These are India’s fastest growing jobs for freshers: LinkedIn

With the trend toward more flexible working arrangements growing significantly, solely on-site roles are declining by 15 per cent and hybrid positions are surging by 52 per cent for entry-level roles year-over-year, mentioned the report.

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For fresh graduates who are looking to enter the job market, LinkedIn revealed new data on Wednesday about the fastest-growing roles, industries, functions, and skills in India. LinkedIn data reveals that design, analytics, and programming are the top skills for entry-level roles.

With the trend toward more flexible working arrangements growing significantly, solely on-site roles are declining by 15 per cent and hybrid positions are surging by 52 per cent for entry-level roles year-over-year, mentioned the report. This shift provides fresh graduates with a wider range of work arrangements to choose from and pursue.

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Utilities is the fastest-growing industry for young professionals with a bachelor’s degree. Other top industries hiring fresh graduates include oil, gas and mining, real estate, equipment rental services, and consumer services. Additionally, those without a bachelor’s degree have plenty of opportunities in the education, technology and information and media sectors.

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“Entering a tight job market can be tough, especially at the start of a career journey. Staying updated on industry trends and in-demand jobs, and exploring roles that might not seem obvious at first, can widen options. Many skills today are transferable across industries, and the rise of AI is creating more tech-related roles across various fields, leading companies to seek professionals with diverse educational backgrounds. These hiring trends reflect broader economic patterns like those in the energy sector.

To expand their horizons, job seekers must keep strengthening their skills and networking with professionals,” says Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn career expert and India senior managing editor.

LinkedIn’s tips for freshers

– Showcase skills on LinkedIn profiles to increase visibility among recruiters. LinkedIn will also use the skills that match with relevant job openings.

– Signal interest in new job opportunities with LinkedIn’s Open to Work feature and complement this by posting content around relevant trends or reflections and engaging meaningfully with relevant content from potential employers.

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– Think outside the box. A growing number of industries outside of tech are hiring for roles that require programming skills amid the emergence of AI. Keep career transition trends like these in mind as you seek out your next role as this will widen your pool of opportunities.

To help graduates improve their skills, LinkedIn is also releasing free LinkedIn Learning courses until June 30:

Job hunting for college grads
Turning an internship into a job
Professional networking for career starters
30-Minute Resume Refresh
Mastering common interview questions
Negotiating Your Compensation Package

LinkedIn’s data reveals a diverse range of top jobs for professionals with different educational qualifications. Bachelor’s degree holders can explore roles like Software Engineer, System Engineer, and Programming Analyst. A growing number of Masters holders are being hired as Software Engineer and Data Analyst. Those without a degree can find fulfilling careers in roles like Software Engineer, Secretary, and Design Engineer.