Top 10 Soft Skills

The skills employers want most aren’t what you think.

LinkedIn released its Skills on the Rise 2025 report.

The results are eye-opening.

The data says by 2030, 70% of the skills
used in most jobs will change.

And of the 15 fastest-growing skills employers want,
10 are soft skills.

The top spot? AI Literacy.

But it’s not what you might think:

It’s not coding AI.
It’s not data science.
It’s not building models.

It’s about knowing how to use AI strategically
to solve problems and make better decisions.

The other top skills show a clear pattern:

→ Adaptability
→ Public Speaking
→ Conflict Mitigation
→ Innovative Thinking

Employers aren’t just hiring for technical skills.

They want people who can:
→ Adapt when plans change
→ Communicate ideas clearly
→ Navigate tough conversations
→ Build strong work relationships
→ Think creatively about challenges

As work becomes more digital, remote, and AI-driven,
the human element is even more valuable.

The skills that will future-proof your career
are the ones only humans have.

The best move you can make?

Build one of these soft skills. Then another.

Because they’ll still matter long after
today’s technical skills become old news.