Explained: Why is it a good time to start looking for jobs

Hiring activity is likely to increase over the next three months in India, according to a recent survey conducted by Manpower Group. Here is all you need to know about sector-wise hiring prospects:

There is finally good news for job seekers in India. A recent survey conducted by staffing firm ManpowerGroup has indicated that the rate of job recovery is gradually improving in the country and more companies plan to increase hiring activity in the next quarter. Hiring activity is likely to increase over the next three months, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. Around 12 per cent of 2,375 companies who took part in the survey intend to hire more people in the upcoming April-June quarter, compared to the ongoing January-March period. “Indian employers report encouraging signs for job seekers in the next three months. With 12 per cent of employers anticipating an increase in payrolls, 2 per cent forecasting a decrease and 53 per cent expecting no change, the resulting Net Employment Outlook is +10 per cent,” the survey said.