A million new jobs in 2008 in India

Ma Foi Employment Trends Survey estimates that a million new jobs will be created in India in 2008. Health Sector shows the highest growth in recruitment at 8.9% followed by IT at 7.3%, ITES at 7.2% and Hospitality at 6.9%.

Experienced workers are hired more than freshers, who constitute a little more than a quarter of the newly hired. Sectors where the demand for freshers is above 30% include Hospitality, Energy Generation & Supply Sector, ITES and Mining & Extraction.

In the city analysis, Mumbai is poised to generate the highest number of employment followed by Delhi, Chennai and Kolkatta.

Why women successful in the IT sector?

1. IT does not require any specific skills that are gender dependent
2. Women are intrinsically suited to work within the IT-ITES industry as they are good communicators
3. Being present from the nascent years in the industry itself helps them attain an at-par status with their male counterparts
4. Women are particularly adept in important skills, multitasking and collaborative team play
5. This sector provides flexibility in working hours, and hence is more friendly to women employees, who need to juggle career aspirations and home.
(Source- Nasscom)