Skill Demand Index
Based on 1 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0%
Demand Rate
L3
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
1
Jobs Analyzed
Proficient
Most employers want Research at hands-on daily use, not textbook knowledge.
Overview
Market context for Research in the current job market
Research is required in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Research typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Research:
What L3 means in practice:
L3 (Proficient) means daily professional use. You should be able to work independently with Research without needing supervision or constant guidance.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Research 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 Research proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need Research most:
Operations positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with Research include Data Organization and Project Coordination.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Research requirements across 1 scored evaluations
Average depth: L3.0·Median depth: L3.0
Salary Correlation
How Research affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Research
$137K
Median $130K
450 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Research appears in 0% of all scored jobs.”
From 1 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Research
Gap Analysis
How often Research is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Research appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Research appears in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 1 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L3. Most roles expect intermediate competency — independent work without supervision.
Salary data for Research is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Data Organization, Project Coordination, Content Development, Writing & Editing, Analytical Mindset. Strengthening these alongside Research improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Operations. Operations positions have the highest demand at 100% of all Research 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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