College students, like employers in the tech industry, are gearing up for the campus hiring season as the school year draws to a close. At this year’s National Technology Day, industry insiders said generative artificial intelligence, automation, metaverse, blockchain 5G, and quantum computing are the keywords of the day.
Kunal Prohit, chief digital services officer at Tech Mahindra, explained trends and job demands across the country, and how technologies such as generative AI (artificial intelligence), automation, the metaverse, blockchain, 5G and quantum computing are emerging. Fusion is unlocking possibilities, he said. By unlocking new possibilities for business and building a more connected world, we can significantly reduce the cost of doing business.
Similarly, Ankh Jain, Managing Director of MediaTek, said AI, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML) and Cloud Computing are the real possibilities for the IT sector in the next decade of technology growth in India. He said that it is an important factor that draws out sexuality. .
With the ongoing debate about AI and other immersive technologies stealing jobs, there were ways to change the outcome, says Manab Subord, managing director of 1M1B. “People from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities can enter the virtual employment economy. New jobs are expected to outnumber people and the animation, visual effects, games and cartoons (AVGC) sector in India will also grow rapidly in the next 5-10 years.”
Foundit, one of the leading talent platforms, says demand for AI talent has grown 11% over the past six months, leading to strong hiring growth. “AI is expected to create new roles and increase employment opportunities,” said Foundit CEO Sekhar Garisa.
What are the most in-demand jobs?
According to data provided by Foundit, the most in-demand jobs and skills include software engineers, data engineers and scientists, Python developers, marketing analytics consultants, AWS data architects, ML engineers, AI product managers, and BI developers. It is included.
“The growing demand for these roles across the industry has led to a shortage of specialized skills among professionals, leading to a setback in hiring. I find it difficult to recruit the right candidates,” Garisa said.
But Foundit said ML operations, natural language processing, Java, Python, DevOps, big data, Azure, Unix, TensorFlow, and neural networks are the most in-demand skills at the moment.
What do employers want?
Ahead of the campus recruitment season, TeamLease HRtech CEO Sumit Sabharwal said employers in the IT industry typically look for a mix of technical and soft skills when hiring freshmen. . “On the technical side, skills such as programming language proficiency, understanding of data structures and algorithms, knowledge of web development, and familiarity with cloud technologies are in high demand. The Lord is increasingly interested in candidates with skills in these areas,” he said.
He added, “As the threat of cyberattacks grows, so does the demand for cybersecurity professionals. Knowledge of security protocols, risk management, network architecture, and ethical hacking is critical for these roles.” .”
Ankush Singra, CEO and co-founder of coding Ninjas, said companies are likely to prioritize candidates with additional qualifications that are industry-ready. “A candidate’s skill set remains the most important factor in recruitment, and in some cases even more important than qualifications. , utilize upskilling programs designed to bridge the gap between traditional education and industry demand,” he said.
Another industry insider, Aanchal Chaudhary, HR manager at mFilterIt, also said that the IT industry will focus on individual technical and soft skills when hiring. “Given the rapidly evolving nature of the tech industry, adaptability, willingness to learn, and a passion for innovation and problem-solving will also be appreciated by recruiters,” she said.
However, Harshvendra Soin, Global Chief Human Resources Officer and Marketing Officer at Tech Mahindra, one of the leading recruiters, said he believes there are major areas such as AI, IoT, XDS (customer experience), deep tech and space technology. He said that he is focusing on developing human resources across fields. Above all.
“We are working with leading IITs and other companies to recruit bright minds and passion to ‘run better, change faster and grow bigger’ for a sustainable future. We are reaching out to engineering colleges,” he said. news 18.
He added, “Working with universities and major technology institutes helps identify collaboration synergies, builds employee capabilities, and hires talent, while also enabling research and development and new product development. We are also hiring in secondary cities such as Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram and Kolkata to expand our talent pool and improve our agility. ”
Will layoff concerns affect campus hiring?
Concerns about layoffs and their implications are resurfacing ahead of the hiring season. Vice Chancellor of KL Deemed University, Dr. G. Paruda Saradhi Varma, believes layoffs will play an important role in the hiring season.
“Each layoff creates a unique knock-on effect on the job market, impacting the supply and demand of available talent. It’s important to approach the hiring season with empathy and strategic planning to ensure results,” he said.
Meanwhile, LPU dean advocate Rashmi Mittal said that while job cuts are a reality for many companies, recruiters need to look beyond short-term cost savings to see the long-term impact on the industry. said it was important to consider.
“Recruiting from campus allows companies to tap into new perspectives and ideas and to train and develop people in ways that are consistent with their own culture and values. It can influence career decisions, but ultimately it’s up to companies to demonstrate their commitment to their employees and the industry as a whole,” she added.
