Highlights of Amazon Job Seeker Insight Survey 2021

● 51 per cent of Indian job-seeking adults are interested in pursuing opportunities in industries they do not have experience in.

● When applying for a job, 55 per cent of Indian professionals claim compensation is a major factor they look for.

● Job security is a major priority for 56 per cent of Indian professionals following the pandemic.

● For nearly half of Indian professionals (49 per cent), opportunities that will help them learn and develop is a high priority when considering a job.

● For 47 per cent of Indian professionals, having a safe workplace environment is a high priority when considering a job.

● 75 per cent of Indian professionals are concerned their current set of skills will become outdated in five years.

● 90 per cent of Indian professionals are interested in learning new and transferable career skills, 74 per cent of these professionals claimed this interest was a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

● 45 per cent of professionals in India believe technical and digital skills are essential for career advancement; and around 38 per cent believe marketing skills are important for career advancement.

● 76 per cent of employed Indian adults are already given support through additional training offered by their employers. 93 per cent of these adults are already utilising this training. 97 per cent would like more job training to be offered.

● The study underlines the changing concerns, aspirations and interests of Indian job-seekers, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Professionals are looking at broadening their choice of industries and skillsets to stay relevant in the changing job market.