knowledge and learn more about data analytics for accounting. Through AT&T University, Flavia soon found an introductory Coursera Specialization with open courses taught by Professor Ron Guymon. She liked the courses and noticed Professor Guymon was teaching from UIUC. Moving forward, she always kept UIUC in mind for when she would eventually pursue her master’s.
Choosing the iMSA from Gies
As Flavia was searching for a master’s program later on, she was seeking a hybrid learning experience that included both live sessions and asynchronous work. She was determined to find a highly ranked school for accounting that offered an affordable program and an engaging experience.
Remembering UIUC, Flavia saw that the iMSA from Gies had weekly live sessions and lower tuition than competitors. With other programs, Flavia would’ve had to take the GMAT exam before applying and attend some classes in person. With the iMSA from Gies, she qualified for a fully online program based on her references and professional experience.
Doing More With MOOCs
Flavia now encourages colleagues who are interested in data analytics for accounting to enroll in a Coursera Specialization with open courses. She says you can get a glimpse of the subject matter and a sense of managing your study time through MOOCs. She also says you can be sure you’re learning from experts who are teaching up-to-date curriculum when you’re on Coursera.
Flavia has even enrolled in additional MOOCs recommended to her by other students, and she’s become a board member of a student organization called the iDegrees Graduate Business Association. Through this organization, she’s able to work with other Gies students on new ideas for MOOCs.
Are you on a path similar to Flavia’s?
Flavia’s story is a powerful example of how individual courses can help you prepare for a degree program. If you’ve been inspired by Flavia, you can check out the iMSA here and explore MOOCs from UIUC here.
