Analyzing In-Demand Skill Trajectories and Their Correlation with Job Market Activity for Indonesian Workforce Planning

Abstract

This study analyzes the trajectories of in-demand skills and their correlation with job market activity in the technology sector, drawing on a comprehensive global dataset as a proxy to generate actionable insights for Indonesia’s workforce development. Utilizing 859 monthly records collected from major cities in the international technology job market between August 2023 and July 2025, the research applies a systematic approach encompassing skill frequency aggregation, temporal trend mapping, growth rate computation, and correlation analysis. The findings reveal that project management, Python, and UX/UI design are foundational skills, while Python, cloud computing, and agile methodologies are rapidly emerging as high-growth competencies. The presence of these technical and project-oriented skills is strongly associated with increased job market activity, whereas traditional customer service and sales roles are becoming less predictive of employment opportunities. These results reflect both global trends and provide transferable guidance for Indonesia’s digital economy. The study underscores the importance of aligning training and curriculum development with evolving industry needs and highlights the necessity for continuous monitoring of skill trends and adaptive policy responses to support Indonesia’s transition toward a resilient, future-ready technology workforce. Further research integrating local Indonesian data and longitudinal perspectives is recommended to deepen understanding of workforce dynamics in the digital era.

Keywords: Technology Workforce, Skill Demand, Labor Market Analytics, Workforce Planning

This study analyzes the trajectories of in-demand skills and their correlation with job market activity in the technology sector, drawing on a comprehensive global dataset as a proxy to generate actionable insights for Indonesia’s workforce development. Utilizing 859 monthly records collected from major cities in the international technology job market between August 2023 and July 2025, the research applies a systematic approach encompassing skill frequency aggregation, temporal trend mapping, growth rate computation, and correlation analysis. The findings reveal that project management, Python, and UX/UI design are foundational skills, while Python, cloud computing, and agile methodologies are rapidly emerging as high-growth competencies. The presence of these technical and project-oriented skills is strongly associated with increased job market activity, whereas traditional customer service and sales roles are becoming less predictive of employment opportunities. These results reflect both global trends and provide transferable guidance for Indonesia’s digital economy. The study underscores the importance of aligning training and curriculum development with evolving industry needs and highlights the necessity for continuous monitoring of skill trends and adaptive policy responses to support Indonesia’s transition toward a resilient, future-ready technology workforce. Further research integrating local Indonesian data and longitudinal perspectives is recommended to deepen understanding of workforce dynamics in the digital era.

Keywords: Technology Workforce, Skill Demand, Labor Market Analytics, Workforce Planning