The job market is morphing by the day. In today’s fast-paced era, professionals in India are writing their own career playbooks.
According to findings by LinkedIn research, 83 percent of Indians feel that career paths 20 years ago were more straightforward, and the skill sets that were required were more obvious. This is changing now as 85 percent of Indian professionals surveyed agree that transferable skills have become more valued and acceptable, as more professionals pursue non-linear career paths.
Further, a vast majority of professionals (84 percent) are more open to career pivots compared to 20 years ago.
This is also an indication of the growing desire to pursue different dream jobs at different stages. According to the data, 82 percent of professionals mentioned that it’s easier to change careers today as compared to 20 years ago.
“Professionals are approaching their careers with a new mindset than they were 20 years ago. Whilst salary is still a key consideration, we're witnessing a new generation of workers who are more at ease with career twists and turns, refuse to compromise on their values and seek to determine how, when and why they work,” said Ashutosh Gupta, LinkedIn India Country Manager.
Upskilling for the win!
With the rise of new technology, upskilling and reskilling have gained high importance. As per LinkedIn data, 87 percent of Indian professionals feel it’s more important to continually learn new skills now than it was 20 years ago.
Furthermore, over eight in 10 Indians say skills are more important than degrees, compared to 20 years ago.
“The newer generation is also realising that just degrees won’t cut it anymore and they have to constantly acquire a diverse set of skills as jobs are rapidly changing. Building a strong network and professional brand with a continued focus on upskilling is now more important than ever to land new opportunities,” added Gupta.
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LinkedIn research revealed that due to the shift towards skills-based hiring, 82 percent of Indian professionals feel that companies are now more comfortable hiring professionals who do not have relevant work experience but have the right skills.
Further, 84 percent of Indian professionals believe that in future, employers will value professionals with diverse skill sets and experience over those who are specialised in a certain job function.
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