JOB LISTINGS
Tier I cities dominate in blue-collar gig job opportunities: Report
A recent report by WorkIndia highlights the growing impact of the gig economy in India's urban landscape. Tier-I cities dominated short-term blue-collar job opportunities, accounting for 67.1% of openings from June 2023 to June 2024, with Delhi leading at 17.7% and Mumbai at 16.57%. Tier-II cities followed with 26% of job openings, while tier-III cities faced higher competition despite 11% of applications. Back-office roles were most in demand, comprising 34.5% of jobs, reflecting a shift towards digital skills in roles like online marketing, marking a significant trend in workforce dynamics.
Graphics with ET: Centre to continue to focus on infrastructure creation in Budget 2024
The Centre remains dedicated to transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, with a continued emphasis on building infrastructure to attract investments, generate employment, lower logistics expenses, and improve the business environment. ET examines the desired improvements in the road sector.
Mass layoffs at PwC after exodus of clients in China
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is reducing staff in China due to declining revenue prospects and client exodus. Over 100 employees across Beijing, Shanghai, and other locations are being laid off. The firm faces regulatory scrutiny and client losses, prompting job inquiries from competitors. PwC's mainland China arm could face record fines and operational suspension.
Ethical Hacking Skills: A must-have for freshers entering the modern employment landscape
Freshers can boost their employability in cybersecurity by acquiring ethical hacking skills. With a talent shortage in the field, opportunities abound for roles like Penetration Tester and Security Analyst. Entry-level salaries range from ₹3,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 per annum in India, with growth potential to earn up to 30 lakhs per annum for senior-level hackers.
How Canada is turning from a dream destination to a nightmare
High property prices, lack of jobs and rising crime are rendering Canada into a nightmare -- so much so that a high cost of living has triggered reverse migration from Canada.
Infrastructure status: Hotel companies' budget wish
The hospitality industry is advocating for infrastructure status in the upcoming budget to access better financing options and attract investment. There is a growing need for more hotel rooms to support the ambitious tourism targets set for the future.
Hotel Association of India seeks infrastructure status for hotels ahead of budget
The hospitality industry is advocating for infrastructure status for hotels ahead of the budget, highlighting the importance of access to finance and investment opportunities. With a focus on job creation and industry growth, government officials are considering expanding the harmonized list of infrastructure to support the sector's development. Stay updated for potential updates in the upcoming budget.
Envisioning a career in legaltech? Check out the in-demand roles, skills & more
The widespread adoption of technology has transformed the legal industry, giving rise to 'legaltech.' Legaltech offers various opportunities, including roles for tech innovators, product managers, and consultants. Hemant Krishna from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. notes that AI has significantly boosted the legal tech industry's prominence.
White collar hiring activity dips by 7.62% in June: Report
In June, white-collar hiring activity dropped by 7.62 per cent, with sectors like telecom, BPO/ITES, education, and Global Capability Centres witnessing a decline. Insurance, FMCG/food industry, and pharmaceutical sectors saw positive growth. Cities in Rajasthan and Gujarat showed resilience, with Jodhpur, Kota, Rajkot, and Surat leading in new job creation. Mini-metros outpaced metros in hiring, with Gujarat emerging as a silver lining, according to Naukri JobSpeak Index.
Job applicant asked to dance during interview after listing it as hobby: Viral Video
A viral video on social media features a job applicant surprising a company's HR team during an interview by spontaneously dancing to 'Kajra Re' from Bunty Aur Babli. Posted on Instagram with the caption "When HR takes your skill seriously," the video quickly gained popularity, amassing 5.6 million views and 144,000 likes. Despite initial skepticism about its authenticity, the video's humorous take on a job interview scenario has sparked lively reactions from amused viewer
Green jobs in textile can become the largest job opportunity in India: Aditya Birla Fashion’s Naresh Tyagi
As the world of textile rapidly moves towards becoming sustainable, it also seeks skills for the same. India, which is one of the largest textile manufacturers, can create a big pool of green talent.
Saturday bank holiday June 2024: Are banks closed this Saturday, June 22?
Saturday bank holiday June 2024: Both private and public sector banks will remain closed on all national holidays, state regional holidays, the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, as well as on all Sundays.
Travelling like a professional: Here are some neat packing tips for your next long weekend
A frequent traveler appears to have a few superpowers embedded in them, one of which can include, packing up their bags faster than light. Be it packing or unpack around a trip, travelers who know some good tips, are always one step ahead of others.
Broader & lasting growth, jobs top FM Nirmala Sitharaman's to-do list
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released two tax devolution instalments totaling ₹1,39,751 crore to 28 states for development and capital spending.
Freshers, take note: Data proficiency is becoming the key to multiple career opportunities
Data analysis is a crucial skill valued by employers across industries. It involves extracting insights from raw data using statistical tools. Lokesh Nigam and Krishna Kumar emphasize its importance in decision-making and career growth.
'One Nation One Election, UCC, growth of India's global profile': Industrialist Harsh Goenka lists out expectations from Modi 3.0
Expecting Narendra Modi-led NDA to come back to power for a historic third term, Goenka said he expects implementation of One Nation One Election, Uniform Civil Code and further growth of India's global profile. In his post, he also expects agricultural reforms, continued efforts to boost economy through infrastructure and manufacturing, further push digitalisation, expand healthcare and education, job creation a priority, labour reforms, greater investments in energy and climate, and further grow India's global profile.
Fake job offers in India or abroad: How to spot a fraudulent job offer, know the full list of authorised agents for foreign jobs
Fake job offers: India is such a country where millions of young people reside and many of them are searching for a job either within India or abroad. Younger people have aspirations and enthusiasm which fraudsters are using to dupe them with fake job offers. In the recent past many young Indians were taken abroad to work in scam jobs, etc.
Best place to live in USA: Check full list, key details
Best place to live in the US top ten list is out and there are some interesting city and locations.
Jobs listed on govt portal rise 3x to 10.9 mn in FY24
The government's job portal saw a three-fold increase in vacancies to 10.9 million in FY24, marking the highest mobilization since its launch in 2015. The number of jobseekers shortlisted increased 53% to 8.72 million, with finance and insurance sector having the highest number of vacancies at 4.66 million. The data also revealed a surge in low-skilled and low-paid jobs, with 6.88 million jobs posted for 12th pass job seekers.
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