[frankenMonkey]

Web skills remain in high demand for those looking for a gig.

[max americana]

How about peace studies? Our barista swears by it.

[G Larry]

40 years ago it was:

4 year Technical Degree,
Can lift 200 lbs.
Available 60 hrs./wk
10 years experience

Willing to work for mimimum wage....

[Nifster]

These are software skills. Won’t get you a job in the tech sector that designs and makes hardware (and yes there are still a bunch of those kind of jobs around)

[Ron C.]

If you develop keen skills in just the top five of this list, you will be among the most likely to be hired among those looking for jobs.

[sten]

these aren’t really developer skills, except for mvc and c#. they would be considered support skills to core developer capabilities

c/c++/c#/java for core dev languages.

sql and some dbms interface for db support.

version control experience should be a must these days, but it’s also a supporting skill

for OS, windows and some *nix variant would do. app development platforms might come in handy, but the number of money makers on the app platforms is small (less then 1% last i heard)

of course, a true understanding of various algorithms and language implementations makes a huge difference in project performance.

then again, if the client just wants a website put together, the skill set listed would suffice

[Red Badger]

I guess a college level reading proficiency, abstract math skills and good hands-on technical background aren’t worth that much..................

[RockyMtnMan]

It’s hard to believe Java (not JavaScript) is not in the top 5. Android and many web stacks are Java based technologies and many back end systems use Java in the application layer.

[bigbob]

Very interwebs focused. How about CNC, welding, or maintenance tech skiiled trades?

[SamAdams76]

Very nice skills to have but if you really want to be a "no-brainer" for a prospective employer, ensure you have the following five skills in abundant quality - and you don't even have to go to college to get them!

1. Positive attitude
2. Excellent customer/interpersonal skills
3. Desire to do the best job possible, regardless of task at hand
4. Perfect (or near-perfect) attendance and willingness to work longer hours when necessary
5. Ability to perform under stress

I can assure you that the above skills will virtually guarantee you a job. Add to that leadership skills, personal initiative and a desire to always learn and get better, you will also assure yourself of upward mobility.

[eyedigress]

#1 Anything NI Labview

[ShadowAce]

[TSgt]

Good luck competing with Habib...