Hiring Demand For Freshers Set To Surge In 2025; Reports TeamLease EdTech

The demand for freshers and professionals with less than five years of experience is expected to rise significantly in the first half of 2025, according to the latest career outlook report by TeamLease EdTech.

As businesses across various industries ramp up hiring efforts, companies are particularly focused on recruiting young talent to fill entry-level and early-career roles.

The report, which surveyed 649 companies, reveals that 74% of organizations plan to hire freshers in the first six months of this year. This marks a 2% increase compared to the second half of 2024.

Additionally, the hiring demand for professionals with 1-5 years of experience also saw an uptick, rising from 66% to 69% in the same period. These figures highlight a continued trend of increasing opportunities for younger job seekers.

Sector-Specific Recruitment Growth

Several industries will experience strong growth in fresher recruitment in 2025. E-commerce and technology startups, for example, project to increase hiring by 9% in the first half of 2025 compare to the previous six months of 2024.

The manufacturing sector will see a 14% jump, while the engineering and infrastructure sectors  for a 3% increase.

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The IT sector, in particular, has shown robust recovery. The report highlights a significant rise in entry-level hiring intentions, surging to 59% from 45% in the previous half-year.

Skills In High Demand For Freshers

Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech, emphasized the importance of developing skills in AI-driven domains, adaptability, and digital competencies for securing meaningful roles. “Freshers need to smartly analyze the skills in demand and add them to their portfolios to bridge the gap and drive their ambitions to fruition,” said Rooj.

Even smaller sectors, such as power and energy, as well as marketing and advertising, have seen moderate growth. The demand for talent in these fields has risen by 4% and 2%, respectively. However, the report suggests that demand for professionals in mid-level (6-10 years and 11-15 years of experience) and senior-level positions is likely to remain subdued in the first half of 2025.

Emerging Roles And Technical Skills In Demand

In terms of popular job roles, deep-tech is emerging as a key area of growth. Roles such as clinical bioinformatics associate, robotics system engineer, sustainability analyst, AI & machine learning engineer, cloud engineer, and cybersecurity analyst are all in high demand.

Companies are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in robotic process automation, performance marketing, network security, and financial risk analysis to address contemporary business needs.

The report also highlights that, in addition to technical expertise, employers are placing increasing value on soft skills such as computational thinking, interpersonal skills, analytic reasoning, and adaptability, particularly for entry-level roles.

As industries evolve, the demand for skilled professionals in emerging fields will increase, offering fresh graduates numerous opportunities to enter the workforce with promising career prospects.