Skill Demand Index
Portfolio — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 4 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L1
Median Depth
75%
Gap Rate
4
Jobs Analyzed
Missing
The most common result here is no demonstrated Portfolio at all.
Overview
What is Portfolio?
Market context for Portfolio in the current job market
Portfolio is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Portfolio typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Portfolio:
- •Required in 0.1% 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 Design roles — 75% of all Portfolio jobs
What L1 means in practice:
L0 (Missing) means most of these scored evaluations showed no demonstrated Portfolio 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 Portfolio 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 75% means most applicants lack Portfolio at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need Portfolio most:
Design positions drive 75% of demand. Marketing also frequently list Portfolio as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Portfolio include Design Leadership and Generative AI UX.
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match Portfolio requirements across 4 scored evaluations
Average depth: L1.5·Median depth: L0.5
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How Portfolio affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Portfolio
$140K
Median $133K
1236 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Portfolio appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 4 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Portfolio
Role Breakdown
Top Role Categories
Job categories most likely to require Portfolio
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often Portfolio is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified
When Portfolio appears in a job's requirements, 75% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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