Jan-13 saw maximum hiring in the media sector

Jan-13 saw maximum hiring in the media sector with the Naukri job speak index moving up by 14% in the Jan-13 over Dec-12

New Delhi, Feb 15, 2013: Despite deceleration in the overall Indian economy, 2013 began with a cheer for jobseekers in the media and e-commerce sector.

Hiring activity for the sector moved up by 14% in Jan-13 when compared to Dec-12. This is the highest job movement for the sector in the last one year.

 

When we compare hiring levels of the sector with the same time a year ago then the index is 24% more in Jan-13 when compared to Jan-12. A positive sentiment was echoed in a survey with recruiters as well where 68% said that new jobs will be created in 2013.

Commenting on the trend Hitesh Oberoi, CEO and MD, Info Edge India said “2013 will see an improvement in fresh and replacement hiring and there will be demand for skilled candidates.

Improvement in government decision making and buoyancy in financial markets may lead to a much better macro environment in the coming months.”