Skill Demand Index
Based on 8 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.3%
Demand Rate
L4
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
8
Jobs Analyzed
Advanced
Most employers want Documentation at lead-level proficiency, not surface awareness.
Overview
Market context for Documentation in the current job market
Documentation is required in 0.3% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Documentation typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Documentation:
What L4 means in practice:
L3 (Proficient) means daily professional use. You should be able to work independently with Documentation without needing supervision or constant guidance.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Documentation 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 Documentation proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need Documentation most:
Other positions drive 50% of demand. HR / Recruiting and Software Engineering also frequently list Documentation as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Documentation include Problem Solving and Activity Coordination.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Documentation requirements across 8 scored evaluations
Average depth: L3.4·Median depth: L3.5
Salary Correlation
How Documentation affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Documentation
$137K
Median $130K
450 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Documentation appears in 0.3% of all scored jobs.”
From 8 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Documentation
Role Breakdown
Job categories most likely to require Documentation
Gap Analysis
How often Documentation is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Documentation appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Documentation appears in 0.3% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 8 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L4. Most roles expect intermediate competency — independent work without supervision.
Salary data for Documentation is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Problem Solving, Activity Coordination, Communication, Communication Skills, Customer Service. Strengthening these alongside Documentation improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Other, HR / Recruiting, Software Engineering. Other positions have the highest demand at 50% of all Documentation 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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