Fresher hiring intent slips to 70% in H2
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India Inc's appetite for fresh talent is showing signs of cooling. Overall, fresher hiring intent has dipped to 70% for the July-December period, marking a 4 percentage point decline from 74% seen in the first half of the year, according to the latest TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report (HY2 2025) released on Tuesday.The report, which surveyed 1,065 employers between May and July, attributes the moderation in demand to a mix of AI-led workforce restructuring, global trade uncertainties, and a sharper focus on retaining experienced employees in core industries.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.
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