An even more recent report released by the White House on Dec. 20 predicts a staggering 47 percent of U.S. jobs being at risk from the advent of artificial intelligence and increase in computerization. Although this sort of disruption may take decades, interestingly the skills most sought after by industry according to LinkedIn, Upwork and Opportunity are to do with computer programming.

Here are the 10 most sought after skills for 2016-17:

1. Cloud and Distributed Computing

2. Statistical Analysis and Data Mining

3. Web Architecture and Development Framework

4. Middleware and Integration Software

5. User Interface Design

6. Network and Information Security

7. Mobile Development

8. Data Presentation

9. SEO/SEM Marketing

10. Storage Systems and Management

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