Job opportunities increase 13%

Hiring activity witnessed a 9 per cent growth in September compared to the year-ago period led by auto, insurance sectors and going forward with the festive season around the corner, the job market is expected to stay bullish in the coming months, according to a report.

The Naukri JobSpeak Index for September, 2018 stood at up 9 per cent from September 2017. According to the report, auto industries recorded 39 per cent while insurance sector saw 28 per cent growth in the hiring activity on yearly basis.

Moreover, construction, FMCG and oil and gas industry witnessed an increase of 12 per cent, 10 per cent and 9 per cent in the recruitment activity, respectively.

Report said post an impressive 17 per cent growth in August, the Job speak Index has grown by 9 per cent in September, which is impressive.