Identify in-demand skills with market intelligence
Introduction
Training graduates for yesterday’s jobs hurts their employability. Without market intelligence, your curricula may miss critical skills employers need. A LinkedIn report shows 80% of employers prioritise skills like data analysis and communication, yet many providers struggle to keep up.
Bridging the skills gap starts with understanding what the market demands—and adapting fast. Market intelligence transforms this, ensuring your training stays relevant. This post explores how to identify in-demand skills, why it’s essential, and how Spacewalk’s talent platform for educators provides real-time insights, helping you prepare graduates for success.
Why In-Demand Skills Matter
Relevant skills drive employability:
- Employer Demand: Companies seek specific technical and soft skills.
- Graduate Success: Relevant training leads to faster placements.
- Program Credibility: Aligned curricula attract learners and employers.
Outdated training reduces placement rates, harming your reputation. Market intelligence keeps you ahead.
Tools for Identifying Skills
Use these methods to pinpoint in-demand skills:
- Job Board Analysis: Review listings for recurring skills.
- Employer Surveys: Gather direct feedback from industry partners.
- Industry Reports: Leverage data from sources like LinkedIn.
- Spacewalk’s Insights: Provides real-time job market data.
Providers using Spacewalk are able to see all the technical and soft skills required for each role, by employer and/or by city.
Spacewalk’s Market Intelligence
Spacewalk’s platform delivers actionable insights:
- Real-Time Data: Tracks skills in current job listings.
- Sector-Specific: Focuses on tech, digital, and other fields.
- Integration: Feeds insights into curriculum planning.
- AI Support: Highlights emerging skill trends.
This ensures your training aligns with employer needs, boosting graduate outcomes.
Applying Market Insights
To update your curriculum:
- Collect Data: Use Spacewalk’s insights and external reports.
- Identify Gaps: Compare current training to market needs.
- Revise Programs: Add relevant skills like coding or teamwork.
- Test and Refine: Monitor placement rates to ensure success.
A skills academy using Spacewalk identified that employers in a regional city had a high demand for particular skills and adapted their training program to fit this market need.
TLDR
Outdated curricula limit your graduates’ job prospects. Market intelligence identifies in-demand skills, ensuring your training is relevant. Spacewalk’s platform provides real-time data, making alignment easy. This means you can boost placement rates and program credibility.
Ready to align your training? Visit Spacewalk to book a demo to explore our platform or get started today with a free 7-day trial.
FAQs
What are in-demand skills?
Skills employers currently prioritise, like data analysis or communication.
How can we access market intelligence?
Through Spacewalk’s platform and industry reports.
Does Spacewalk provide job market data?
Yes, it offers real-time skill insights.
How often should we update curricula?
At least annually, guided by market trends.
What skills are trending now?
Tech skills like AI and soft skills like adaptability, communication and presentation skills.
