BANGALORE: People study to acquire skills that will help them secure a job once they are done with their schooling. The thing with studies however, is that what you do later on at work is hardly related to what is taught in the classroom. As sad as it is, much of the skill you need in order to be successful are those that you learn on your own.

That doesn’t mean education is not necessary, do not get it wrong, education provides the foundation required for you to hone these skills. So, in the technology world what are the skills that you need for 2015 to secure a good job? Here is a list of them with inputs from Inc.

Big Data: With increase in technology, the amount of data processed everyday is sky rocketing. To contain and analyze these data, companies are looking for high skilled technicians who can work with data at ease.

Big Data is the new business as most of the big Tech giants are pushing towards owning the industry. So, in this race, companies are willing to pay fat salaries for those people who have an edge over the others and can manage and transform this data as profit wielding business for the companies. This should be a motivation for those people who are looking for a career in the technology sector.

Coding: Considered as one of the most demanding skill in the industry, coding is an easy path to success. The thing with coding is that with the internet so apparent and available around the globe, there are ways to learn to code for free. There are classes for kids, young adults and older ones.

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