Fresher hiring intent slips to 70% in H2
Hiring intent represents the percentage of employers likely to recruit staff during the six months under consideration. Despite the overall slowdown, industry-level momentum remains strong, with ecommerce and technology startups leading the charge. The sector posted the highest intent to hire freshers at 88%, followed by retail (87%) and manufacturing (82%). "The strong hiring intent in ecommerce and technology startups reflects the dynamic growth in this sector, creating exciting opportunities for freshers," said Shantanu Rooj, founder, TeamLease EdTech.City-wise, Bangalore tops the charts with 81% hiring intent, followed by Mumbai (67%) and Chennai (59%). Smaller organisations continue to display a stronger inclination to hire freshers compared to larger enterprises, though their overall capacity remains limited.Rooj also highlighted the growth of apprenticeship models: "The rise in degree apprenticeship programs further underscores the demand for practical, skill-based learning pathways."The survey found that demand for degree apprenticeships is steadily rising, with manufacturing (37%), engineering & infrastructure (29%), and information technology (18%) showing the highest intent. Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune lead apprenticeship hiring among cities. Among job roles, positions such as IoT engineer, cloud engineer, process automation analyst, junior NLP developer, content marketing executive, and junior actuarial analyst are in high demand. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Hacking, ransom, lawsuits: Why social engineering is TCS, Cognizant's latest headache
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