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Professional network LinkedIn, in its latest Skills on the Rise 2025 list, spotlights 15 skills that professionals should invest in to stay ahead at work in the competitive job market in 2025. The top 5 fastest growing skills that companies in India are hiring for include creativity and innovation (#1), code review (#2), problem-solving (#3), pre-screening (#4), and strategic thinking (#5), says the report.
With 64% of the skills used in most jobs projected to change by 2030 in India, LinkedIn research shows that 25% of professionals worry about not having the skills needed for the future, 60% are open to switching industries, and 39% plan to learn new skills. On the other hand, 69% of recruiters in India report a skills mismatch between the skills professionals have and the skills companies need.
Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and India Senior Managing Editor says, “India Inc. is experiencing a fundamental skills reset. As AI changes the way we work, soft skills like creativity, problem-solving, and strategic thinking are no longer ‘nice to have’; they’re business-critical. At the same time, AI literacy is becoming a baseline expectation across all job functions. Employers are also doubling down on customer engagement and stakeholder management, making business acumen more valuable than ever. This year’s Skills on the Rise list is a must-have resource for professionals to identify and learn the skills that companies are hiring for in 2025.”
As AI automates tasks, the skills that set professionals apart are becoming deeply human. “Creativity and innovation (#1), problem-solving (#3) and strategic thinking (#5) are seeing increased demand, not just in traditionally creative fields like arts & design and marketing, but also in business development and education. Similarly, communication is now essential beyond people-centric roles like sales and HR, extending into IT, consulting, and finance,” the report adds.