67 pc Indians open to new roles but don’t know what job titles to search for — Research
Nearly seven in 10 young professionals (67 per cent) in India are open to new opportunities but don’t know what job titles or industries to search for
- NEW DELHI — Nearly seven in 10 young professionals (67 per cent) in India are
open to new opportunities but don’t know what job titles or industries to
search for, according to new research on Wednesday.
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- The research by LinkedIn, the world’s largest
professional network, based on a survey of 2001 employed and unemployed Indian
respondents aged 18-78, showed that 65 per cent of professionals in India can
explain their career goals to a friend. However, they don’t know how to search
for that role, and 64 per cent find job filters confusing.
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- Another 74 per cent said they wish they could discover
relevant roles they hadn’t thought to search for.
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- As job titles evolve and skills become central to hiring
decisions, there is increasing demand among job seekers for easier ways to find
opportunities based on their skills and goals, rather than predefined titles or
keywords, the research said.
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- It noted that Indians define professional progress by learning
something new; taking the next step with confidence and finding a role that
truly fits. While the desire for purposeful growth is clear, finding the right
opportunity remains a challenge.
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- To help job seekers find roles that align with what
matters most to them, LinkedIn is rolling out a new AI-powered job search
experience for Premium Subscribers.
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- The tool uses generative AI to understand a job seeker’s
intent, skills, and goals, even if they don’t know the exact title or keyword,
so they can discover opportunities in their own words.
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- According to Nirajita Banerjee, Sr. Managing Editor and
LinkedIn Career expert to stand out from the crowd, young professionals must be
strategic in applications and get comfortable with AI.
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- Banerjee also advised professionals to adapt to new tech
but still maintain the human touch; connect with alumni, new colleagues, and
friends, and engage with posts on LinkedIn.
