Skill Demand Index
SharePoint — 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
L1
Median Depth
100%
Gap Rate
3
Jobs Analyzed
Minimal
Most employers want SharePoint at introductory awareness.
Overview
What is SharePoint?
Market context for SharePoint in the current job market
SharePoint is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for SharePoint typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for SharePoint:
- •Required in 0.1% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
- •Employers typically expect L1 depth — foundational knowledge with practical application
- •Most demand comes from Data Science / ML roles — 33% of all SharePoint jobs
What L1 means in practice:
L1 (Minimal) means you can discuss the concept but haven’t used it in production. Many entry-level positions accept this.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used SharePoint 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 100% means most applicants lack SharePoint at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need SharePoint most:
Data Science / ML positions drive 33% of demand. Project Management and Operations also frequently list SharePoint as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with SharePoint include Business Analysis and SDLC.
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match SharePoint requirements across 3 scored evaluations
Average depth: L1.0·Median depth: L1.0
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How SharePoint affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without SharePoint
$140K
Median $133K
1236 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“SharePoint appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 3 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside SharePoint
33%
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 SharePoint
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often SharePoint is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified
When SharePoint appears in a job's requirements, 100% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Frequently Asked Questions
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