‘Tough Times Ahead for Fresh IT Graduates’: Mumbai CEO Warns About 2025 Job Market Challenges
‘Tough Times Ahead for Fresh IT Graduates’: Mumbai CEO Warns About 2025 Job Market Challenges
The Indian tech industry may face tough times ahead, especially for fresh IT graduates. Udit Goenka, CEO of TinyCheque and a Mumbai-based entrepreneur, has cautioned that entry-level developers could struggle to secure jobs in 2025.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Goenka advised recent graduates to focus on hands-on experience rather than just academic qualifications. He wrote, “Entry-level IT developers will have a tough time landing a job in 2025. If you have just graduated from college, focus on building live products and make them open source. That’s the only way you can showcase your talent and land a job.”
His post sparked widespread discussion online. Many agreed with his viewpoint, emphasizing the importance of practical skills over degrees. One user commented, “That’s true. Stop relying on degrees, just ship code and show results, or you’ll end up jobless.” Another added, “Exactly! Those who build skills during college will find jobs. Solving real-world problems is key to getting hired.”
However, not everyone shared this perspective. Some questioned whether high grades and prestigious college degrees still guaranteed stable job prospects. One user asked, “What about those who believe that top college marks ensure the best jobs and salaries?”
Entry-level IT developers will have a tough time landing a job in 2025.
— Udit Goenka (@iuditg) March 21, 2025
If you have just graduated from college, focus on building live products and make them open source.
That’s the only way you can showcase your talent and land a job.
AI and Automation Threaten White-Collar Jobs
The discussion also expanded to the broader impact of automation. One commenter noted how driverless cars are threatening jobs for immigrants working as Uber drivers in the U.S. Companies like Waymo are expanding their reach, making practical experience more valuable across industries.
Meanwhile, concerns about AI’s role in white-collar job losses are also growing. Arindam Paul, founder of Atomberg, recently warned on LinkedIn that AI could eliminate 40-50% of white-collar jobs. He highlighted the potential economic impact, stressing that India’s middle class, which drives consumer spending, could be hit hard by this shift.
With automation and AI reshaping the job market, fresh graduates are being urged to adapt by developing real-world skills rather than solely relying on degrees.
