Resumes Fade as Skills-Based Hiring Takes Over
A major shift is underway in hiring: 75% of firms now use skills tests over resumes, cutting mis-hires by 88%. Discover how this change benefits job seekers and creates a fairer system.
A major shift is underway in hiring: 75% of firms now use skills tests over resumes, cutting mis-hires by 88%. Discover how this change benefits job seekers and creates a fairer system.
India's IT sector sees 1.8 million job openings in 2025, a 16% rise. However, the recovery favours experienced professionals, with entry-level hiring at just 15%. GCCs now drive 27% of demand, reshaping career paths for engineering graduates.
Infosys forecasts a decline in entry-level hiring, becoming the first major Indian IT firm to link reduced fresher intake to automation and AI. This shift impacts 1.3 million annual engineering graduates.
Major companies plan to freeze hiring or cut jobs in 2026, relying on AI. Unemployment may hover at 4.6%. Read how this impacts India's job market and white-collar workers.
Cisco's Sarah Walker reveals why arrogance is her biggest hiring red flag, stressing humility and a positive attitude matter more than a perfect resume for career growth. Learn the key traits employers seek.
Using AI for job applications may harm your chances. A new study reveals candidates using AI tools are less likely to be hired, creating a negative cycle in recruitment. Read more.
Amazon's security chief reveals how AI and human checks blocked over 1800 suspected North Korean operatives from remote tech jobs aimed at funding weapons programs. Learn the red flags.
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
FedEx faces scrutiny as H-1B visa hires surge to 500 after a $2.24 billion US government contract, while hundreds of American jobs are cut across multiple states. Read the full story.
The US has 7.7 million open jobs but high unemployment. Discover the real reasons behind this mismatch—flexibility, skills, and life logistics matter more than ever. Read the full analysis.
Foxconn's Devanahalli plant near Bengaluru has rapidly onboarded 30,000 employees, accelerating India's iPhone production ambitions. Read about the hiring surge and its impact.
Elon Musk's AI firm xAI is on a major hiring spree for Android engineers, promising exceptional pay and career opportunities. Read about the skills needed and the strategic move.
A new report reveals women and fresh graduates are leading India's hiring surge in 2025. Discover the key sectors and trends shaping the job market.
Fei-Fei Li and other tech leaders reveal a major hiring shift. University degrees are no longer the top priority; AI fluency and practical skills are now essential for software engineers. Learn what this means for India's tech workforce.
Tesla is recruiting factory and sales staff as AI operators to monitor its self-driving Robotaxis, offering overtime and bonuses to tackle increased wait times in the Bay Area.
US labour market shows sharp slowdown with weak hiring pace and rising unemployment. Economists warn of a K-shaped economy and prolonged stagnation. Read the full analysis.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reveals AI is making engineers 'superhuman,' leading to more hiring. 90% of Uber devs use AI, saving millions. Read the full story.
Merittrac celebrates 25 years with a landmark conference on AI's role in talent assessment. Experts discuss the future of hiring, skills, and technology. Read insights from industry leaders.
President Trump signs an executive order giving US federal employees a four-day Christmas break, a move that contrasts his past criticism of public holidays. Read the details and implications.
US tech sector faces a reckoning as job postings fall by 31,800 and unemployment rises to 4%. AI is now a baseline skill, reshaping hiring towards precision over scale. Read the full analysis.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman criticizes Meta's multi-million dollar hiring spree for AI talent, advocating for 'team and culture' over astronomical pay packages in Silicon Valley's talent war.
India's hiring activity jumps 23% in 2025, fueled by telecom, travel, and BFSI. The foundit Insights Tracker forecasts a massive 1.28 crore job expansion in 2026. Read the full report.
India's job market ended 2025 with measured growth. Hiring rose 23% YoY, led by NPOs, manufacturing & tech. Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore surged. Discover the 2026 outlook and key skills needed.
OpenAI recruits former UK Chancellor George Osborne to spearhead international infrastructure projects like Stargate. This move highlights the intensifying global AI race and the trend of tech giants hiring political veterans.
Global Capability Centres are now India's primary tech job engine, adding 18-27% more staff annually vs 4-6% for IT services. Discover the skills in demand and salary trends shaping the future.
Google's DeepMind is hiring iPhone app developers to bring its 'vibe coding' AI tools to mobile. High-paying role with applications due by January 9, 2026. Read details.
Global Capability Centres are now India's top tech employers, hiring 18-27% more yearly than IT firms. Discover how this shift impacts AI jobs and reverses brain drain.
India's private sector activity expanded at its slowest pace in 10 months in December, with hiring nearly stagnant, PMI data shows. Growth remains robust but signals a moderation from recent highs. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals fresher hiring in India will stay subdued in FY25 and FY26, with a focus on upskilling and niche roles. Learn what this means for graduates and the job market.
SBI plans to add 6,500 employees to migrate customers to digital channels via YONO 2.0, aiming to double mobile banking users to 200 million by 2026. Read more.