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HiRiNG TRENDS & PROJECTIONS

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The IT/telecom industry witnessed a growth of 1 per cent during 2015. Between Jul-Dec 2015, July 2015 was the best month in terms of hiring with a 10 per cent rise in talent demand. The Indian information technology (IT) sector is expected to grow 11 per cent per annum to reach $350 billion by

FY 2025, as per NASSCOM. To sustain the momentum, middle and senior-level professionals will see increased demand in the coming months, say experts. As the Digital India and Make in India initiatives along with Internet of Things pick up pace, demand will also rise for entry-level candidates. The Tech Startups ecosystem has already put India on the global map and will grow more. India will also expand its base of 3,100 tech startups to 11,500 by 2020, as per NASSCOM. In the telecom sector, the user base of smartphones grew to 160 million in 2015, leading to increased internet usage on mobiles. India’s internet economy is expected to touch Rs 10 trillion by 2018, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group and Internet and Mobile Association of India.

Engineers, technology professionals continue to lead demand

IT/TELECOM

KEY TAKEAWAYSn Job share was significant at junior level. however, demand was high at middle and senior level

n Demand was high for core tech, engineering professionals; eDP and MIS roles seek experience

n Opportunities grew in content, digital marketing, quality control, logistics and business development

n Aspiring tech professionals can acquire skills in application programming, which is in demand

n Metros regained the position of IT job hubs with Bengaluru leading the pack

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n Software specialisation took the largest job share, demand dropped by 2%

n Despite 12% job share, application programming posted 7% drop

n Technical writers saw 2% rise in demand though job share was negligible

n Database administration (DBA) posted 1% rise in demand in Jul-Dec 2015

n Demand was stable for network planning professionals at junior level

n Job share for tech and telecom profiles was 75%; demand dropped by 4%

n Demand for hR professionals was stable in Jul-Dec 2015

n engineers, the sought-after role in Jan-Jun 2015, saw a 9% drop

n Demand for electronic engineers grew by over 30%; job share was miniscule

n Sales/BD saw 5% drop in demand, reported 2% rise in Jan-Jun 2015

n FunCTiOnAL ArEAJobs in core iT roles

n While metros accounted for 60% of job share, talent demand was sluggish

n Despite maximum job share, talent demand dropped in Bengaluru (1%)

n International locations reported over 30% rise in demand at junior level

n Delhi saw 6% drop in demand; job share was 19% in Jul-Dec 2015

n With negligible job share, Uttar Pradesh saw 5% rise in talent demand

n TOP LOCATiOnSMore opportunities abroad

Share of jobs in top locations

Bengaluru

Delhi NCR

Mumbai

Pune

Hyderabad

Others

23%

19%

12%

10%

8%

28%

n ArEA OF SPECiALiSATiOnSoftware engineers in demand

Share of jobs in area of specialisation

14%

Software engineer

Application programming

Quality assurance/

testing

Database administration

Graphic/web design/

animation

Others

12%4%

3%3%

64%

Share of jobs in top functional areas

4% HR/PM/TD

3% Marketing

2% Cust. service

8% Others

75% IT/telecom

8% Sales/BD

UNlIke the hiring trend in Jan-Jun 2015, junior-level candidates were mostly in demand for tech support profiles in Jul-Dec 2015 and not core tech roles. Among technology-specific areas, while

software had the maximum share of jobs, electronics specialisation saw the highest demand. While junior-level professionals accounted for the maximum job share, their demand dropped during the Jul-Dec 2015 period. Core technology, telecommunications (IT/telecom) and sales professionals clocked the maximum job share at entry level in the IT/telecom sector. Demand for tech professionals was highest during Sep-Oct 2015, reporting an average rise of 4 per cent. Bengaluru emerged as a hot job hub, being also the home to most tech startups. Talent demand was high in small cities and international locations.

JuniOr LEvEL[ iT/TELECOM ]

Skills in supply chain, product management, e-commerce and managing large format retail will be sought. The economy is getting into an accelerated phase and the obvious result will be increased manpower requirement.

Bhasker Bhandary,Senior Director-Human Resources, Acer India

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n With maximum job share, application programmers saw 13% rise in demand

n System analysts/tech architects reported over 30% rise in demand

n Demand for IT consultants saw 30% rise; rose steadily since Feb 2015

n Customer support professionals saw 11% rise in demand

n Demand for operations roles grew by 7%; job share was negligible

n Tech and telecom profiles had maximum job share, demand up by over 30%

n Sales/BD, with second-highest job share, saw over 30% rise in demand

n engineers saw 15% rise in demand in Jul-Dec 2015

n Tech writers were sought-after, with nearly 30% rise in demand

n Quality control/assurance profiles saw 19% rise in demand

n FunCTiOnAL ArEAMore jobs in iT and sales

n Delhi NCR had maximum (14%) job postings, demand rose by over 30%

n Bengaluru and hyderabad too posted over 30% rise in talent demand

n Mumbai witnessed 19% rise in demand with 8% job share

n Among tier II locations, Ahmedabad reported over 30% rise in demand

n International locations posted 21% rise in demand, job share was 7%

n TOP LOCATiOnSHiring up in metros

n ArEA OF SPECiALiSATiOnSystem analysts in demand

Share of jobs in top locations

Delhi NCR

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

Mumbai

Pune

Others

14%

11%

9%

8%

7%

51%

Share of jobs in area of specialisation

9%

Application programming

System analyst/tech

architect

Client server

IT consultant

Channel sales

Others

3%2%

2%1%

83%

Share of jobs in top functional areas

8% Marketing

6% Business mgt

5% Engineering

39% Others

29% IT/telecom

13% Sales/BD

WITh increased focus on technology, demand grew for core tech and engineering profiles at the middle level in the IT/telecom sector. Demand surged for system analysts/tech

architects and IT consultants during Jul-Dec 2015. Sales and marketing profiles also saw increased demand during the period. Support functions, including accounting and administration, also witnessed significant rise in talent demand during Jul-Dec 2015. Signalling a new trend, the IT/telecom sector saw considerable rise in demand for tech writers. Demand is expected to rise for digital marketers in future.Unlike the trend in Jan-Jun 2015, where small cities ruled the hiring scene in the IT/telecom sector, metros overtook tier II and III locations as IT job hubs in Jul-Dec 2015. Besides the rise in talent demand, metros also retained a major chunk of jobs at middle level in the sector.

MiddLE LEvEL[ iT/TELECOM ]

Knowledge of emerging technologies like cloud computing,

big data, mobility and analytics along with advanced tools like Hadoop and Red Prairie will be

most sought-after by leading companies in the IT sector.

SJ raj, Senior VP-HR, Newgen Software

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n Sales specialistions saw the maximum (over 30%) rise in demand

n Direct marketing specialisation also reported 30% rise in demand

n Application programming had 3% job share but demand dropped by 8%

n Demand for radio frequency (RF) engineers was stable in Jul-Dec 2015

n eDP and MIS specialisation witnessed 12% rise in demand

n IT/telecom accounted for the maximum job share; demand rose by over 30%

n Marketing & advertising profiles also saw over 30% rise in demand

n engineers with 6% job share reported 19% rise in demand

n Demand for sales/business development profiles grew by 22%

n hR professionals continued to see high demand at senior level with 30% rise

n FunCTiOnAL ArEAdemand for core iT roles

n Metros retained maximum job share; Bengaluru saw over 30% rise in demand

n Delhi NCR and Mumbai also witnessed 30% rise in demand

n International locations took 10% job share; talent demand rose by 27%

n Among tier II locations, Ahmedabad posted over 30% rise in demand

n Among states, Gujarat saw over 30% rise in demand at senior level

n TOP LOCATiOnSMetros seek experience

Share of jobs in top locations

Bengaluru

Delhi NCR

Mumbai

Pune

Hyderabad

Others

12%

11%

9%

9%

5%

54%

n ArEA OF SPECiALiSATiOn Specialisation in sales sought

Share of jobs in area of specialisation

3%

Application programming

RF engineering

Other top mgt

EDP/MIS

GIS

Others

3%2%

2%2%

88%

Share of jobs in top functional areas

10% Marketing

6% Engineering

6% Business mgt

44% Others

23% IT/telecom

11% Top mgt

CORe technology and telecommunication roles saw maximum demand in Jul-Dec 2015. Specialisations in eDP (electronic data processing), MIS (management information services or

systems), sales and direct marketing were sought. In sales, channel sales saw heightened demand. Business development was also one of the core functions at senior level. human resources was another area were senior-level professionals saw increased demand in the IT/telecom sector during the Jul-Dec 2015 period. International locations continued to have a significant share of jobs at the senior level. Contrary to the trend in Jan-Jun 2015, demand also grew in locations abroad by 27 per cent in Jul-Dec 2015. Bengaluru topped the charts with the highest job share and the maximum rise in talent demand at senior level.

SEniOr LEvEL[ iT/TELECOM ]

There should be a good balance to hire and retain employees from different generations. Currently, we have a fairly high percentage of roles suitable for Gen X and Baby Boomers.

dharmendra Sethi,Global Head-Talent Acquisition and Management, Globallogic

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recruitment game-changers The IT industry is going through a transformation phase with changing business dynamics and business models enabled by advances in technology. Using cloud-based portals, multi-screen and video assessments, insights from analytics using business intelligence/data warehouse platforms and wearable technologies allows more accurate access to candidates. We also see growing integration of skills across disciplines such as marketing, sales, procurement and vendor and people management as essential competencies for recruiters in 2016.

in-demand skillsThe industry is asking for capability in digital systems integration and transformation technologies related to Internet of Things along with evolving demand for skills in integrated infrastructure and application management services. Across domains, skills such as user interface design, algorithm design, visualisation,

middleware and integration software, data science and analytics,

mobile development, business intelligence, data engineering and

data warehousing and game development will be in demand

in coming years.

role of technology in Hr

The time frame to recruit is being reduced using

technologies that are now integrated into the fabric

of the selection processes. Digitalisation is leading to automation of tools used for the screening process and increasing capacity for recruiters to invest time in proactive engagement with passive candidates with the help of platforms such as TechGig.com. Social digital networks and specialised platforms will increasingly contribute to sourcing as compared to traditional channels.

Emerging skills for freshersPrimary skills that the industry will look for continue to be functional knowledge, applied innovation, and learnability/adaptability as these will help organisations adopt newer ideas to drive growth. entry-level talent emerging from colleges is expected to be skilled in emerging technologies and markets such as e-commerce, mobility, digital experience and business process management, analytics and agile development. Compensation trends in 2016Performance management and appraisals will continue to evolve as organisations understand that the normal bell curve is not adequate to enhance employee experience. Compensation trends in the IT industry are aligned to business performance. So these will vary with base salary changes similar to the range provided in previous years and performance bonuses reflecting differentiated contribution by individuals, revenue, growth and profitability in organisations – possibly in the range of 6-10 per cent depending on these factors.

Salary meter (average range) n Junior: Rs 3 lakh per annumn Middle: Rs 8 lakh-14 lakh per annumn Senior: Rs 14 lakh + per annum

Demand for skills in integrated infrastructure, application management

iT/TELECOM inTErviEW Prithvi Shergill Chief Human Resources Officer, HCL Technologies

Skills in digital systems integration and transformation technologies, visualisation, data science, analytics, business intelligence, data engineering and development will be sought.”

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