04/28/2018

What Job Skill Is Most Lacking in the U.S.?

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner has a surprising answer

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner just appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to reveal surprising new research about the state of job skills in the U.S. He talked about gaps in computer software development skills, which I'd expect (trying to keep pace with technological change is no small feat). But the No. 1 "skill gap," according to Weiner, surprised me. 

Communication skills.

As Weiner put it, "Not surprisingly, there continues to be an imbalance with regards to software engineering. But somewhat surprisingly, interpersonal skills is where we're seeing the biggest imbalance. Communications is the No. 1 skill gap."

Please select this link to read the complete article from Inc.