LinkedIn publishes an annual report on green skills, trends, hiring needs, and predictions for growth in a range of sectors globally. The news is very good for applicants with these skills, even in sectors that are not traditionally “green.”
Curious about specific skills and global hiring needs? Be sure to check out the full report.
From the report:
Across industries, green candidates rise to the top of the pool
In a slowing labor market, with stiff competition among job seekers and hiring
declines in many economies, green hiring is bucking the trend, presenting an
opportunity for workers across all generations and geographies. Green talent
is far more likely to secure a job, getting hired at a global rate 54.6%
above the economy-wide hiring rate.
In the US, where demand for green talent grew 9.8% between 2023 and
2024 (while supply increased by 3.1%), the hiring rate for green talent is 80.3%
greater than the hiring rate for talent overall.
In Ireland, where demand for green talent grew 22.1% between 2023 and
2024 (while supply increased by 6.3%), the hiring rate for green talent is
79.8% greater than for talent overall.
In the UK, where demand for green talent grew a staggering 46% between
2023 and 2024 (while supply increased by 5.3%), the hiring rate for green
talent is 72% greater than the hiring rate for talent overall.
