1) Analytics
Reason
Recent developments in hardware and networking technologies have made it cheap to not only gather large volumes of data, but also to store it and retrieve it with ease.
“The ability to analyse the data and make business sense out of it is a skill that is fast gaining prominence,” says Ajit Isaac, MD and CEO at Ikya Human Capital Solutions, who projects 12,000-15,000 openings next year.
Sectors
Banks, consumer goods, retail, IT & IT consulting, business consulting, & e-commerce/online.
Skills
Training/experience in statistics or financial analysis; familiarity with statistical techniques, and software such as SAS and SPSS.
Pay
Rs 4.5-8 lakh (p.a) Entry level (Graduate/PG)
Rs 8-12 lakh (Five years of experience)
Rs 15 lakh for IITs & Premier Schools
2) Sales
Reason
India is being seen as a large consumer market for various industries. And, many organizations, globally, are directing resources to grow it.
Muninder Anand, director, information solutions, Mercer, says there has been an increase in sales jobs at junior levels (sales executive, sales officer and area manager) and this, in turn, is creating opportunities at senior management levels (general manager sales and national sales manager) to manage the junior workforce.
Sectors
Consumer, pharmaceuticals, hi-tech, manufacturing & engineering, auto.
Skills
Communication & sales skills; exposure to industry.
Pay
Rs 4-10 lakh (p.a) Entry- to mid-level
Rs 24-50 lakh Senior management
3) Chief Operating Officers
Reason
2013 will be a year of greater competition, says E Balaji, MD & CEO, Randstad India. “So, as CEOs and business heads focus on increasing their market share, COOs would be focussing on cost control, cash flows and inventory management.” The demand for COOs is expected to grow 30% in the next few years.
Sectors
IT and IT-enabled services, engineering, procurement and construction.
Skills
Ability to multitask, make decisions under stress, motivate pros.
Pay
Rs 1-2crore (p.a) in large organisations
Rs 60-90 lakh SMEs and start-ups
4) IT & Mobile product development
Reason
With the Internet becoming an ubiquitous part of more and more lives, a lot of economic activity has moved online as well.
“A smooth, seamless user experience and a robust technical platform are key elements of a successful web presence,” says Ikya’s Isaac. “Firms recognise this, and, hence, people who can build such platforms are in great demand.”
Sectors
IT product, e-commerce, IT consulting and mobile application.
Skills
Knowledge of the latest tech and an eye for consumer insights.
Pay
Rs 12-18 lakh per annum (Entry level)
Rs 35-40 lakh (5 years of experience)
5) R&D Professionals
Reason
According to Mercer, India is being seen as an R&D hub; several organisations are investing in R&D centres across industries. The current requirement is for niche skills at the junior management level.
Sectors
Auto, chemical, consumer, pharma, healthcare and IT.
Skills
Ability to conduct research to create new products.
Pay
Rs 5-6 lakh (p.a) Entry level
Rs 12-15 lakh Mid level
6) Supply Chain, Procurement & Contract Management Executives
Reason
New projects are coming up in renewable energy segments. In engineering, there is demand for hardcore vendor development and people who know manufacturing/production processes enough to reduce cost.
Sectors
Oil & gas, power, petrochemicals, chemicals, auto, manufacturing and retail.
Skills
Experience in procuring capital equipment for petrochemical, oil & gas or power industries.
Pay
Rs 8-25 lakh (p.a) Mid level
Rs 35-70 lakh Senior level (GM and above)
7) Non-exec Board Members
Reason
India Inc is facing a paucity of independent directors. “Individuals with knowledge of corporate governance issues (among others) are in demand,” says Anindita Banerjee, client partner of Stanton Chase India.
Sectors
Mining, agrochemicals, healthcare and life sciences.
Skills
Leadership skills to drive better governance and increase efficiencies in areas of environment, health, safety & clean tech.
Pay
Rs 15-30 lakh per annum (Retainer, for meetings on a quarterly basis)
8) Social Media Buffs
Reason
Brands are going social, and customers and stakeholders are taking their conversations online. “Consumers are taking peer reviews seriously and basing their purchase decisions on them,” says Balaji of Randstad India.
Sectors
Technology, media, e-commerce, auto, FMCG and lifestyle product companies.
Skills
Tech-savvy; certifications from Google, Yahoo and MS ad platforms will help.
Pay
Rs 4-6 lakh per annum (Mid-level as it is still a nascent segment)
9) Junior Engineers
Reason
Mercer’s Anand says most organisations that employ engineers are planning to expand. Maximum openings are at the junior level, including IT engineers & process engineers, product and design engineers.
Sectors
IT, telecom, auto, manufacturing, engineering & chemical.
Skills
Engineering and project management.
Pay
Rs 3.75-16 lakh per annum (Entry to mid-level)
10) Training Staff
Reason
According to Amit Jain, business head, TimesJobs.com, as more educational institutes open up, more trainers would be hired.
Sectors
Education, training.
Skills
B.Ed, relevant bachelors /Masters degreel
Pay
Rs 4-5 lakh per annum Entry level
Rs 9-10 lakh Mid-level
Reason
Recent developments in hardware and networking technologies have made it cheap to not only gather large volumes of data, but also to store it and retrieve it with ease.
“The ability to analyse the data and make business sense out of it is a skill that is fast gaining prominence,” says Ajit Isaac, MD and CEO at Ikya Human Capital Solutions, who projects 12,000-15,000 openings next year.
Sectors
Banks, consumer goods, retail, IT & IT consulting, business consulting, & e-commerce/online.
Skills
Training/experience in statistics or financial analysis; familiarity with statistical techniques, and software such as SAS and SPSS.
Pay
Rs 4.5-8 lakh (p.a) Entry level (Graduate/PG)
Rs 8-12 lakh (Five years of experience)
Rs 15 lakh for IITs & Premier Schools
2) Sales
Reason
India is being seen as a large consumer market for various industries. And, many organizations, globally, are directing resources to grow it.
Muninder Anand, director, information solutions, Mercer, says there has been an increase in sales jobs at junior levels (sales executive, sales officer and area manager) and this, in turn, is creating opportunities at senior management levels (general manager sales and national sales manager) to manage the junior workforce.
Sectors
Consumer, pharmaceuticals, hi-tech, manufacturing & engineering, auto.
Skills
Communication & sales skills; exposure to industry.
Pay
Rs 4-10 lakh (p.a) Entry- to mid-level
Rs 24-50 lakh Senior management
3) Chief Operating Officers
Reason
2013 will be a year of greater competition, says E Balaji, MD & CEO, Randstad India. “So, as CEOs and business heads focus on increasing their market share, COOs would be focussing on cost control, cash flows and inventory management.” The demand for COOs is expected to grow 30% in the next few years.
Sectors
IT and IT-enabled services, engineering, procurement and construction.
Skills
Ability to multitask, make decisions under stress, motivate pros.
Pay
Rs 1-2crore (p.a) in large organisations
Rs 60-90 lakh SMEs and start-ups
4) IT & Mobile product development
Reason
With the Internet becoming an ubiquitous part of more and more lives, a lot of economic activity has moved online as well.
“A smooth, seamless user experience and a robust technical platform are key elements of a successful web presence,” says Ikya’s Isaac. “Firms recognise this, and, hence, people who can build such platforms are in great demand.”
Sectors
IT product, e-commerce, IT consulting and mobile application.
Skills
Knowledge of the latest tech and an eye for consumer insights.
Pay
Rs 12-18 lakh per annum (Entry level)
Rs 35-40 lakh (5 years of experience)
5) R&D Professionals
Reason
According to Mercer, India is being seen as an R&D hub; several organisations are investing in R&D centres across industries. The current requirement is for niche skills at the junior management level.
Sectors
Auto, chemical, consumer, pharma, healthcare and IT.
Skills
Ability to conduct research to create new products.
Pay
Rs 5-6 lakh (p.a) Entry level
Rs 12-15 lakh Mid level
6) Supply Chain, Procurement & Contract Management Executives
Reason
New projects are coming up in renewable energy segments. In engineering, there is demand for hardcore vendor development and people who know manufacturing/production processes enough to reduce cost.
Sectors
Oil & gas, power, petrochemicals, chemicals, auto, manufacturing and retail.
Skills
Experience in procuring capital equipment for petrochemical, oil & gas or power industries.
Pay
Rs 8-25 lakh (p.a) Mid level
Rs 35-70 lakh Senior level (GM and above)
7) Non-exec Board Members
Reason
India Inc is facing a paucity of independent directors. “Individuals with knowledge of corporate governance issues (among others) are in demand,” says Anindita Banerjee, client partner of Stanton Chase India.
Sectors
Mining, agrochemicals, healthcare and life sciences.
Skills
Leadership skills to drive better governance and increase efficiencies in areas of environment, health, safety & clean tech.
Pay
Rs 15-30 lakh per annum (Retainer, for meetings on a quarterly basis)
8) Social Media Buffs
Reason
Brands are going social, and customers and stakeholders are taking their conversations online. “Consumers are taking peer reviews seriously and basing their purchase decisions on them,” says Balaji of Randstad India.
Sectors
Technology, media, e-commerce, auto, FMCG and lifestyle product companies.
Skills
Tech-savvy; certifications from Google, Yahoo and MS ad platforms will help.
Pay
Rs 4-6 lakh per annum (Mid-level as it is still a nascent segment)
9) Junior Engineers
Reason
Mercer’s Anand says most organisations that employ engineers are planning to expand. Maximum openings are at the junior level, including IT engineers & process engineers, product and design engineers.
Sectors
IT, telecom, auto, manufacturing, engineering & chemical.
Skills
Engineering and project management.
Pay
Rs 3.75-16 lakh per annum (Entry to mid-level)
10) Training Staff
Reason
According to Amit Jain, business head, TimesJobs.com, as more educational institutes open up, more trainers would be hired.
Sectors
Education, training.
Skills
B.Ed, relevant bachelors /Masters degreel
Pay
Rs 4-5 lakh per annum Entry level
Rs 9-10 lakh Mid-level
