In a press release freelance marketplace, Upwork disclosed a list of skills for independent professionals.
Margaret Lilani, VP of talent solutions at Upwork said, “At the same time, the uncertain economic environment is pushing businesses to explore new solutions to stay competitive and they’re finding unlocked potential in the growing pool of skilled independent professionals. As we kick off 2023, it’s a perfect time for freelancers to expand their skill sets or break into a new career, while companies seek independent talent across a broader range and at a higher rate than ever before.”
Top 10 Most In-Demand Tech Skills for freelancers in 2023:
- Full Stack Development
- Front-End Development
- Back-End Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- E-Commerce Website Development
- UX/UI Design
- CMS Development
- Manual Testing
- Scripting & Automation
Top 10 Most In-Demand Marketing Skills for freelancers in 2023:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Other Digital Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Sales & Business Development
- Telemarketing
- Search Engine Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Automation
Top 10 Most In-Demand Customer Service & Admin Support Skills for freelancers in 2023:
- Email, Phone & Chat Support
- General Virtual Assistance
- Data Entry
- Digital Project Management
- General Research Services
- Tech Support
- Dropshipping & Order Processing
- Community Management
- Market Research
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- Top 10 Most In-Demand Customer Service & Admin Support Skills for 2023
top 10 most in-demand Customer Service & Admin Support Skills for freelancers in 2023
- Accounting
- Recruiting & Talent Sourcing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Management Consulting
- Instructional Design
- HR Administration
- Business Analysis & Strategy
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Management/CFO
Top 10 Most In-Demand Design & Creative Skills for freelancers in 2023:
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Illustration
- 3D Animation
- Presentation Design
- Image Editing
- Cartoons & Comics
- Product & Industrial Design
- 2D Animation
- Video Production
These skills were selected based on US freelancer earnings between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. These skills are in high demand because they are driving innovation and digital transformation across various industries, and many businesses are seeking to leverage them to stay competitive in today's fast-paced tech landscape.