Why Are So Many Indian Graduates Struggling to Get Their First Job?
A new report has highlighted a growing gap between what young Indians learn in college and what employers expect them to demonstrate at the workplace, with companies increasingly looking beyond academic degrees while hiring freshers. According to Gi Group Holding’s report From Degrees to Capability: Redefining India’s Entry-Level Talent Landscape, 64% of employers say fewer than 40% of entry-level candidates clear their initial domain and skill assessments. The study surveyed 1,329 respondents, including 750 employers and 579 candidates and early-career professionals, across 12 sectors and eight major Indian cities. The shift is particularly stark for graduates from Tier-2 and Tier-3…