Upwork Unveils Most In-Demand
Skills for Independent Professionals in 2023
Based on its database of US freelancers, Upwork analysed earnings from 2022, compared it with the growth since 2021 and came up with a list of most in-demand skills for independent professionals in 2023.
Why should we care? As we know, world trends follow the US. So, if you are a freelancer in Ukraine and thinking of learning a new career or switching to a different specialty, it’s worth choosing one of the following skills which will stay in demand in the future.
What are the Top Skills for Independent Professionals in 2023?
Top 🔟 Tech Skills:
- Full Stack Development
- Front-End Development
- Back-End Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Ecommerce Website Development
- UX/UI Design
- CMS Development
- Manual Testing
- Scripting & Automation
Top 🔟 Design & Creative Skills:
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Illustration
- 3D Animation
- Presentation Design
- Image Editing
- Cartoons & Comics
- Product & Industrial Design
- 2D Animation
- Video Production
Top 🔟 Marketing Skills:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Other Digital Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Sales & Business Development
- Telemarketing
- Search Engine Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Automation
Top 🔟 Customer Service & Admin Support Skills:
- Email, Phone & Chat Support
- General Virtual Assistance
- Data Entry
- Digital Project Management
- General Research Services
- Tech Support
- Dropshipping & Order Processing
- Community Management
- Market Research
- Transcription
Top 🔟 Accounting & Consulting Skills:
- Accounting
- Recruiting & Talent Sourcing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Management Consulting
- Instructional Design
- HR Administration
- Business Analysis & Strategy
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Management/CFO
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