Startups driving demand for senior professionals: study

Demand for senior professionals up 14% in June

Thanks to the startup wave that has gripped the nation, demand for professionals with over 20 years of experience has grown, even as overall online hiring dropped by 2% in June, says a report.

According to RecruiteX, the TimesJobs recruitment index, demand for senior professionals was up 14%.

"We are seeing a startup wave of entrepreneurial spirit gripping the country today. This is leading to a demand at the top level, with increased focus on senior profiles with niche skills. Roles at CXO positions will also be in great demand this year," TimesJobs.Com COO Vivek Madhukar said.

Moreover, talent demand for professionals with 10-15 years experience also revived in June, registering a substantial 5% jump. Demand for senior professionals had last risen in January.

Demand for middle-level professionals rose 3% while demand for entry/junior-level professionals grew by 2% in June 2015, a TimesJobs.Com report said.

During June, job opportunities in the IT, telecom and construction sectors rose 3%, travel and hospitality sectors rose 2% and for infrastructure industry it was 1%, the report added.