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As more people look into reshuffling their career paths, there's one broad category of skills employers are looking for: digital skills. Remote surveyed more than 500 employers and employees in digital industries to conclude which digital skills were the most meaningful for those seeking a new job.

In that survey, 28% of respondents cited social media skills as the most important thing to wield. Employers are looking for people to manage their company's social media presence, particularly on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook. 

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Runner up to social media is digital marketing, as 27% of respondents cited this as an essential skill to have. People with digital marketing skills have a firm grasp of email marketing and data analysis, and understand how these factors push the company forwards.

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Of the employers who responded to the survey, 21% are actively looking for prospective employees who can carry out roles such as digital project management. Digital business skills are also essential to employers, as 21% seek employees with these skills. 

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