India's largest IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has emerged as the top company to work for in India, as per LinkedIn's latest list of the top 25 companies. Last year,?TCS was also India's top women's employer,with more thanh 2,10,000 women in its workforce.
The list showcases the best places to work and grow careers in 2023.?TCS?is followed by?Amazon?on the second rank and?Morgan Stanley on the third.
1. Tata Consultancy Services?
2. Amazon?
3. Morgan Stanley?
4. Reliance Industries Limited?
5. Macquarie Group?
6. Deloitte?
7. NAV Fund Administration Group?
8. Schneider Electric?
9. Viatris?
10. Royal Caribbean Group?
11. Vitesco Technologies?
12. HDFC Bank?
13. Mastercard?
14. Yubi?
15. ICICI Bank?
16. Zepto?
17. Expedia Group?
18. EY?
19. JPMorgan Chase & Co.?
20. Dream11 (Dream Sports)?
21. Synchrony?
22. Goldman Sachs?
23. Verint?
24. Games24x7?
25. Teachmint? ?
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There has been a shift from tech companies, which dominated the list last year, with companies across financial services, oil and gas, professional services, manufacturing, and gaming featuring in this year's list.
A vast majority of the companies, that is, 10 out of 25 companies, are from the financial services/banking/fintech space, including companies such as Macquarie Group (5), HDFC Bank (11), Mastercard (12), and Yubi (14). Bengaluru led as the top location where these top companies are based and looking to hire talent, followed by Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Pune, it added.
The 2023 Top Companies India list is based on LinkedIn's data to rank companies based on eightpillars that have been shown to lead to career progression,?such as the ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity, educational background, and employee presence in the country.
LinkedIn data revealed that the?in-demand skills?that these top companies are looking for in the technology sector include artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, electronics, software testing, and computer security. Companies in the financial sector are looking for skills such as commercial banking, financial accounting, and growth strategies. It added that there is also a growing demand for industrial design and game development, among others.
The data revealed that some of the largest job functions that these top companies are investing in include engineering, consulting, product management, business development, sales, customer success, design, finance, and operations.
"In this uncertain environment, professionals are looking for guidance on the companies to work that offer career growth and will set them up for long-term success. The 2023 Top Companies list is filled with actionable insights and resources to help professionals at all levels discover job opportunities," LinkedIn India Managing Editor Nirajita Banerjee said.
Below are tips from LinkedIn India's managing editor on how to land a job at a top company based on interviews with hiring managers:
¡ñ?Research the company: Get to know the company on LinkedIn by researching its company page, following key executives in the company, reading articles, and engaging with their LinkedIn posts. Leverage your network and chat with people you know who are current or former employees. Get a feel for the culture, values, and benefits to see if they align with what you¡¯re looking for.
¡ñ?Show integrity and be authentic: Like most employers, leaders on our Top Companies list value integrity, so be honest and transparent. Talk about your strengths, as well as where you¡¯d like to grow and develop, and how the company might be able to help you achieve your goals. Authenticity is key, so be yourself. These companies value candidates who are not only culture fits but also culture adds.
¡ñ?Demonstrate intent: Leaders from our Top Companies list encourage job seekers to apply for roles that align with their skills and career aspirations, even when they may not meet all the requisite criteria listed for the role. Demonstrate how you can contribute to the company and your willingness to learn and grow. They see the potential in people and have the tools and resources to provide on-the-job training to help them grow in their roles.
¡ñ?Be curious: A common misconception among candidates is that if the top company is in the tech industry, they will only hire people from a technical background. While some roles might require these skills, they also hire from a variety of backgrounds and create opportunities for career mobility. If you are passionate, curious, action-oriented, and want to work at a place that is constantly changing and growing, they want to hear from you.
¡ñ?Learn in-demand skills: If you want to land an opportunity quickly, keep an eye out for skills that are in demand that the top companies are hiring for. You can do this by following the top companies on LinkedIn and learning new skills on LinkedIn Learning.
¡ñ?Don¡¯t give up: Sometimes not getting a job can be more a matter of timing than a reflection of the candidate¡¯s skills or qualifications. So, if things don¡¯t work out with your first application, don¡¯t let that stop you from subscribing to job alerts and applying to other roles in the future. In some top companies, candidates applied for various roles before they eventually made it to the shortlist for interviews.
Further, the data revealed that companies such as Dream11 (20) and Games24x7 (24) from e-sports and gaming made it to the list for the first time, which is reflective of the growing popularity of gaming and the presence of this sector.
There has been an emergence of new players, with 17 out of 25 companies debuting on the list, which demonstrates the strong momentum in India's business ecosystem, it stated.
Zepto (16), which was part of the LinkedIn Top Startups list last year, has made it to the top company list this year, which is a testament to the significant scale and growth it has achieved, it noted.
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