Skill Demand Index
Based on 2 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L1
Median Depth
100%
Gap Rate
2
Jobs Analyzed
Minimal
Most employers want Entry-Level experience at introductory awareness.
Overview
Market context for Entry-Level experience in the current job market
Entry-Level experience is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Entry-Level experience typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Entry-Level experience:
What L1 means in practice:
L1 (Minimal) means you can discuss the concept but haven’t used it in production. Many entry-level positions accept this.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Entry-Level experience 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 100% means most applicants lack Entry-Level experience at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need Entry-Level experience most:
Marketing positions drive 50% of demand. Other also frequently list Entry-Level experience as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Entry-Level experience include Written communication skills.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Entry-Level experience requirements across 2 scored evaluations
Average depth: L1.0·Median depth: L1.0
Salary Correlation
How Entry-Level experience affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Entry-Level experience
$137K
Median $130K
450 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Entry-Level experience appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 2 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Entry-Level experience
50%
co-occurrence
50%
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Gap Analysis
How often Entry-Level experience is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified
When Entry-Level experience appears in a job's requirements, 100% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Entry-Level experience appears in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 2 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L1. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for Entry-Level experience is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Written communication skills, Marketing campaign execution, Content Management, CRM Data Hygiene, Marketing tools (HubSpot, Notion, Figma). Strengthening these alongside Entry-Level experience improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Marketing, Other. Marketing positions have the highest demand at 50% of all Entry-Level experience 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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