Skill Demand Index
Go — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 2 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0%
Demand Rate
L1
Median Depth
100%
Gap Rate
2
Jobs Analyzed
Missing
The most common result here is no demonstrated Go at all.
Overview
What is Go?
Market context for Go in the current job market
Go is required in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Go typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Go:
- •Required in 0% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
- •Scored evaluations land at L1 at the median: the requirement gets listed, and half or more of those evaluations showed no depth behind it
- •Most demand comes from Software Engineering roles — 100% of all Go jobs
What L1 means in practice:
L0 (Missing) means most of these scored evaluations showed no demonstrated Go at all. Employers still list it, so it reads as an open gap rather than a bar most candidates are clearing.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Go 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 Go at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need Go most:
Software Engineering positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with Go include Python and JavaScript (React).
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match Go requirements across 2 scored evaluations
Average depth: L0.5·Median depth: L0.5
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How Go affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Go
$143K
Median $135K
1310 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Go appears in 0% of all scored jobs.”
From 2 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Go
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often Go is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified
When Go appears in a job's requirements, 100% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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