Indian companies are increasingly hiring freshers with no formal
degrees, according to a new report. In 2024, for instance, the recruiters
across the country hired 11% freshers without any degree as compared to just 4%
last year, said the report by foundit (previously Monster APAC & ME).
The report also revealed that there has been a substantial
increase in the demand for fresh graduates. While the demand for freshers with
bachelor’s degrees has risen from 59% in 2023 to 71% in 2024; the hiring of
post-graduates dropped considerably – from 37% in 2023 to 18% in 2024.
We’re seeing a clear trend where startups and other companies are
increasingly valuing skills over just academic credentials. This shift means
that young professionals need to focus on acquiring relevant skills to stand
out in the competitive job market. To bridge this gap, there’s a pressing need
for better learning and development initiatives within our educational system,”
said Sekhar Garisa, CEO of foundit.
As per the report, startups in the IT services and Internet
industry lead in fresher hiring with 23% and 22% of jobs directed to new
graduates, respectively. In addition, the foundit data shows that in May 2024,
the freshers were mostly hired by companies based out of metros. For instance,
Delhi NCR (21%) topped the list of cities with highest job postings for
freshers. This was followed by Bengaluru (14%), Mumbai (8%), Chennai (8%), Pune
(8%), and Hyderabad (8%).
IT companies, particularly in the hardware and software sectors,
are showing intent to hire freshers, signalling a shift in hiring strategies in
India. This trend is largely driven by ongoing restructuring efforts within the
industry, focusing on adopting new technologies, optimising costs, enhancing
innovation, and ensuring scalability. The Indian IT, recruitment, and BFSI
(banking, financial services and insurance) sector are particularly seeking
tech talent skilled in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence
(AI), and cybersecurity,” the report said.
The freshers in the IT sector, as per the report, was paid the
highest salary with average salaries ranging from Rs 4.07-7.49 lakh per annum
(LPA). The compensation in the BFSI sector stood at the second spot with
average salaries ranging from Rs 3.06-5.49 LPA. Other sectors offering
competitive salaries includes FMCG, food & packaged food, automotive,
engineering, cement and construction.
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