Fewer offers this year: A longer-than-usual wait for jobs at top B-schools

Uncertainty in the economy leads to fewer offers this year

A slump in information technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors, as well as sluggish economic sentiments because of demonetisation, has led to a protracted placement season in management institutes this year.

The placement process, according to some business schools, could be extended by 15 to 20 days. Not all students of these institutes have been placed yet. So, the institutes are reaching out to more recruiters as well as different sectors.

“We have a few days to go. With the US crackdown on H1B visas and demonetisation, things have been a bit delayed. We are trying to find alternatives as the