Skill Demand Index
Based on 2 scored job postings out of 2,449 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L3
Median Depth
50%
Gap Rate
2
Jobs Analyzed
Minimal
Most employers want Location Preference at introductory awareness.
Overview
Market context for Location Preference in the current job market
Location Preference is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Location Preference typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Location Preference:
What L3 means in practice:
L2 (Basic) means you’ve built small things with Location Preference — personal projects or bootcamp work. Employers accept this for junior roles.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Location Preference 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 50% means most applicants lack Location Preference at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need Location Preference most:
Operations positions drive 50% of demand. Other also frequently list Location Preference as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Location Preference include Project Management.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Location Preference requirements across 2 scored evaluations
Average depth: L2.5·Median depth: L2.5
Salary Correlation
How Location Preference affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Location Preference
$137K
Median $130K
454 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Location Preference appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 2 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Location Preference
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Role Breakdown
Job categories most likely to require Location Preference
Gap Analysis
How often Location Preference is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Moderate gap rate — many candidates lack this skill
When Location Preference appears in a job's requirements, 50% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Location Preference 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 L3. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for Location Preference is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Project Management, Operations Mindset/Building Systems & Workflows, eCommerce experience, Fluent English, Hiring and Recruiting Talent. Strengthening these alongside Location Preference improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Operations, Other. Operations positions have the highest demand at 50% of all Location Preference 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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