This Week in Indian Hiring, by the Numbers
A snapshot of the current Indian job market with focus on open postings, skills in demand, and top hiring companies.
This week, Recroid's feed shows 38,244 postings open right now across all countries. In the last 7 days, 11,718 postings were added globally. Of these, 10,620 are located in India. Internships make up 780 of the open postings worldwide.
A total of 8,266 postings state a pay figure, providing transparency in compensation. For freshers, 774 postings are open that require 0 years of experience. 15,698 postings are read directly from employer career sites, ensuring authenticity.
In terms of skills, Python is mentioned in 265 postings, making it a top skill in demand. SQL follows with 204 mentions, and Java with 193. Other notable skills include AWS (172), SAP (163), Azure (159), Excel (153), CI/CD (140), Go (131), and DevOps (117).
Leading the hiring charge, Genpact has 151 new postings, followed by Mastercard with 120, and Accenture with 104. Other active companies include Statestreet (87), Caterpillar (66), an unknown company (60), Amazon (47), and Swiggy (36).
For freshers, focusing on acquiring skills like Python and SQL could be beneficial. Placement cells can guide students towards opportunities at companies like Genpact and Mastercard.