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Design, analytics, Java Script top skills for entry-level roles: LinkedIn

There is a diverse range of fast-growing jobs for professionals with different educational qualifications and for fresh graduates looking to enter the job market, design, analytics, and Java Script are some of the top skills, according to LinkedIn. Unveiling the latest data about the fastest growing roles, industries, functions, and skills in India, the leading professional network said top industries hiring in India right now include financial services, administrative and support services, information and media. These findings are based on exclusive LinkedIn Economic Graph (platform) data analysing the career paths of millions of professionals. This year's fastest-growing functions/jobs, industries and skills were determined by analysing data from 2021-2023. According to LinkedIn, companies are embracing flexibility in 2023 like never before, with solely on-site roles declining by 10 per cent and hybrid positions surging by 60 per cent for entry-level roles, compared to 2022. This

LinkedIn bets on skills over degrees as future labour market's currency

While over 80% of employers believe they should hire based on skills rather than degrees, more than half say they are still hiring college grads because it feels less risky

LinkedIn introduces voluntary ID verification feature for Indian users

Verification in India will be carried out by a third-party company and will ensure privacy

68% freelancers in India depend on social media to find work: Report

Finding new work was the most difficult challenge for survey respondents in India and around the world, followed by managing their time and negotiating their fees

56% businesses report at least one scam a year on LinkedIn: Report

A recent report has shown that nearly 56 per cent of businesses on the platform have experienced at least one scam this year

LinkedIn lays off 716 employees in a bid to 'streamline' its operations

"In an evolving market, we must continuously have the conviction to adapt our strategy in order to make our vision a reality," said the CEO

Career pivot for Indians simpler than 20 years ago: LinkedIn survey

Around 83% respondents feel that career paths 20 years ago were more straightforward and the skill sets that were required were more obvious

Amid global slowdown, India is the fastest-growing market for LinkedIn

A recent survey conducted by LinkedIn revealed that professionals increasingly prefer skills over degrees

LinkedIn testing new tool that can write AI powered messages to hiring team

Professional social networking platform LinkedIn has said that it is testing a new AI-powered personalised writing suggestions feature for job hunters

LinkedIn market grows 19% YoY in India with over 100 mn members: Nadella

Professional social networking platform LinkedIn now has 100 million members in India, up 19 per cent year-on-year, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has informed

LinkedIn co-founder defends funding rape accuser suit against Trump

"I want to be clear that I've never taken any steps to hide the financial support that I have provided to this lawsuit after it started," he said

TCS tops as best place to work in LinkedIn's 2023 Top Companies India list

Tata Consultancy Services has emerged as the top company in a list, which showcases the best places to work and grow careers, for 2023. TCS is followed by Amazon (2) and Morgan Stanley (3) in the '2023 Top Companies India' list prepared by LinkedIn. There has been a shift from tech companies, which dominated the list last year, with companies across financial services, oil and gas, professional services, manufacturing and gaming featuring in this year's list. A vast majority of the companies, that is 10 out of 25 companies are from the financial services/ banking/ fintech space, including companies such as Macquarie Group (5), HDFC Bank (11), Mastercard (12), and Yubi (14). "In this uncertain environment, professionals are looking for guidance on the companies to work that offer career growth and will set them up for long-term success. The 2023 Top Companies list is filled with actionable insights and resources to help professionals at all levels discover job opportunities," Linked

LinkedIn introduces new ways to verify identity, work; to be free for all

Professional networking platform LinkedIn has introduced new ways to verify your identity and where you work as part of verification, which will be free for all members

11-year-old Kerala girl develops unique eye scanning app that uses AI

She clarified that so far, her app, Ogler Eyescan only works on iPhone 10 and above with iOS 16+

Desk bombing, loud leaving, monk mode among emerging workplace trends

LinkedIn report also finds that for many employees, Thursday is the new Friday

Most Indian professionals like to be in office, back hybrid work: LinkedIn

'Desk bombing', 'loud leaving' and Thursday being the new Friday are new workplace trends, say report

LinkedIn adds AI-powered writing suggestions, job descriptions to service

Professional networking platform LinkedIn has added AI-powered writing suggestions and job descriptions to its services, becoming the latest platform to join the generative AI bandwagon

Fraudsters hit LinkedIn with recruitment scam wave amid layoffs: Report

The platform has sought to block tens of millions of fake accounts in recent months, as regulators warn of a spike in job-related frauds

Google sacks employees in India, cuts 450 jobs across verticals

Meanwhile, some of the employees who were laid off took to LinkedIn

575 small firms hiring employees laid off by tech giants, says report

India stood third in global tech-hiring geographies, with the US and the European Union taking the lead