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The Most In-Demand Skills and Jobs for 2025

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Data science and data analytics While a familiarity with AI technology and tools like ChatGPT can be beneficial to professionals in a wide range of roles, our research shows that companies continue to seek out people who have experience with: Generative AI modeling Data analysis Machine learning AI data annotation and labeling Knowledge representation Data visualization The work available to professionals with these skill sets varies—they might lead a machine learning project, improve the accuracy of big data sets used in training algorithms, or build a generative AI application from the ground up. If you’re looking for help related to data science or machine learning, you can use Upwork to locate professionals like: Data scientists Data annotation specialists Data analysts Training and consulting As more companies make AI adoption a priority, they need access to skilled professionals who can not only deploy and use that technology, but teach their existing teams how to work alongside AI, too. This creates opportunities for: Executive coaching Career coaching Management consulting Instructional design Team training Business analysis and strategy Similarly, many workers and freelancers are interested in upskilling to build new capabilities and explore different career paths on their own with the help of a career or life coach. Training and Consulting Whether you’re interested in sharing your AI skills with others or you want to help more people find the right career, you can start offering consultations (including Instant Consultations) on Upwork today. And you can hire consultants yourself, too, including: Career coaches Life coaches Business analysts Training and consulting As more companies make AI adoption a priority, they need access to skilled professionals who can not only deploy and use that technology, but teach their existing teams how to work alongside AI, too. This creates opportunities for: Executive coaching Career coaching Management consulting Instructional design Team training Business analysis and strategy Similarly, many workers and freelancers are interested in upskilling to build new capabilities and explore different career paths on their own with the help of a career or life coach. Training and Consulting Whether you’re interested in sharing your AI skills with others or you want to help more people find the right career, you can start offering consultations (including Instant Consultations) on Upwork today. And you can hire consultants yourself, too, including: Career coaches Life coaches Business analysts Finance and business operations ChatGPT may have very basic math skills, but it can't run Quickbooks, prepare S-Corp tax returns, or make sure every aspect of a business is running smoothly. For that, companies still need professionals with skills in: Accounting Bookkeeping Tax preparation Financial modeling Financial management Recruiting and talent sourcing And whether you're seeking help at tax time or looking for an accountant to assist your business throughout the year, you can use Upwork to hire: Fractional CFOs Certified public accountants (CPAs) Bookkeepers Coding, web, and software development Professionals with coding and web development skills are regularly in high demand—and now, there's an AI twist. Clients are particularly eager to work with freelancers skilled in: Scripting and automation Web design User experience (UX) design Full-stack development Front-end development Mobile app development You can also use Upwork to connect with freelancers like: Software developers ERP system specialists WordPress developers Customer service and administrative support Clients always need freelancers who can help them keep customers happy—and make sure that projects are moving forward as planned. This year, some of the most in-demand professionals have admin, project management, and support experience related to: Executive virtual assistance General research services Digital project management Market research Manual transcription Customer service