The study of requirements for the workforce of the digital industries using web scraping techniques

Abstract

This study investigates workforce requirements in Thailand's digital industries, focusing on qualification requirements across five industry groups: hardware and smart devices, software and software services, digital service, digital content, and telecommunication. Employing Python-based web scraping from selected job websites during 2022–2023, the data undergoes natural language processing (NLP) for analysis. Within Group 1 (hardware and smart devices), electrical engineers dominate with 92 positions, emphasizing a demand for engineering expertise. Group 2 (software and software services) sees a surge in programmer roles, totaling 244 positions, showcasing a need for robust programming skills. Group 3 (digital service) prioritizes information technology (IT) support, claiming 354 positions, indicating high demand for IT support qualifications. Graphic design leads Group 4 (digital content) with 587 positions, highlighting the need for a workforce in digital content production. In Group 5 (telecommunication), network engineers dominate with 37 positions, signaling a demand for top-tier network engineering skills. Most positions across groups specify a bachelor's degree and often require prior experience, highlighting the industry's preference for both academic and practical qualifications. This study underscores the digital industry's rapid growth and the sustained demand for a qualified workforce, emphasizing the importance of academic credentials and specialized skills for future employment in these sectors.