JOB SEEKER

India’s manufacturing sector grew 40% between June 2022-2024. CNC jobs rose 160%, production supervisors 155%, machine operators 119%. Indeed attributes this to modernisation and specialised skills. Sashi Kumar cited communication skills (17% demand...

A notice has been issued to a private firm in Gujarat's Bharuch district after a chaotic scene at walk-in interviews for 40 vacancies, where nearly 800 aspirants turned up, leading to a stampede-like situation due to mismanagement. The company condu...

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.

Switching jobs during economic downturns is risky. Murali Santhanam notes job security concerns; healthcare and tech remain stable. Ankit Agarwal cites competition, salary constraints, and urgent roles. Enhancing skills, leveraging networks, maintai...

For better or worse, there are tons of younger job seekers competing for fewer jobs than before, and willing to work longer hours for a lower title and salary. How can you optimise your job strategy based on the challenges for your age bracket?

Tasmania's Off Season offers 10 distinct experiences for those seeking a break from routine. From conducting music in caves to exploring paranormal activities at historical sites, these odd jobs promise adventure and creativity. Essential informatio...

Former Google MD Parminder Singh, now COO of Tatler Asia, warns against misrepresenting academic credentials after encountering a job candidate claiming 'Harvard alum' status with only a short-term course. Singh stresses the distinction between shor...

Employers are focusing on competitive wages and growth opportunities to attract top talent amid shift in preference among employees away from 9-5 jobs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beneficial for job applications, but over-reliance on it for drafting cover letters can lack personalization. Sashi Kumar from Indeed India emphasizes the importance of a human touch in cover letters to convey authent...

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 j...

The Tamil Nadu government has warned aspiring job seekers about unscrupulous recruitment agents promising jobs in Southeast Asia. Recent rescues of deceived youths highlight the dangers of illegal activities and human trafficking. Authorities stress...

The Tamil Nadu government warns against deceptive job offers from Southeast Asia, urging caution among job seekers. Instances of coercion into illicit activities prompt legal action against offenders. The Non-Resident Tamils’ Welfare Department inte...

Stefanie Fackrell, a recruiter with 15 years at tech giants like Google and Apple, advises job seekers to keep resumes simple and avoid flashy designs. Speaking to CNBC Make It, she stresses the importance of a clean format that highlights achieveme...

The report highlighted a notable surge in job clicks, observing a 161 per cent surge in job seeker engagement in Hyderabad and an 80 per cent increase in Bengaluru. However, the report highlighted an overall reduction in IT job openings nationwide, ...

In the fiscal year 2023-24, the National Career Service (NCS) job portal displayed a notable trend in job vacancies surpassing the number of job seekers. According to NCS data, there were 87,27,900 registered job-seekers compared to 1,092,4161 job v...

The rapid evolution of app-based delivery services has introduced a new era of convenience, with 'quick commerce' delivering items faster than ever before. These services are no longer limited to food but also function as quick couriers for a variet...

Government and other stakeholders must work with schools, colleges, training outfits and local authorities to increase awareness. Partnerships with other governments sharing information to identify and take action against fraud need to be enhanced.

India's tech industry is highly cyclical and should hope to spring back once Western central bankers start pulling back on interest rates. By redefining human-computer interaction, AI is expected to speed up the dispersal of technology across econom...

Indian companies have the most positive hiring outlook globally for the April-June quarter, with a net employment outlook of 36%. The survey by Manpower Group also shows strong hiring intentions in sectors like healthcare, life sciences, communicati...