Skill Demand Index
Based on 34 scored job postings out of 2,381 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
1.4%
Demand Rate
L4
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
34
Jobs Analyzed
Advanced
Most employers want Collaboration at lead-level proficiency, not surface awareness.
Overview
Market context for Collaboration in the current job market
Collaboration is required in 1.4% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Collaboration typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Collaboration:
What L4 means in practice:
L4 (Advanced) means solving hard problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring others. Employers want someone who can be the go-to person for Collaboration on their team.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Collaboration once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 0% means most candidates have adequate Collaboration proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Collaboration requirements across 34 scored evaluations
Average depth: L4.2·Median depth: L4.0
Salary Correlation
How Collaboration affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
With Collaboration
$127K
Median $125K
8 jobs
Without Collaboration
$137K
Median $130K
437 jobs
↓ $10K lower
for roles requiring Collaboration
Skill Demand Insight
“Collaboration appears in 1.4% of all scored jobs.”
From 34 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Collaboration
Role Breakdown
Job categories most likely to require Collaboration
Gap Analysis
How often Collaboration is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Collaboration appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Collaboration appears in 1.4% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 34 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L4. Most employers want advanced proficiency — candidates who can lead projects and optimize processes.
Jobs requiring Collaboration pay $10K less on average. The impact varies by role and location.
The most common pairings are Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Project Management, E-commerce Management, Analytics & Reporting. Strengthening these alongside Collaboration improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Marketing, Other, Sales, Product Management. Marketing positions have the highest demand at 65% of all Collaboration jobs.
L1→L2: online courses and personal projects. L2→L3: daily professional use and shipped work. L3→L4: mentoring others and optimizing processes. L4→L5: architecture decisions, open source contributions, or published work.
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