Upwork lists six in-demand freelance skills, the highest paying up to $250 per hour.
The National Center for Education Statistics projects that 2 million people will earn college degrees in 2024. A large number of those graduates will be starting their careers right away in the workforce.
A list of the most in-demand skills for 2024 was recently produced by the freelance marketplace Upwork, which may help young people who are unsure about what to concentrate on to try and gain more traction in the employment market.
These six abilities cover a range of categories, from admin help to web programming, and include an explanation of what each involves and the price that experts are asking on the site.
Data analytics
According to Margaret Lilani, vice president of talent delivery at Upwork, data analysts examine “incredibly large and complex sets of data to derive insights that will drive the trajectory” of a firm. They make use of programs like Tableau, SQL, Google Spreadsheet, and Microsoft Excel.
Regarding these instruments, she remarks, “The technology is new and it’s evolving at a crazy pace.” “And thus, the winners in that game will be the humans who know how to leverage that technology, utilize it, and deploy it.”
Upwork users who are data analysts can charge up to $167 per hour.
Full stack development
Full stack developers are in charge of “both the front and the back ends” of a website when it comes to developing websites and apps, according to Vicki Salemi, a career specialist for Monster. That is to say, they are in charge of both the user interface and the underlying processes that allow it to function.
The need for full stack development “isn’t going away,” according to Lilani, because technology is always evolving.
Upwork users who are full stack developers can charge up to $190 per hour.
Social media marketing
According to Salemi, the objectives of social media marketers are to “build platforms, interacting with customers, building brands, boosting sales, and driving website traffic” by promoting their clients on sites like Pinterest and Instagram.
In light of the popularity of these platforms and full stack development, Lilani asserts that “social media marketing is another one that’s not going away.”
The hourly rate for social media marketers might reach $250.
Accounting
Accountants review financial statements to assist with tax filing, corporate and personal operations, etc. According to Lilani, businesses frequently “need to have fast access to experts who can get the job done.” And that presents a Fortune 10 company with a problem. That presents a business challenge as well for a young company.
According to Salemi, “we’re going to need to pay taxes,” therefore this ability is also quite durable.
Upwork allows accountants to charge up to $125 per hour.
General Virtual Assisting
General virtual assistants provide a variety of services to their clients. According to Lilani, they are employed to “manage their calendar, assist with emails, spruce up some presentations,” among other tasks.
According to her, while some people are specialized in particular platforms or technologies, “their generalist nature also allows them to be nimble.”
On Upwork, these assistants charge up to $65 per hour.
Graphic Design
According to Salemi, graphic designers “create visual concepts that go hand in hand with the branding” of their companies. They design presentations, infographics, social media postings, logos, and more.
Lilani asserts, “We live in a visual society.” Therefore, graphic design is even more important.
Upwork charges graphic designers up to $150 per hour.
