Skill Demand Index
Planning — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 3 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L4
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
3
Jobs Analyzed
Advanced
Most employers want Planning at lead-level proficiency, not surface awareness.
Overview
What is Planning?
Market context for Planning in the current job market
Planning is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Planning typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Planning:
- •Required in 0.1% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
- •Employers typically expect L4 depth — architect-level, not just familiarity
- •Most demand comes from Other roles — 67% of all Planning jobs
What L4 means in practice:
L4 (Advanced) means solving hard problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring others. Employers want someone who can be the go-to person for Planning on their team.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Planning 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 Planning proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need Planning most:
Other positions drive 67% of demand. Operations also frequently list Planning as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Planning include Bachelor's Degree and MS Office Suite.
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match Planning requirements across 3 scored evaluations
Average depth: L3.3·Median depth: L4.0
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How Planning affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Planning
$140K
Median $133K
1236 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Planning appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 3 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Planning
67%
co-occurrence
33%
co-occurrence
33%
co-occurrence
33%
co-occurrence
33%
co-occurrence
33%
co-occurrence
33%
co-occurrence
33%
co-occurrence
Role Breakdown
Top Role Categories
Job categories most likely to require Planning
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often Planning is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Planning appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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