Kolkata witnessed a 5 per increase in hiring in July 2014 compared to the same period last year. On a monthly basis (between June 2014 and July 2014), the city witnessed a 13 per cent rise in hiring activity.

According to a Naukri.com report, the industry-wise hiring saw an increased annual offtake in the BPO and IT sectors. The sectors saw an increase of 32 per cent and 31 per cent, respectively.

“(The) IT and telecom sectors have primarily given a huge thrust to the hiring sentiments in the City of Joy. Few other sectors like auto, pharma & banking seem to gain momentum as well. Looks like it will be a good year for the jobseekers,” V Suresh, Executive V-P and Head-Sales, Naukri.com, said as per a statement issued by the company.

Industry-wise analysis

According to Naukri, an in-depth analysis reveals that apart from the IT and BPO sectors, banking and telecom sectors have seen an annual growth with the index moving up by 25 per cent and 24 per cent, respectively in July 2014.

Similarly, the auto and construction sector have also experienced positive trajectory with the index going up by 16 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively in July 2014, compared to the same period last year.

Other sectors like oil & gas and insurance sectors, however, saw a dip in hiring. Index in these two sectors moved down by 8 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively.

Functional area analysis

The demand for professionals working in IT and BPO saw maximum growth with the Naukri Job Speak Index moving up by 31 per cent and 33 per cent, respectively, between July 2014 and July 2013.

Professionals employed in HR and accounts & finance have also seen an increase of 25 per cent and 21 per cent, respectively.

Marketing & advertising professionals have also seen a spike of 24 per cent during the period, while banking & insurance sector and supply chain professionals saw an 11 per cent and 16 per cent respectively.

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