Skill Demand Index
Communication/Presentation — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 20 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.4%
Demand Rate
L4
Median Depth
5%
Gap Rate
20
Jobs Analyzed
Advanced
Most employers want Communication/Presentation at lead-level proficiency, not surface awareness.
Overview
What is Communication/Presentation?
Market context for Communication/Presentation in the current job market
Communication/Presentation is required in 0.4% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Communication/Presentation typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Communication/Presentation:
- •Required in 0.4% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
- •Employers typically expect L4 depth — architect-level, not just familiarity
- •Most demand comes from Other roles — 35% of all Communication/Presentation jobs
- •Median salary for roles requiring Communication/Presentation: $145K vs $133K for roles that don't — a $2K difference
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 Communication/Presentation on their team.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Communication/Presentation 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 5% means most candidates have adequate Communication/Presentation proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need Communication/Presentation most:
Other positions drive 35% of demand. Software Engineering and Marketing also frequently list Communication/Presentation as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Communication/Presentation include Bachelor's Degree and Project Management.
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match Communication/Presentation requirements across 20 scored evaluations
Average depth: L4.2·Median depth: L4.0
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How Communication/Presentation affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
With Communication/Presentation
$142K
Median $145K
6 jobs
Without Communication/Presentation
$141K
Median $133K
1223 jobs
↑ $2K higher
for roles requiring Communication/Presentation
Skill Demand Insight
“Communication/Presentation appears in 0.4% of all scored jobs.”
From 20 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Communication/Presentation
Role Breakdown
Top Role Categories
Job categories most likely to require Communication/Presentation
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often Communication/Presentation is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Communication/Presentation appears in a job's requirements, 5% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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