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Gurmeet Sethi
IT industry continues to be upbeat for the year 2011.Spending in this sector continues to be uppermost with client companies. However newer innovations around technologies like cloud computing and mobile technologies shall gain importance.
Retention of work force shall continue to be a challenge for the HR managers, besides managing expectations and upgrading skill sets of the young brand of IT professionals in terms of leading large teams. The new generation will be required to operate as part of Global organisations with a sound understanding of economic and business environment. They should also be good at their soft skills, as well as application of technology, analytical and operational skills.
Career Opportunities: Diverse career choices are available to a young entrant as of date at the campus recruitment level in IT & ITES sectors. Hiring is in full swing by most of the companies and lapping up Engineers, BCAs & BSc (IT) graduates. The IT profile of an MBA can lead him to various industry verticals in areas related to Banking, Retail, Technology, Aviation, F&A, R&D etc. This could open avenues in IT consulting in these areas. HR managers and those looking for working in the areas of Corporate social responsibility could find themselves placed in IT companies. Salaries in this sector can be expected to grow by 12 to 15 %, while retaining talent would also require some imaginative solutions by the HR.
Retention of work force shall continue to be a challenge for the HR managers, besides managing expectations and upgrading skill sets of the young brand of IT professionals in terms of leading large teams. The new generation will be required to operate as part of Global organisations with a sound understanding of economic and business environment. They should also be good at their soft skills, as well as application of technology, analytical and operational skills.
Career Opportunities: Diverse career choices are available to a young entrant as of date at the campus recruitment level in IT & ITES sectors. Hiring is in full swing by most of the companies and lapping up Engineers, BCAs & BSc (IT) graduates. The IT profile of an MBA can lead him to various industry verticals in areas related to Banking, Retail, Technology, Aviation, F&A, R&D etc. This could open avenues in IT consulting in these areas. HR managers and those looking for working in the areas of Corporate social responsibility could find themselves placed in IT companies. Salaries in this sector can be expected to grow by 12 to 15 %, while retaining talent would also require some imaginative solutions by the HR.
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