Skill Demand Index
Based on 4 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.2%
Demand Rate
L2
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
4
Jobs Analyzed
Basic
Most employers want Networking at basic competency with practical application.
Overview
Market context for Networking in the current job market
Networking is required in 0.2% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Networking typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Networking:
What L2 means in practice:
L2 (Basic) means you’ve built small things with Networking — personal projects or bootcamp work. Employers accept this for junior roles.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Networking 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 Networking proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need Networking most:
Sales positions drive 25% of demand. Software Engineering and HR / Recruiting also frequently list Networking as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Networking include Lernbereitschaft and Self-motivation.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Networking requirements across 4 scored evaluations
Average depth: L2.3·Median depth: L2.0
Salary Correlation
How Networking affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Networking
$137K
Median $130K
448 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Networking appears in 0.2% of all scored jobs.”
From 4 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Networking
25%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
25%
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25%
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25%
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25%
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25%
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25%
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Role Breakdown
Job categories most likely to require Networking
Gap Analysis
How often Networking is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Networking appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Networking appears in 0.2% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 4 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L2. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for Networking is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Lernbereitschaft, Self-motivation, Communication, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Experience. Strengthening these alongside Networking improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Sales, Software Engineering, HR / Recruiting, Marketing. Sales positions have the highest demand at 25% of all Networking 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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