{"id":2989,"date":"2021-10-07T14:03:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T14:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/?p=2989"},"modified":"2021-10-15T12:35:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T12:35:41","slug":"top-trending-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/top-trending-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Trending Skills in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/organization\/our-insights\/beyond-hiring-how-companies-are-reskilling-to-address-talent-gaps\"><strong>2020 McKinsey survey<\/strong><\/a>, 9 in 10 executives and managers reported\nskill gaps in their organizations and expect these gaps to further expand\nthroughout the next five years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The job skills in demand are ever-changing to reflect the\nrapid shifts in the way the world works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a candidate searching for a new role, every day is a\nschool day and an opportunity to learn and adapt to shifts and trends in the\njob market. Identifying and developing the most in-demand skills can give you a\ncompetitive advantage and maximise your job search potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hard vs\nSoft Skills <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, employers are looking beyond the traditional job\ndescription checklist in search of candidates who demonstrate a balanced mix of\nhard (technical) and soft skills. Both skill types are essential and\nrepresent different aspects of your abilities, experience, and expertise. But,\nwhat\u2019s the difference between the two? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Technical skill<\/strong>s are skills that you acquire through\neducation, training, and hands-on experience. They are what make you an expert\nin your field. <\/li><li><strong>Soft skills<\/strong>, also known as interpersonal or human skills, refer to a\npersons personality traits or abilities to interact and communicate with others\neffectively. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both skill sets are\nvital in today\u2019s job market and should be highlighted on your job application\nmaterials and during interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Trending-Skills-Jobs-Graph--1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2992 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Trending-Skills-Jobs-Graph--1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Trending-Skills-Jobs-Graph--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Trending-Skills-Jobs-Graph--768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Trending-Skills-Jobs-Graph--1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Trending-Skills-Jobs-Graph-.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Top\nTrending Skills 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recently hosted an event for our members, where\nLinkedIn employee Wayne Howe discussed the top skills employers are looking for\nacross Ireland in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project\nManagement Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Project Manager\u2019s\nrole involves planning projects from conception to completion, mapping out\ntimelines, creating and managing budgets, assessing project risks &amp;\nopportunities, troubleshooting problems and challenges and communicating with\nall stakeholders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key hard skills: <\/em><\/strong>project management software, meeting\nfacilitation, financial modelling, budgeting, computer skills, scheduling and\nplanning. <\/li><li><strong><em>Key soft skills:<\/em><\/strong><strong>\n<\/strong>time management,\ncommunication, organisation, problem-solving, relationship building and leadership\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Javascript\nSkills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>JavaScript is a dynamic programming\nlanguage used for web development, web applications, game development, and\nmore. A\nJavaScript developer is responsible for completing the design of applications\nand software using Java programming language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key\nhard skills: <\/em><\/strong>functional\nprogramming, budgeting, forecasting, planning, coding, industry savvy, HTML\n&amp; CSS frameworks, JQuery, version control, <strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Key\nsoft skills:&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong>communication, focus, detail-orientated,\ncritical thinking, willingness to learn, teamwork, adaptability &amp;\nproblem-solving.<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Account\nManagement Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An Account Manager is responsible for driving\ncollaboration with customers. In some cases, they are also responsible for\nidentifying new potential customers and bringing them on board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key\nhard skills: <\/em><\/strong>CRM\nsoftware fluency, negotiation, conflict resolution, research, data analytics,\ncommercial awareness, presentation and project management. <strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Key soft skills: <\/em><\/strong>communication, strategic thinking,\nproblem-solving, leadership,collaboration, relationship\nbuilding, <strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sales\nManagement Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Sales Manager is the person in charge of leading a sales\nteam within an organization. While their duties can vary, for the most part,\nsales managers manage and mentor the sales team, assign sales territories,\nestablish sales goals and quotas and create sales plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key\nhard skills: <\/em><\/strong>forecasting,\ncustomer relationship management, social selling, reporting, research, computer\nand CRM software fluency, sales and marketing knowledge, negotiation, conflict\nresolution, planning, budgeting and analytics.<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Key\nsoft skills: <\/em><\/strong>leadership,\nactive listening, communication, relationship building, problem-solving,\norganisation and resilience. <strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business\nAnalysis Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Analysts drive a business to success through\nvarious initiatives like improving processes, improving products and services, etc.\nThey are the people who straddle the IT and the business operations of a\ncompany, bridging gaps and improving efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key hard skills: <\/em><\/strong>computer and software fluency, data\nanalysis, MS Office, SQL, Python, R and markup language.<\/li><li><strong><em>Key\nsoft skills: <\/em><\/strong>active\nlistening, communication, time management, conflict resolution, negotiation,\nproblem-solving, decision making and strategic thinking. <strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Culinary\nSkills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From restaurant chefs and\nkitchen porters to event caterers and bakers, the variety of unique roles and\nopportunities in the culinary industry are vast. Especially as restaurants\n&amp; cafes across Ireland experiencing widespread staff shortages as a result\nof the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key\nhard skills: <\/em><\/strong>knife\nskills, food preparation, health &amp; safety, kitchen hygiene, safe food\nhandling, flavour profiling, tasting, recipe creation, cooking\/baking\ntechniques &amp; ingredient selection.<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Key\nsoft skills: <\/em><\/strong>communication,\ntime management, detail-orientated, passion, teamwork, multitasking,\ncreativity, resilience, efficiency.<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customer\nRelationship Management (CRM) Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Client relationship management is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that\ntheir needs are met, they are satisfied with the company\u2019s services products,\nand any challenges are overcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key hard skills: <\/em><\/strong>analytics, CRM software fluency,\nresearch, reporting, commercial awareness, SaaS, quality assurance, project\nmanagement, sales and marketing processes.<\/li><li><strong><em>Key soft skills: <\/em><\/strong>active listening, relationship building,\npeople skills, emotional intelligence, empathy, time management, communication,\nproblem-solving.<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data\nAnalysis Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Analysts are responsible for analyzing data as it\ncomes in to help an organization achieve a goal. Analysts process large\nquantities of data and put it in terms that a business can understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Key\nhard skills: <\/em><\/strong>mathematics,\ncomputer science, coding, research, Python, SQL, technical writing, programming\nlanguages, data presentation, project management, data mining and data\nmodelling.<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Key\nsoft skills: <\/em><\/strong>communication,\ncritical thinking, problem-solving, detail-orientated and teamwork.<strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking to develop or up level your existing skillset or learn something new? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/newest-jobs\/user-register\/\"><strong>Register with us today<\/strong><\/a><strong> and browse our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/search-course\/courses\/\"><strong>comprehensive course directory<\/strong><\/a><strong> of part-time, full-time and online opportunities available across Ireland. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get you started we have selected some of our favourite colleges who have courses in the above skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/find-a-course-rev-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2995 lazyload\" width=\"368\" height=\"368\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/find-a-course-rev-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/find-a-course-rev-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/find-a-course-rev-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/find-a-course-rev-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/find-a-course-rev-3.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 368px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 368\/368;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Management<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/search-course\/view-course\/284\/\">CCT College<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/search-course\/view-course\/472\/\">The Open College<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/search-course\/view-course\/528\/\">Irish Times Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Javascript Skills<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/search-course\/view-course\/132\/\">CCT College<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/btwc.onodev.com\/careerhub\/search-course\/view-course\/503\/\">Letterkenny IT<\/a>,  <a 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