Marketing, sales jobs on the rise: Indeed

Hyderabad: The latest Indeed Hiring Tracker uncovered significant trends in India’s white-collar job market between April and June 2024. With 73 per cent of employers actively hiring during this period, a 7 per cent increase from the previous quarter (January-March 2024), there’s a clear momentum building in key sectors despite broader economic challenges, the survey said.

Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India, said: “While IT roles continue to be in high demand, the growing emphasis on sales and marketing shows a shift in employer priorities. For job seekers, the message is clear: continuous upskilling, particularly in both technical and soft skills, is crucial in this evolving landscape”.

The tracker highlighted that 40 per cent of employers predict minimal growth (0-5 per cent) if skilling initiatives were not implemented.

“The future of the white-collar job market hinges on how effectively organizations address skill gaps.