Posted on 07/05/2012 1:35:13 PM PDT by frankenMonkey
An analysis of optiHire.com's data reveals that open-source and web-specific programming expertise dominate the in-demand skills that employers are searching for, accounting for 8 of the Top 10 skills. Open Source refers to programming code that can be read, viewed, modified, and distributed, by anyone, free of charge. Two of the Top 10 skills are Microsoft-specific enterprise application development tools.
The Top 10 Tech Skills in Demand are:
1. HTML (32% of employers requested this skill)
2. CSS (32%)
3. JavaScript (27%)
4. PHP (21%)
5. MySQL (20%)
6. jQuery (17%)
7. C# (16%)
8. .NET (16%)
9. MVC (11%)
10. Linux (10%)
HTML ("HyperText Markup Language") is the fundamental language of the Web, one that defines, contains and displays all website content in your Web browser, including text, images, links, forms, imbedded video, etc. All web pages must conform to standardized HTML syntax to be displayed correctly in the browser.
CSS ("Cascading Style Sheets") is the primary language used to define and format the visual look and feel of Web pages, particularly one written in HTML. CSS allows Web developers create a uniform look across multiple pages of a Web site, and allow a Web site to be visually updated very quickly and easily.
JavaScript is a scripting language that is integrated into standard HTML pages to create enhanced interactive Web pages, including validating user input, creating dynamic content and advanced user interfaces. JavaScript's use in server-side web applications is also growing.
PHP is a server-side programming language originally used to produce dynamic Web pages, many times from databases. PHP can also be embedded into an HTML page to dynamically generate Web page content. Included in almost every Web server in the world today, PHP is also available in all desktop Operating Systems.
MySQL is the most-widely used open source version of SQL ("Structured Query Language"), a server-based relational database management system. MySQL is used in many high-profile Web organizations, including Wikipedia, Google, Facebook and Twitter. Applications using MySQL databases include Joomla, WordPress and Drupal.
jQuery is a JavaScript library that simplifies scripting of HTML pages, allowing programmers to navigate a document, select elements and handle events, to create dynamic web pages and web applications. jQuery also provides the ability to create plug-ins for animation, advanced display effects, themes and widgets.
Two Microsoft-specific technologies come in at positions 7 and 8:
C# ("C Sharp") is a modern object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft, and is the main programming language of the Microsoft .NET framework (see below.) C#, rivaled only by Java in its widespread adoption, is used for all types and scales of applications.
.NET Framework ("dot net") is a Microsoft application framework primarily for Microsoft Windows and ASP.NET-supporting websites. It provides an application program interface (API) for programmers supporting interoperability across multiple programming languages, including user interface, data access, database connectivity and network communications.
MVC ("Model-View-Controller") is the most-used architecture (or "pattern") for Web applications. The Model manages data and contains the application logic. The View displays the data in specific formats, and the Controller manages the interactions between the Model and the View.
Linux, the open source operating system. Used on virtually every Web server on the Internet, it is the leading operating system on servers, mainframes and supercomputers, and also runs on embedded systems including mobile phones, tablet computers and game consoles.
How about peace studies? Our barista swears by it.
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....
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)
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.
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
I guess a college level reading proficiency, abstract math skills and good hands-on technical background aren’t worth that much..................
You can bring your 40-year-old list up to date simply by deleting “4 year Technnical Degree” and adding “native of South/Central America; spanish speaker”. :-)
Yeah. I think the list is software heavy, but that mirrors what I’m seeing in the employment ads.
Yes, being young and physically fit was valued - but so was a high-school diploma, above average math ability, reading and writing skills, and a broad range of technical skills.
I landed a job that paid very well, after ending my 'service obligation' in the Navy. It led to even better jobs, paying even more. A great many really good jobs did not require a college education - and I believe that is still true today.
HA! Ya got that right. They will outnumber us very very soon.
LOL!
There are MANY reasons a “college education” isn’t worth what it once was...
They’re 80% indoctrination, in fields of endeavor, that have no demand!
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.
Very interwebs focused. How about CNC, welding, or maintenance tech skiiled trades?
Yep - a top tech company in Simi Valley won't even talk to a 'grad' today - want absolutely nothing to do with them!
On the other hand - they avidly seek 'home schooled' graduates for their training programs.
Public High School grads need not apply.
This list is Internet heavy, and I too would expect to see Java in the list, ahead of C# I think...
I’d definitely put Java ahead of C#
-1.1 billion desktops run Java
-930 million Java Runtime Environment downloads each year
-3 billion mobile phones run Java
-31 times more Java phones ship every year than Apple and Android combined
-100% of all Blu-ray players run Java
-1.4 billion Java Cards are manufactured each year
Java powers set-top boxes, printers, Web cams, games, car navigation systems, lottery terminals, medical devices, parking payment stations, and more.
I'm guessing C# is ahead of Java in the list because it's a list of skills "in demand" rather than in supply. Java skills are highly prevalent amongst grads with SW training, whereas C# is probably not nearly as much of an acquired skill. So, it's in demand at the M$oft vs. Linux houses.
I thought you said, "40 year old LISP . . .
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.
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