Recent demanding technical skills

5 Technical skills that will lead to a high-paying in-demand jobs[1]

• Java
  Skill: Java is a computer programming language most often used for building software.

Jobs it can help you do: Java has long been a vital programming tool for software developers and engineers, occupations that have some of the highest median base salaries.

• Structural Query Language (SQL)

Skill: Structural Query Language (SQL) is a programming language used to manage databases, allowing you to insert, update and modify data.

Jobs it can help you do: SQL can help you snag a business analyst or data analyst position. Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Jonathan Rosenberg, advisor to CEO Larry Page, say that data analytics will become increasingly important in workplaces.

• Bilingualism

Skill: Bilingualism is the ability to speak more than one language.

Jobs it can help you do: Employers in every sector from hospitality to finance are looking for people with this skill. One sector where bilingualism is particularly helpful is the healthcare. Medical professionals must be able to communicate clearly and efficiently with patients from all walks of life.

• Pediatrics

Skill: Pediatrics is the field of medicine that deals with the medical needs of children.

Jobs it can help you do: Studying pediatrics can help you land a job as a pediatrician, physician assistant or nurse, all jobs that are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the healthcare industry is projected to add more jobs — over 4 million — than any other industry between 2012 and 2022.

• Quality Assurance (QA)

Skill: Quality Assurances is the maintenance of the standards of a product or service.

Jobs it can help you do: At the top of Monster's list of the most in-demand hard skills for college graduates is quality assurance (QA) ability — it can be applied to nearly every industry. Almost all companies need QA experts because they act as the first line of defense against mistakes that can cost a company precious time and resources.