'Soft skills are hot skills': Forget coding or marketing, LinkedIn highlights must-have skills to get a job quickly

LinkedIn data reveals that by 2030, 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change.
For organizations, navigating this transformation means embracing skills-based hiring practices to build a workforce equipped for the future — which could expand global talent pools by 6.1x globally. For professionals, it’s about staying ahead of the curve, whether that’s learning new, in-demand skills or deepening existing areas of expertise. And many are already taking action: a quarter of professionals say they plan to focus on learning new skills this year.

1. AI Literacy
Why it’s on the rise: As AI rapidly transforms industries, companies are increasingly looking for professionals with the ability to understand and utilize tools harnessing that technology for business purposes.
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Chief Executive Officer Most common industries: Technology and Internet, Higher Education, IT Services and IT Consulting

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2. Conflict Mitigation
Why it’s on the rise: Whether it’s the push and pull of return-to-office policies or managing intergenerational teams, navigating workplace conflicts is critical to fostering collaboration and leading agile teams.
Most common job titles: Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant, Project Manager
Most common industries: Technology and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Higher Education

3. Adaptability
Why it’s on the rise: With the rapid pace of change in the workplace — from economic shifts to technological advancements — continuous learning and resilience are key to staying ahead of the curve.
Most common job titles: Teacher, Administrative Assistant, Project Manager
Most common industries: Higher Education,