Better understand the supply and demand for professionals from different industries across Europe. These Talent Pool Reports are based on data from LinkedIn's network of 259 million professionals and the results from a survey of over 100,000 LinkedIn members.
2. Table of Contents
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member skillsets, based on the skills and keywords listed in a member’s profile. Skillsets
group similar and related skills that are critical to a certain profession or industry. Within each skillset, LinkedIn
Recruiter activity and member characteristics are used to determine supply and demand for talent. A higher demand
index means that the average professional in a region is interacting with recruiters more frequently than peers in other
regions. Job consideration data comes from the LinkedIn talent drivers survey of over 100,000 members.
Why Skill Sets Matter
Over 70% of LinkedIn members say that the skillsets they possess are an important part of their professional identity.
Skillsets – more than job titles and functions – tell the story of the value professionals bring and the breadth of their
experience. LinkedIn members have tens of thousands of skills on their profiles, covering a range of professional
expertise from Microsoft Office to Rocket Science. Analyzing skillsets helps to learn: what specific groups of
professionals look for in a job, what universities they attended, and what industries they work in, to effectively find and
attract top talent within those groups.
About LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with more than 259 million members in over 200 countries and
territories. More than 20,000 companies — including 90 of the Fortune 100 — and thousands of recruiters, HR
professionals and hiring managers use LinkedIn Talent Solutions' products and services to find, engage and hire top
talent across the globe.
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Brand Strategy & Management
Corporate Finance
Corporate Law
Ecology & Environmental Science
Java Development
Non-Profit, Fundraising, and Grant Making
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
3. Talent Pool Report
Brand Strategy & Management
EMEA
2013
By The Numbers
140,642 LinkedIn members
18,670 recent grads have
joined the workforce
58% of branding
professionals are manager
or above
1 in 8 changed jobs in the
past 12 months
Branding professionals in the
UK are 3x more likely to be
contacted by a recruiter than
those in Italy
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from
LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the
world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member
skillset, based on the skills and keywords
on a member profile. Skillsets group
similar and related skills that are critical
to a certain profession or industry.
Within each skillset LinkedIn Recruiter
activity and member characteristics are
used to determine supply and demand
for talent. A higher demand index
means that the average professional in a
region is interacting with recruiters more
frequently than peers in other regions.
Data about job consideration comes
from our semiannual talent drivers
survey of over 100,000 members.
Where should you look for talent?
What skills and keywords should you look for?
HIGH-DEMAND
HIDDENGEMS
SATURATED
# of LinkedIn Members
DemandIndex
LessDemandMoreDemand
France
United Arab Emirates
Belgium
Italy
2,000 3,000 7,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,0001,500
Ireland
Pakistan
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Denmark
Netherlands
South Africa
Germany
Sweden
4,000 5,000
Russian Federation
AdvertisingCorporate Identity
Creative Direction
Brand Management
Corporate Branding
Digital Marketing
Marketing Management
Brand Development
Marketing Communications
Graphic DesignMarketing Strategy
Marketing
5. Talent Pool Report
Corporate Finance
EMEA
2013
By The Numbers
466,870 LinkedIn members
69,180 recent grads have
joined the workforce
57% of corporate finance
professionals are manager
or above
1 in 9 changed jobs in the
past 12 months
Corporate finance
professionals in the UK are 3x
more likely to be contacted
by a recruiter than those in
South Africa
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from
LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the
world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member
skillset, based on the skills and keywords
on a member profile. Skillsets group
similar and related skills that are critical
to a certain profession or industry.
Within each skillset LinkedIn Recruiter
activity and member characteristics are
used to determine supply and demand
for talent. A higher demand index
means that the average professional in a
region is interacting with recruiters more
frequently than peers in other regions.
Data about job consideration comes
from our semiannual talent drivers
survey of over 100,000 members.
Where should you look for talent?
What skills and keywords should you look for?
HIGH-DEMAND
HIDDENGEMS
SATURATED
# of LinkedIn Members
DemandIndex
LessDemandMoreDemand
Ireland United Arab Emirates
Belgium
South Africa
10,000 15,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 70,000 100,0007,000
Russian Federation
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Netherlands
Germany
Switzerland
Spain
Financial Accounting
Managerial Finance
Corporate Finance
Internal Controls
Management
Accounting
Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis
Finance
Risk ManagementBusiness Strategy
Auditing
7. Talent Pool Report
Corporate Law
EMEA
2013
By The Numbers
63,760 LinkedIn members
11,690 recent grads have
joined this talent pool
45% of corporate law
professionals are manager
or above
1 in 9 changed jobs in the
past 12 months
Corporate law professionals
in the UK are 2x more likely
to be contacted by a recruiter
than those in France
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from
LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the
world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member
skillset, based on the skills and keywords
on a member profile. Skillsets group
similar and related skills that are critical
to a certain profession or industry.
Within each skillset LinkedIn Recruiter
activity and member characteristics are
used to determine supply and demand
for talent. A higher demand index
means that the average professional in a
region is interacting with recruiters more
frequently than peers in other regions.
Data about job consideration comes
from our semiannual talent drivers
survey of over 100,000 members.
Where should you look for talent?
What skills and keywords should you look for?
HIGH-DEMAND
HIDDENGEMS
SATURATED
# of LinkedIn Members
DemandIndex
LessDemandMoreDemand
Russian Federation
United Arab Emirates
Belgium South Africa
1,500 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 8,000 12,000 15,000800
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Denmark
Ireland
Netherlands
Germany
Italy
2,0001,000 10,000
France
Spain
LitigationInternational Law
Intellectual Property
Joint Ventures
Legal Research
Corporate Governance
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Due Diligence
Dispute Resolution
Legal Advice
Mergers & Acquisitions
9. Talent Pool Report
Ecology and Environmental Science
EMEA
2013
By The Numbers
126,220 LinkedIn members
26,010 recent grads have
joined the workforce
31% of environmental
professionals are manager
or above
1 in 11 changed jobs in the
past 12 months
Environmental professionals
in the UK are 2x more likely
to be contacted by a recruiter
than those in the Netherlands
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from
LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the
world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member
skillset, based on the skills and keywords
on a member profile. Skillsets group
similar and related skills that are critical
to a certain profession or industry.
Within each skillset LinkedIn Recruiter
activity and member characteristics are
used to determine supply and demand
for talent. A higher demand index
means that the average professional in a
region is interacting with recruiters more
frequently than peers in other regions.
Data about job consideration comes
from our semiannual talent drivers
survey of over 100,000 members.
Where should you look for talent?
What skills and keywords should you look for?
HIGH-DEMAND
HIDDENGEMS
SATURATED
# of LinkedIn Members
DemandIndex
LessDemandMoreDemand
France
United Arab Emirates
Norway
Italy
1,500 2,000 5,000 7,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 30,000 40,000
Ireland
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Denmark
Belgium
South AfricaGermany
Sweden
3,000 4,000
Netherlands
Spain
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Policy
Project Management
Sustainable Development
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Science
Research
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Management Systems
Ecology
Sustainability
Water
11. Talent Pool Report
Java Development
EMEA
2013
By The Numbers
267,950 LinkedIn members
57,640 recent grads have
joined the workforce
13% of developers are
manager or above
1 in 6 changed jobs in the
past 12 months
Developers in the UK
are 3x more likely to be
contacted by a recruiter
than developers in Spain
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from
LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the
world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member
skillset, based on the skills and keywords
on a member profile. Skillsets group
similar and related skills that are critical
to a certain profession or industry.
Within each skillset LinkedIn Recruiter
activity and member characteristics are
used to determine supply and demand
for talent. A higher demand index
means that the average professional in a
region is interacting with recruiters more
frequently than peers in other regions.
Data about job consideration comes
from our semiannual talent drivers
survey of over 100,000 members.
Where should you look for talent?
What skills and keywords should you look for?
HIGH-DEMAND
HIDDENGEMS
SATURATED
# of LinkedIn Members
DemandIndex
LessDemandMoreDemand
Ireland
Netherlands
Belgium
Israel
5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 10,000 15,00012,000 17,500 20,000 25,000 30,0004,000
Russian Federation
Sweden
Czech Republic
United Kingdom
Italy
Turkey
Germany
Poland
Spain
35,000
Ukraine
France
MySQL
Software Development
Web Services
Java Enterprise Edition
XML Linux
Eclipse
JavaHTML
UML
JavaScript
SQL
13. Talent Pool Report
Non-Profit, Fundraising, and Grant Making
EMEA
2013
By The Numbers
141,250 LinkedIn members
25,670 recent grads have
joined the workforce
42% of non-profit
professionals are manager
or above
1 in 10 changed jobs in the
past 12 months
Non-Profit Professionals in the
UK are 2x more likely to be
contacted by a recruiter than
those in the Netherlands
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from
LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the
world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member
skillset, based on the skills and keywords
on a member profile. Skillsets group
similar and related skills that are critical
to a certain profession or industry.
Within each skillset LinkedIn Recruiter
activity and member characteristics are
used to determine supply and demand
for talent. A higher demand index
means that the average professional in a
region is interacting with recruiters more
frequently than peers in other regions.
Data about job consideration comes
from our semiannual talent drivers
survey of over 100,000 members.
Where should you look for talent?
What skills and keywords should you look for?
HIGH-DEMAND
HIDDENGEMS
SATURATED
# of LinkedIn Members
DemandIndex
LessDemandMoreDemand
Netherlands
Belgium
Israel
1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000 20,000 50,000500
Russian Federation
South Africa
Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
Pakistan
Ireland
Switzerland
France
Kenya
Event Management
Public Relations
Volunteer Management
Strategic Planning
Research
Event Planning
Public Speaking
Fundraising
Social Media
Project Management
Nonprofits
Non-profits
15. Talent Pool Report
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
EMEA
2013
By The Numbers
93,300 LinkedIn members
14,910 recent grads have
joined the workforce
46% of energy professionals
are manager or above
1 in 10 changed jobs in the
past 12 months
Energy professionals in the
UK are 2x more likely to be
contacted by a recruiter than
those in Spain
Overview & Methodology
A world of insights can be gathered from
LinkedIn’s 259 million members - the
world’s largest professional network.
Talent pools are defined by member
skillset, based on the skills and keywords
on a member profile. Skillsets group
similar and related skills that are critical
to a certain profession or industry.
Within each skillset LinkedIn Recruiter
activity and member characteristics are
used to determine supply and demand
for talent. A higher demand index
means that the average professional in a
region is interacting with recruiters more
frequently than peers in other regions.
Data about job consideration comes
from our semiannual talent drivers
survey of over 100,000 members.
Where should you look for talent?
What skills and keywords should you look for?
HIGH-DEMAND
HIDDENGEMS
SATURATED
# of LinkedIn Members
DemandIndex
LessDemandMoreDemand
France
United Arab Emirates
Ireland
1,000 1,500 4,000 5,000 7,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 30,000700
Norway
Greece
Switzerland
United Kingdom
DenmarkBelgium
Germany
South Africa
Spain
2,000 3,000
Netherlands
Italy
PhotovoltaicsSustainability
Wind
Engineering
Energy Management
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Project Management
Sustainable Energy
Solar Energy
Business Strategy