Creativity and Innovation, Problem Solving Ranked Among India's Top 5 Hiring Skills: Report

Synopsis

A new report reveals that the top five rapidly growing skills in India include creativity and innovation, code review, problem solving, pre-screening, and strategic thinking, highlighting a significant skills transformation in the workforce.

Key Takeaways

64% of skills in jobs expected to change by 2030.
25% of professionals fear inadequate future skills.
69% of recruiters see a skills mismatch.
Demand for creativity and strategic thinking is rising in various sectors.
Customer engagement is critical for business success.

New Delhi, March 19 (NationPress) India Inc. is undergoing a significant skills transformation, with the five most sought-after skills by employers being creativity and innovation, code review, problem solving, pre-screening, and strategic thinking, according to a recent report released on Wednesday.

With 64 percent of the skills relevant to most jobs expected to evolve by 2030 in India, research from LinkedIn indicates that 25 percent of professionals are concerned about lacking the necessary skills for the future. Additionally, 60 percent are open to transitioning to different industries, and 39 percent plan to acquire new skills.

Conversely, 69 percent of recruiters in India report a disconnect between the skills that professionals possess and the skills that companies actually require.

As AI continues to automate various tasks, the abilities that distinguish professionals are becoming increasingly human-centric.

Creativity and innovation, problem solving, and strategic thinking are witnessing a surge in demand, not only in traditionally creative sectors such as arts, design, and marketing but also in business development and education.

Furthermore, communication skills have become vital beyond roles that are inherently people-focused like sales and HR, now extending into IT, consulting, and finance, as noted in the report.

The capability to collaborate with AI has become a staple in the modern work environment. With 95 percent of C-Suite leaders in India prioritizing AI skills over conventional experience, competencies in Large Language Models, AI literacy, and prompt engineering are emerging as critical differentiators for job candidates.

While these skills have historically been linked to IT, their increasing significance in education and marketing underscores the growing importance of AI and technological fluency across all job functions, as highlighted in the report.

As companies intensify their focus on growth, fostering strong customer relationships continues to be a top priority.

Customer engagement is becoming an essential skill, with rising attention to customer satisfaction across sales, business development, and marketing sectors.

Professionals who can assist businesses in cultivating lasting customer relationships and loyalty will have a competitive edge, according to the report.