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Electronics and mechanical engineering talent is in demand, especially in the automotive industry, Rica Bhattacharyya reports for The Economic Times. Citing Quess Digital Engineering data, the report says that electronics engineering talent is sought after across industries, with a focus on AI, ML, and Cloud Computing integration. Meanwhile, mechanical engineering is seeing a demand for CAD specialists and CAE experts. As the automotive industry gears up for the EV and autonomous vehicle revolution, it is also looking for experts in electric powertrains, infotainment, and ADAS, said Krishna Agrawal (Kishan), VP of Quess Digital Engineering. Overall, engineers will be in demand across India's tech sector, reports Business Standard. The industry will need more than one million engineers with advanced skills in AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity over the next two to three years, according to nasscom's Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer Sangeeta Gupta. Another report by The Economic Times says that demand for software engineers trained in emerging technologies is on the rise, according to Teamlease Digital. Emerging roles include AI Ethics Officer, Quantum Computing Engineer, Edge Computing Engineer, Blockchain Developer, Data Privacy Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, Cloud Native Developer, and Robotics Control Engineer. Source: The Economic Times: https://lnkd.in/eWD77WTC https://lnkd.in/edj4Q_fu Business Standard: https://lnkd.in/gUsDFTUT ✍ : Isha Chitnis 📸 : Getty Images Activate to view larger image,

BRITISH TELECOM (BT) is planning to hire 1,000 people in India by the end of this year, Ashutosh Kumar reports for The Economic Times. Harmeen Mehta, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at the BT Group, says that out of the 1,000 professionals, 600 will be hired for its digital unit. The team leads digital transformation and creates products and services, the report says. Around 40% of BT’s tech talent is based in India, Mehta adds. The company has 14,000 employees overall across the country, with offices in Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Last year, BT had announced that it will reduce its headcount by 40%, or 55,000 employees, but the impact on India is yet to be assessed, the report adds. Source: The Economic Times - https://lnkd.in/gRgCzU6d ✍: Abhiraj Ganguli 📷: Getty Images #HiringAlert #HiringNews #Telecom

Team KonnectNXT is thrilled to announce the addition of Smita Agarwal as our Chief Product Officer. With nearly 20 years of robust tech and entrepreneurial experience, Smita brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Smita is an engineer and Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta alumna from the EPBM batch 17-18. Smita will be leading the entire product management cycle for KonnectNXT. We warmly welcome Smita and are confident that our organisation will reach greater heights with her exceptional skills and expertise. She can be reached at [email protected]. #chiefproductofficer #cpo #konnectnxt

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Thanks so much, YourStory Media for covering KonnectNXT. We are really grateful to our customers, investors, and most importantly our rockstar team members. We believe after thorough research and customer interactions that "Resumes are the biggest blocker in the recruitment process". "KonnectNXT is poised to make RESUMES irrelevant sooner than anticipated." Thanks so much Pooja Malik for covering KonnectNXT, Bhuvana Kamath for connecting with the right team for coverage. And a huge shoutout to Shradha Sharma for building such a platform where anyone can be heard. You have been an inspiration for all entrepreneurs and specially women founders. Thanks for building YourStory Media Read more about the startup and its plans 🔗 Link in our comments section below. #Startups #Entrepreneurs #Hiring #Recruitment #Jobs Two small disclaimers - # We raised an angel cheque pre-product at a valuation of 10Cr from IIM-C & IIM-A alumni group. # We only extract data once the candidate enters his/her profile url on his/her own, and we extract only data openly available and put it on profile page. Purely compliant with all policies.

With the launch of its first GenAI Studio in Chennai, digital engineering services provider Ascendion is looking to hire 180 freshers from colleges across the city, The New Indian Express reports. The US-based firm plans to quadruple its headcount in the coming years, CEO Karthik Krishnamurthy says. “The focus is on AI impacting lives,” he shares, adding that the engineers are being trained to also become consumers of AI. More global capability centres are also coming up across the country, paving the way for job opportunities for early career professionals, Riya Tandon reports for The Economic Times. Tech roles in AI/Machine Learning, data analytics, cybersecurity, full stack and UI/UX, and cloud computing/blockchain are in demand, the report says further. Earlier, Tech Mahindra had announced plans for hiring 6,000 freshers in the FY25, while HCLTech also shared plans to onboard 10,000 young graduates in the same period, moneycontrol reports. Setting up its new technology excellence centre in Hyderabad, fintech company CASHe also plans to add 300 new hires across experience levels in domains like technology, data science, and Machine Learning, among others. Sources: The New Indian Express: https://lnkd.in/ggvPRmQb The Economic Times: https://lnkd.in/gCHkDiPH moneycontrol.com: https://lnkd.in/gngmfVKN https://lnkd.in/gfd8mX7A https://lnkd.in/gmsZauFj ✍: Dipal Desai 📸: Getty Images #freshers #hiring

As the academic year comes to a close, the class of 2024 is gearing up to set foot into the world of work. But between a lukewarm turnout at the campus placements, rise of artificial intelligence (AI), and a constantly evolving job market — what’s in store for these freshers? Utilities are the fastest-growing industry for young professionals with a bachelor’s degree, according to LinkedIn’s 2024 Guide to Kickstarting Your Career report. Written and proofread by: Dipal Desai Data and analysis: Yao Huang Graphics: Kyle Ranson-Walsh and Gowtham Balamurugan #freshers #placements #jobs

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The e-commerce industry has seen significant growth in the last few years, Riya Tandon reports for The Economic Times. And with that, job opportunities are surging, the report says. In fact, the demand for jobs increased by 18% in 2023 and is projected to grow between 15-20% this year, says a report by Gi Group. While 52% retailers are looking to hire fresh graduates, 38% are on the lookout for experienced professionals, the report says. Data analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and product management are some of the in-demand job roles, says Pravin Kutty, VP and Head HR at Snapdeal. When it comes to non-tech roles, digital and performance marketing, and influencer marketing are in demand, he adds. Candidates looking to enter this industry must be excellent at adaptability, communication skills and analytical thinking. Apart from this being efficient in quality audits, business operations, and marketplace analytics also holds value, the report says further. The e-commerce industry has been constantly evolving, driven by changing consumer behaviour, shopping habits, and innovation. With a current market size of ₹8.2 trillion, the industry is expected to reach ₹26 trillion by 2030, the report adds. Source: https://lnkd.in/ei9nze66 https://lnkd.in/e9-TWcQn ✍: Divya Pathak 📷: Getty Images #RetailJobs #Ecommerce

Manufacturing Sector Forecasts a 7% Surge In Fresher's Hiring: Report The manufacturing industry's commitment to hiring fresh talent stood at 48 per cent during January–June 2024, up from 41 per cent in the preceding July–December 2023 period. Key roles in demand comprise Product Designers, Automation Engineers, Embedded Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Quality Assurance Assistants, necessitating certifications or bachelor's degrees in Product Design, Automation Engineering, Embedded Systems and Design, Mechanical Engineering, and Quality Analysis. https://lnkd.in/gRXWb-tg #freshers #placement #hiring