Fresher hiring on a decline since pandemic: Indeed

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Fresher hiring has been on a downward trend since the pandemic, according to findings by Indeed, a global matching and hiring platform.

The demand from graduates for fresher roles has also drastically declined by 37.4% between December 2022 and 2023. Multiple reasons for the fall include hesitation to enter the job market during industry volatilities, skill mismatch amidst a changing tech landscape, and differing salary expectations.

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Since December 2021, fresher job postings have declined by 8.5% whereas job clicks have declined by 34.3%. “In the last one year, there has been a 4.2% decline in the jobs posted for freshers in December 2023 compared to December 2022,” said a release issued by Indeed.

Roles in admin were at the top with an 11.5% share in postings with sales, marketing and management rounding up the top five sectors that hired freshers.

Indeed findings provide insights into the challenges faced by fresh graduates seeking employment.

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