This article provides step-by-step guidance on using the HolonIQ by QS' Labour Market Intelligence product to identify high-growth, in-demand occupations using the Heatmap and Job Postings Reports.
1. Access the Labour Market Intelligence Platform
Start with the Labour Market Intelligence dataset (product),
Go to the Labour Data and Reports section,
Navigate to the Occupations Report (3rd option),
Select the Heatmap report.
2. Configure the Heatmap Report
You can customize the Heatmap report to display growth rates for specific time periods and sectors:
Choose Growth Rate Time Period
Select your desired time period (e.g., 2023–2025) from the "Cells are" drop-down filter.
Filter by Sector
Use the "Taxonomy Focus" dropdown filter to narrow the Heatmap results by choosing a sector relevant to your interests.
3. Assess Current Job Market Status
To further investigate the real-time demand for a job:
Go to the Job Postings section.
Type the desired job name (e.g., "Sales Assistant" or "Telemarketer").
Adjust filters as needed:
Date range (e.g., past year)
Regional focus (specific location)
Review Short-Term Trends: Zoom in on shorter time frames to identify recent fluctuations in job postings for your selected occupation
Confirm Trends with Job Posting Volume:
A higher number of current job postings (e.g., "Sales Assistant") supports Heatmap data showing growth.
Conversely, low or declining postings (e.g., "Telemarketer") confirm shrinking demand.
Summary
Follow these steps to:
Identify which occupations are projected to grow or decline
Validate those projections with current job posting data