Mid-level staff most hired in 2016

Middle level staff was indeed the 'most hired' category of 2016 as professionals with 2-5 years of experience witnessed an 11 per cent rise in recruitment during the year, says a report. According to RecruiteX report by TimesJobs, the recruitment indices for December 2016 show an inclination towards hiring experienced professionals.

Professionals with 2-5 years of experience witnessed an 11 per cent rise in demand, while those with 10-20 years of experience saw 10 per cent rise and those with over 20 years of experience saw 9 per cent increase. "Professionals with 2 to 5 years of experience have the right combination of experience, energy and passion to adapt quickly, pick up new skills and capitalize on training and development opportunities to accelerate both their own and the company's growth," Times Business Solutions Head of Strategy Nilanjan Roy said.

Findings of  the Recruitment Practices Survey 2016

• 60 per cent surveyed employers saying that middle level staff was indeed the most hired experience category of 2016, followed by junior level employees (25 per cent) and senior staff (15 per cent).
• Among industries, IT, BPO/ITeS, automobile, BFSI and healthcare sectors mostly hired for the mid-level, while manufacturing and retail sectors mostly hired junior level staff.
• Recruitment portals were the preferred hiring channel during the year. — PTI