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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
66% Indian professionals trust degrees over short courses for career growth: Report
Even in an era dominated by micro-courses, YouTube tutorials, and on-demand certifications, the traditional degree continues to hold strong ground among Indian professionals. According to TeamLease EdTech's latest report on the impact of upskilling on performance appraisals, nearly 66 per cent of respondents 'most definitely' believe that long-term upskilling via degrees and diplomas carries strong career signaling value. Only a small fraction, about 8 per cent, were unsure of its relevance. Are short courses falling short? Not necessarily. The report finds that professionals are still heavily engaging with short-term formats for real-time learning needs. In fact, over 50 per cent of respondents said they used online tutorials (like YouTube) or short online certifications lasting 1–3 months. This preference is especially visible in fields like Sales and Marketing, where over 80 per cent of respondents relied on such formats to build job-relevant skills. However, when it comes to career advancement, role shifts, and long-term growth, traditional programmes still dominate the perception of value. Are degrees the ultimate career currency? The survey indicates that formal education is seen not just as a knowledge acquisition tool, but also as a reliable currency in performance discussions and promotion cycles. This is particularly significant in a climate where professionals are increasingly taking charge of their growth journeys. The report highlights that over 84 per cent of respondents took up some form of upskilling in the past 12 months, with many aiming to future-proof their careers. Among them, those opting for formal, long-duration learning believe it positions them more strongly for advancement. What drives this trust in traditional degrees? A key insight lies in career planning behaviours. According to the report, about 61 per cent of professionals said their primary motivation for upskilling was future career planning. Interestingly, those with a long-term outlook were three times more likely to report clarity in their professional growth trajectory, even when promotions didn't follow immediately. This supports the idea that professionals view degrees not as quick wins, but as meaningful investments that enhance long-term career credibility. Who's paying for these degrees? Surprisingly, 46 per cent of professionals self-funded their most recent upskilling efforts, with only about 24 per cent receiving full employer sponsorship. This trend reflects not just initiative, but also a strong belief that investing in formal learning pays off, whether or not companies back it financially. The report also notes that tech and finance professionals were among the highest self-funders, with nearly 78 per cent in these sectors covering their costs. Short-term for survival, long-term for growth Given the data, this seems to be the emerging dual trend. While professionals turn to short, just-in-time content to solve immediate challenges, they still pursue long-form programs like diplomas and post-graduate degrees for role enhancements and career pivots. The TeamLease report notes that over 42 per cent of respondents reported a promotion, role enhancement, or salary hike within 18 months of upskilling, and a large share of them had invested in longer-term learning formats. The data is based on a nationwide survey conducted by TeamLease EdTech, which took insights from 14,316 professionals across diverse sectors, including Sales, Technology, HR, Finance, and Operations. The study aimed to understand how upskilling influences key career milestones—particularly performance appraisals, promotions, and role enhancements—while also examining the motivations behind learning and who funds it. ... Read More
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Fresher hiring intent in India's telecom sector at 45% in 1H25
New Delhi: The Indian telecom sector continues its stable trajectory in workforce demand, with fresher hiring intent standing at 45% in the first half of 2025, according to a report on Thursday. The report (based on HY1, that is, January-June 2025) by TeamLease EdTech showed that telecom remains a significant employment generator as the sector rapidly transitions to 5G networks, cloud-native architecture, and enhanced cyber resilience. While the sector witnessed a marginal decline from the 48% freshers hiring intent reported in the previous half-year (July-December 2024), the momentum remains robust, driven by demand for specialised roles like radiofrequency (RF) engineers, network security analysts, and field technical engineers. Cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Hyderabad Kolkata, and Indore are seeing a high demand for these roles. Freshers can find varied opportunities in the sector but with domain-specific skills, particularly in network security, cloud computing , and DevOps. Essential tech tools like project management software and task-tracking platforms are also considered vital by employers to streamline complex network deployment and management functions. "Though the sector is expanding, employers are not just hiring to scale operations. They wish to future-proof their networks with specialized talent. This is where freshers with targeted certifications in RF, cybersecurity, and cloud ecosystems stand out," said Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO of TeamLease Edtech. "We're also seeing telecom roles blend with IT and data functions, creating hybrid job profiles that didn't exist a few years ago. It's a signal for academic institutions to realign curriculum and for aspirants to skill up with agility," Rooj added. Besides technical skills, aspirants also need to focus on associated soft skills, including analytical reasoning, adaptability, and interpersonal communication. The report comes ahead of World Telecom Day, observed every year on May 17, to increase global awareness about the societal changes brought by the internet and new technologies.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
74% of employers plan to hire freshers with AI-related roles in H1 2025: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly reshaping the country's job market and a significant percentage of employers intend to hire freshers with varied AI-related roles in the first half of this year, a report said on Tuesday. According to TeamLease EdTech 's recent Career Outlook Report 2025 , over 74 per cent of employers in the country intend to hire freshers during January-June 2025. AI-related roles are taking the lead in the job market, which is in line with the government's push to reinstate the country's commitment to technological progression and workforce growth. "The evolving job market is redefining how talent is evaluated. Employers are no longer just hiring for degrees, they're prioritising skills in areas like data visualization, cloud computing, and robotics. "This shift is creating unparalleled opportunities for freshers to step into high-impact roles and become key drivers of innovation across industries," TeamLease EdTech Head of Employability Business and COO Jaideep Kewalramani said. TeamLease EdTech's recent 'Career Outlook Report 2025' is based on a survey among 649 employers across India. Meanwhile, the report revealed that after AI, 70 per cent of players in e-commerce and technology start-ups are planning to hire freshers, followed by the manufacturing sector at 66 per cent and engineering and infrastructure at 62 per cent. Cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai remain key employment hubs, with hiring intent in these cities reaching 78 per cent, 65 per cent, and 57 per cent, respectively. Companies are seeking talent that understands robotic process automation, performance marketing, network security, and financial risk analysis, said the report. In terms of essential technology tools, employers prioritise productivity and collaboration tools (83 per cent), project management software (73 per cent), and data visualization tools (64 per cent), it added.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Freshers with AI skills in demand as employers prioritise tech-led roles: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping India's job market, with companies accelerating recruitment for AI-focused roles. As per the Career Outlook Report 2025 by TeamLease EdTech , 74 percent of employers intend to hire freshers in the January-June 2025 period, with AI-related roles leading the demand. The surge in hiring aligns with the Centre's push to scale technological developments and workforce readiness. The Union Budget has allocated Rs 500 crore for a Centre of Excellence in AI for Education. Alongside this, initiatives such as the PM Research Fellowship and the expansion of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) aim to strengthen AI research and skill development. Jaideep Kewalramani, head of the employability business and chief operating officer at TeamLease EdTech, said, 'The evolving job market is redefining how talent is evaluated. Employers are no longer just hiring for degrees; they're prioritising skills in areas like data visualisation, cloud computing, and robotics. This shift is creating unparalleled opportunities for freshers to step into high-impact roles and become key drivers of innovation across industries.' Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Texas Apartments at Great Prices (See List) Affordable Apartments For Rent Near Undo Hiring intent is highest in ecommerce and technology startups (70 percent), followed by manufacturing (66 percent) and engineering and infrastructure (62 percent). Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai are key hiring hubs with intent at 78 percent, 65 percent, and 57 percent, respectively. Skills in robotic process automation, performance marketing, network security, and financial risk analysis are in demand. Employers prioritise tools such as productivity and collaboration platforms (83 percent), project management software (73 percent), and data visualisation tools (64 percent). Jobseekers are focussing on data visualisation and analysis tools (92 percent), coding assistance tools (66 percent), and prompt engineering tools (57 percent). Live Events Employers also value computational thinking, interpersonal skills, analytical reasoning, and adaptability for entry-level roles. The report is based on a survey of 649 employers across India. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
70 pc of E-com, tech startups intend to hire freshers in India with AI in mind: Report
New Delhi: About 70 per cent of e-commerce and tech startups in India intend to hire freshers in the first half of 2025, with high demand for AI-centric roles, a report showed on Tuesday. Overall, 74 per cent of employers in the country intend to hire freshers for the January-June period, with varied AI-related roles taking the lead. This uptick in demand for AI-related roles is also in line with the government's push to reinstate the country's commitment to technological progression and workforce growth, according to 'Career Outlook Report 2025' by TeamLease EdTech. The annual union budget has allocated Rs 500 crore for the Centre of Excellence in AI for Education. This further showcases India's zeal to proliferate AI research and skills at a massive scale. Investing in innovative technologies and workforce development, the PM Research Fellowship and the expansion of IITs are other initiatives to create a future-ready youth workforce that is equipped with AI expertise and proficient with cutting-edge technologies. These changes also point towards the crucial role that AI will play in productivity and automation, especially with the increased funding for R&D, digital infrastructure, and high-tech skilling programmes, said the report. 'The evolving job market is redefining how talent is evaluated. Employers are no longer just hiring for degrees; they're prioritising skills in areas like data visualization, cloud computing, and robotics. This shift is creating unparalleled opportunities for freshers to step into high-impact roles and become key drivers of innovation across industries,' said Jaideep Kewalramani, Head of Employability Business and COO, TeamLease EdTech. Cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai remain key employment hubs, with hiring intent in these cities reaching 78 per cent, 65 per cent and 57 per cent, respectively. Companies are seeking talent that understands robotic process automation, performance marketing, network security and financial risk analysis. The most sought-after soft skills for entry-level positions reflect a blend of technical and interpersonal capabilities. Specifically, employers are looking for computational thinking and interpersonal skills to drive innovation, backed by analytic reasoning for strategic decisions and adaptability to thrive in dynamic work environments, the report mentioned.
