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As India continues to witness growth in hiring activities across industries, Kerala has emerged as a popular state for organisations to launch or expand their businesses in South India, creating many hyperlocal opportunities.
apna.co, a leading jobs and professional networking platform, said that Kerala recorded a 12 per centincrease in employers on the platform hiring for various job roles across major districts such as Kannur, Ernakulam, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram.
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The most in-demand job categories in Kerala included telecallers, software and web developers, marketing, field sales, and retail during this time period.
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There has also been an increase in job applications in the last 90 days. More than 60,000 job applications were received for various job roles. Telecalling, Backoffice, and Computer Operator/Data Entry are the 3 most prominent job categories across all regions of Kerala.
Manas Singh, Chief Business Officer, apna.co said, “Kerala has been a prominent market for hyperlocal opportunities in Southern India. With an increasing number of jobs posted by small business employers across major districts, the state’s economy has been on a positive growth trajectory. We will continue partnering with more employers to help them hire the right talent for their business. ”
With lakhs of registered users in Kerala, apna.co intends to expand deeper into the state to provide job seekers with more hyperlocal opportunities.
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