Joining the workforce? Here's how you can ace your journey In a webinar by The Economic Times, experts emphasized the importance of having the right skills and building a strong network when searching for a job. They advised using assessment tools to identify strengths and finding a job that suits these strength…

4 Questions to Ask on Your First Day at a New Job Starting a new job can be overwhelming, but asking the right questions on your first day can help you settle in and understand your role better. This article suggests four important questions to ask your hiring manager, including who you will be working closely with,…

Vipul Organics to increase headcount across verticals Vipul Organics plans to hire 100 new employees within the next 12-18 months to support its growth and expansion. The company currently has 350 employees across its three facilities in Maharashtra. The new positions will be across various departments and will incl…

India looking to partner 30 nations to supply skilled workforce The plan envisages skilling courses, international certification, pre-departure orientation training, soft skills, multi-cultural training and other support for overseas mobility through the 30-odd Skill India international Centres (SIICs) being set up …

Mentoring as a tool to navigate careers for young professionals As career choices continue to expand, students often struggle to find the right path. Psychometric assessments and working with professional mentors are two popular approaches to finding a suitable career. Schools and institutions like iDream Career, Mi…

Gen Zs and millennials happy with work-life balance, but demand more from employers A recent survey conducted by Deloitte, encompassing 14,483 Gen Zs and 8,373 millennials across 44 countries, reveals that despite progress made by employers in enabling better work/life balance and flexibility, concerns remain among …

Industry 4.0 era: MBA degree trends that will give you edge over your peers Management degrees continue to be highly sought after by students, offering a wide range of job opportunities. However, there is a growing need for these degrees to incorporate real-world skills and adapt to changing industry demands. Ashish…

More women needed in corporate boardrooms; requires mindset change, determined action: Arundhati Bhattacharya Bhattacharya smashed the glass ceiling in 2013 when she became the first woman to lead State Bank of India (SBI) in the bank's over 200-year history. She retired from SBI in 2017 and went on to reinvent …

Increments take double-digit route this year: Survey At least six of every 10 employees have received increments in double digits, 10% and above, according to the survey conducted by Naukri.com for ET. A small percentage, mostly at entry level, got 20-25% hikes for exceptional performance.

About 2.74 lakh posts vacant in Indian Railways, over 1.7 lakh in safety category: RTI "Total number of sanctioned, on roll and vacant posts in safety category of Group-C (including Level-1) on Indian Railways, as available in this office, as on 01.06.2023 (provisional) are: 982037, 804113 & 177924 respecti…

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Gig economy: Queering for inclusion of India's LGBTQ+ community By moving away from traditional employment structures, the gig economy unlocks a realm of opportunities where skills and talent triumph the biases that can exist in traditional office environments. It levels the playing field and offers a fair chanc…

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‘Resenteeism’ is the new pandemic in offices Resenteeism is a new workplace buzzword that has arisen as a natural descendant of the "quiet quitting" trend. Employees are no longer subtle in expressing their disinterest or displeasure and are clearly conveying these bitter emotions through low performance a…

Adoption of flexible workspace by corporates rising; tier II cities gaining importance: Survey Despite the challenges posed by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, the sector has shown resilience, he added. "Looking ahead to 2023, we anticipate these challenges will persist, necessitating adaptability and st…

Get a job in top companies: Find out about the strategy and preparation you need to join the best workplaces It often takes a multi-pronged strategy, involving academic heft, core expertise and skills, behavioural agility, and networking, to get into top companies. Read on to find out how to get a top company job.��…

Man's story of getting into IIM Ahmedabad after 10 tries will impress you Tasting success is not an easy feat, and sometimes one has to have patience and perseverence for the same. The story of Dwibesh Nath, 33, is a true example of this. Hailing from Odisha's Angul district’s Talcher town, Dwibesh got into …

DBS Bank India appoints Rajat Varma as Managing Director DBS Bank India, has appointed Rajat Varma as managing director and head of institutional banking. Varma, who was previously with HSBC India will be taking over from Niraj Mittal, who is moving to Australia to take charge as the country head of DBS Bank. Under …

Setting and shaping culture: a senior leaders’ toolkit The phrase "culture eats strategy for breakfast" still holds relevance in today's changing work environment, where teams are increasingly diverse and work in different locations. A strong company culture is crucial to ensure a sense of one-ness and…

Of readers and leaders: Reading as an investment in self for career growth Reading books can have a direct impact on career choices and progression. For instance, reading helped the co-founders of Friends of Books and Stones2Milestones shape their businesses. Beyond this, reading can enable career growth by providin…

Why mandatory return to office could come at the cost of a diverse workforce The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant shift to remote working practices, impacting the gender balance of workforces as surveys have indicated that many women would consider quitting if remote working ended. According to HR executiv…

Dreams and dhokha: The anatomy of a tech job scam Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's biggest tech company, yesterday sacked at least four executives for allegedly giving preferential treatment to certain staffing firms in recruiting contractual employees, ET has reported.

There is an immediate requirement of skilled workforce to unleash India’s 5G potential: Team Lease Report India's rapid progress as one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide can be attributed to the country's digitisation efforts, inspiring the government's deployment of 5G technology. Upskilling is…

ET Careers webinar| Acing your first job hunt: Tips, tricks and industry hacks A first job is a special moment for each one of us. But finding that best first job is not an easy road. ET Careers brings to you an exclusive discussion where we will guide you through the process of finding your dream job, and the steps…

Most call centre jobs in Mumbai; Chennai leads in delivery executive vacancies: Report Mumbai posted highest number of call centre and cooking jobs. Chennai posted highest number of jobs for delivery executives. Mumbai posted 12 per cent call centre jobs, followed by Bengaluru (11.86 per cent) and Chennai (8 per cen…