The job market is constantly evolving and it’s happening even faster thanks to AI, automation and remote work. Want to make sure your workplace considers you an essential part of the operation? Then you definitely want to have some of the skills considered the most important in the Future of Jobs 2025 report from the World Economic Forum.
- Their research is based on 1,043 survey responses from global companies, which together represent over 14-million employees around the world.
- According to the report, analytical thinking is the most important job skill right now, with 69% of employers considering it a “core skill.”
- This highlights the growing demand for workers who can solve complex problems, understand data and make logical decisions. This kind of cognitive ability and critical reasoning is even more important as a result of rapid digital transformation.
- Coming in a close second is resilience, flexibility and agility, which 67% consider a “core skill.”
- Number three on the list is leadership and social influence, showing the need for people who can manage change and inspire teams.
The Most Important Job Skills in 2025
- Analytical thinking 69%
- Resilience, flexibility and agility 67%
- Leadership and social influence 61%
- Creative thinking 57%
- Motivation and self-awareness 52%
- Technological literacy 51%
- Empathy and active listening 50%
- Curiosity and lifelong learning 50%
- Talent management 47%
- Service orientation and customer service 47%
Source: Visual Capitalist