Top Tech skills to have in 2022
A widespread digital transformation across industries is well underway and it will be increasingly important for businesses to be tech focused in order to scale and increase revenues. According to the World Economic Forum’s report on the future of jobs, 50% of employees will need to upskill by 2025 as the adoption of technology increases. As new technologies emerge, tech workers will be pushed to gain in-demand skills and it will be a process of unlearning, learning and relearning to adapt to the future of the Tech market.
There are several Tech skills that will be popular in 2022 and workers would be well-positioned to gain these skills if they want to stay in demand in the evolving market.
Cybercrimes are on the rise globally and companies need professionals with IT skills that can prevent cyber attacks in the form of hacking, phishing, ransomware or viruses. As companies are faced with the increasing volume, intensity and creativity of cyberattacks, they are also experiencing a skill and talent shortage in terms of cybersecurity professionals to protect their networks and technological and digital assets. According to an ISC2 report, in order to fill the talent and skill shortage in cybersecurity, 3.12 million professionals are needed globally. This shortage has created a market that has a very high demand for cybersecurity skills and has set the stage for higher incentives to professionals who build and advance skills in this area.
Skills in Cloud technologies are in very high demand and cloud-based certifications are associated with some of the highest salaries in the IT industry. Cloud computing is in high demand because it requires an intersection of various IT skills. Cloud technologies have been essential for economic recovery during the pandemic and have opened doors for technologies including AI/ML, IoT and blockchain. There are some top players in this field such as - AWS, Azure, Google cloud, Oracle cloud and IBM cloud and they all provide channels to leverage different technologies to increase revenues. According to Technojobs, from 2016-2019, cloud engineers saw a growth of over 100%. As cloud computing becomes more popular each day, skills in this field are set to pay very well.
Data will always be important to organisations as it helps them make evidence-informed decisions that are based on facts and trends. IDC estimates that by 2025, the world will produce 163 zettabytes of data which is 10 times more than the data in 2016. Organisations will constantly need data analysts and data scientists to help them store, process and analyse data to make informed decisions and predict future changes. According to Linkedin, the data scientist profile has grown by 34% each year over the past 4 years and based on a report by Future Of Jobs, Data science is going to be one of the most in-demand skills to have in 2022!
Market forecasts are predicting that the AI/NLP market will grow from 35% to 50% in the next few years; a boom in this space is in the charts and if professionals develop competencies in this space, they will be in high demand and their AI roles will not become outdated anytime soon. AI is being used to identify trends and patterns that humans cannot find easily, it can be used to improve endpoint security and safeguard the data and devices connected to the corporate network. As organisations are increasingly using big data to make data-driven decisions, AI and machine learning skills will continue to be in high demand.
While it's important to talk about skills that are important in the present tech market, it is worthwhile discussing elements that are not as important to companies anymore. Single technology expertise is no longer sufficient. Leadership is developing businesses based on a confluence of digital technologies and polytech capabilities. While traditionally, STEM degrees have been important for a career in tech, the focus has shifted from degrees to personal skills - hiring managers are more interested in the skills professionals can bring to the table rather than their degree qualifications. Similarly, while traditionally, tech talent has been expected to have hard skills alone, it is not the case anymore. Professionals are expected to have strong soft skills such as - communication, leadership, and management skills.
Savant is informed by industry experience and market research and we understand the evolving needs of the market. Our knowledge and expertise in the tech industry is reflected in our understanding of existing and upcoming job roles and the skills necessary to perform with the highest efficiency in those roles. We are constantly preparing for an ever-changing technology market and we are here to support professionals in the industry both in terms of candidates looking to advance their IT career and clients looking to hire top IT talent. For a free consultation, reach out to us at - technology@savantrecruitment.com
