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REVEALED | Top 10 most in-demand COVID-19 job skills

Top 10 most in-demand COVID-19 job skills

Communication, business management and problem-solving were identified as some of the most sought-after skills during the pandemic, new data from LinkedIn has found.

According to the professional networking platform, data science, leadership and employee learning and development were also highlighted as some of the most in-demand skills during July 2020, based on the skills required in job postings.

This news comes after research from LinkedIn analysed the roles most in-demand by UK employers today as organisations continue to adapt to working amid the pandemic.

Many of the roles, including personal shopper, customer service assistant and retail assistant, require strong communication and problem-solving skills due to their customer-facing nature.

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