Written by Nicole Fornacon, Oracle University Marketing Director, EMEA/APAC
New year, new you, new job?
2017
is here, and if your New Year’s resolution includes a career shift, a promotion
or even landing your first job, then it's crucial to be aware of the skills employers
seek.
To identify the hottest skills employers are looking for, LinkedIn analyzed its 2016 site activity.
According to LinkedIn’s career expert, Catherine Fisher, now
is a great time for professionals to acquire the skills they need to be more
marketable.
View the most in-demand skills around the globe according to LinkedIn, coupled with Oracle University's offerings:
Cloud
and Distributed Computing: Oracle Cloud Applications - Applications,
Platform, Infrastructure, Hybrid
Statistical Analysis and Data Mining: Oracle
Advanced Analytics, Oracle Big Data
Web
Architecture and Development Framework: Oracle WebCenter
Middleware
and Integration Software: Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle Data
Integration
User Interface Design: Oracle Alta
UI, Oracle Experience Management
Network and Information Security:
Oracle Security Solutions – Database Security, Identity Management, Enterprise
Management, Cloud Security Systems
Mobile Development: Oracle Cloud
Mobile, Oracle Mobile Platform
SEO/SEM Marketing: Oracle Marketing
Cloud
Storage Systems and Management:
Oracle Storage Cloud Archive Solution
On the same note, Computerworld's
Tech Forecast
2017 survey aims to determine IT priorities for 2017 in areas like spending, staffing and technology.
29% of respondents who said they plan to increase headcount in the next 12 months said the following are the most in-demand tech skills:
Programming/application development
Help desk/tech support
Security/compliance/governance
Cloud/SaaS
Web development
Database administration
Project management
Big data
Mobile applications and device management
Developers and programmers
continue to be leading players in the IT world, with hiring managers report programming and application development as the top skills they'll seek in 2017.
As the Internet is the vehicle organizations use to
connect employees, clients, partners and customers, it's not surprising that web development jobs remain a staple role within IT teams.
Talented web
developers continue to be in demand as companies add social and mobile
platforms to their portfolios.
Employers expect top database analysts to have a range of skills. Recruiters say proficiency in data modeling and database
design rank highly, along with the ability to ensure database performance and data
integrity.
According to Computerworld’s
survey, companies want big data pros who can build out current data
sets and have experience with specific technologies like Oracle and Hadoop.
Companies are also looking for engineers and architects who know big-data-oriented
computer languages, such as Scala.
And they want people with experience in
specific industries, as industry experience helps big data professionals
derive insights and value from the fire hose of data.
If you're an IT professional and you already have these skills, that's great news! Your services are in demand.
In today's fast-changing global IT environment, your most important investment is in yourself. Job experience, coupled with a well-respected Oracle Certification that validates your skill and proficiency, sets you on a path to a better and more rewarding career.
Develop the Hottest Skills - Take Oracle University Training
If you want to pursue a career in
the tech industry, Oracle University is an outstanding vehicle to get you there.
Cloud computing and big data analytics will
constitute a significant driver of employment growth. Individuals who can
process, analyze, visualize and present data will continue to be in demand.
If you're passionate about databases and want to develop in demand skills, educational
programs through Oracle University will help you elevate your skills.
While some skills lose their relevance every couple of years, LinkedIn and Computerworld’s data strongly suggests that tech skills will remain in demand for years to come, in every industry.
Use Oracle technology to secure your future. The IT industry is looking for well trained professionals, and with the right training and certification, IT companies will be looking for you.
Check out the
most popular Oracle Certifications and choose the one that will become a solid base of a
successful career in IT.
Additional source: World
Economic Forum