88 % Indian working professionals looking for job change in 2024 , reveals survey
88 % Indian working professionals looking for job change in 2024 , reveals survey
As Indian professionals navigate their career paths in 2024, the job market is poised for increased competition, according to insights from Nirajita Banerjee, Career Expert and Senior Managing Editor for LinkedIn India. The report sheds light on key trends and aspirations shaping the professional landscape in the country:
Highly competitive job market:
With more professionals entering the job market, the competition is expected to intensify.
Nine out of 10 professionals (88%) in India are actively seeking new job roles in 2024.
Career exploration and change:
Nearly eight in 10 (79%) Indian employees express a willingness to explore opportunities outside their current industry or role. Desire for better work-life balance (42%) and the need for higher wages (37%) are among the top reasons cited for considering job changes.
Challenges in skill matching:
Professionals face challenges in matching their skills to desired job roles, with 45% expressing uncertainty in this aspect. Fast-paced changes in AI-related skills contribute to the difficulty in keeping up with evolving job requirements.
Changing job search strategies:
Frustration in the job search process is reported by 55% of professionals, and 59% experience infrequent responses from recruiters. A majority (72%) are adapting their job search strategies, and exploring new formats such as video and digital resumes.
AI Adoption for efficiency:
About 81% of professionals express interest in using AI to enhance the efficiency and productivity of their job hunt. Job search activity on the LinkedIn platform witnessed a 5% year-on-year increase in 2023.
As professionals gear up for a competitive job market, the report underscores the dynamic nature of career aspirations, the impact of AI on skills, and the evolving strategies employed in the job search process.
