Why Employers Are Hiring for Innovation

There has been an increased need for innovation in organizational settings to help established companies remain relevant and compete effectively with up-and-coming startups. To meet this demand, companies are looking for creative, innovative individuals who can think outside the box to deliver new answers to emerging questions and provide real solutions to the most challenging consumer and organizational problems. In fact, the #1 skill employers say they are looking for when hiring is creative problem-solving.

Consider that on a single recent day:

• There were 757,911 jobs on Indeed that mentioned the word “innovation” 
• There were 130,302 jobs on Indeed that mentioned the specific title “growth innovation manager” 
• There were 152,144 jobs on Indeed that mentioned the specific title “product innovation manager” 
• There were 268 “innovation manager” jobs open
• There were 96 “innovation director” jobs open

Innovation jobs are being created every day with innovation centers and chief innovation officers becoming increasingly common additions to the organizational chart.

If you want to prepare to be a game-changer or difference maker in your field, Cedarville University’s online Master of Arts in innovation degree program will equip you with the knowledge and practical hands-on skills to be among those who will lead the way in enacting real change through creative ideas. And, with a biblical foundation in every course, pursing a Christian  master’s in innovation from Cedarville will help you recognize God as the Master Creator and the author of all creativity.