New report reveals the most in-demand digital skills and roles right now
Research can today reveal the most in-demand digital industries in the world – With Mobile App, Website Creation and Public Relations taking the top #3.
Sortlist have produced the 2021 Sortlist report, which reveals the most in-demand digital industries, as well as the top locations in the UK & world for creatives.
You can view the full research here.
Top 10 most in-demand digital industries
| Rank | Industry | Score/10 |
| 1 | Mobile App | 6.12 |
| 2 | Website Creation | 5.93 |
| 3 | Public Relations (PR) | 5.71 |
| 4 | Web Application | 5.59 |
| 5 | Advertising | 5.53 |
| 6 | Media Planning | 5.49 |
| 7 | Digital Strategy | 5.40 |
| 8 | Social Media | 5.38 |
| 9 | Gaming | 5.29 |
| 10 | Branding & Positioning | 5.00 |
Top 10 UK locations for creative industries
| Rank | Area | Score/10 |
| 1 | City of London | 6.84 |
| 2 | Glasgow | 5.79 |
| 3 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 5.44 |
| 4 | Leicester | 5.35 |
| 5 | Borehamwood | 5.20 |
| 6 | Oxford | 5.15 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 4.97 |
| 8 | Watford | 4.73 |
| 9 | Hounslow | 4.65 |
| 10 | Chester | 4.54 |
The research has revealed that:
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