Ask the Headhunters(10/12/2001)
Undoutably, globalisation has resulted in an explosion in work opportunities, but it has also made employees increasingly vulnerable to turbulence in world markets, not necessarily of their own making. The IT industry in India is a case in point acutely affected by the crests and troughs in the US economy. Employees wooed with lavish salaries a year back are facing the unkindest cut of all – downward salary revisions, and layoffs. Most employees lack the emotional and pyschological resources to strategically plan careers in the altered environment. As an online career solutions provider, AssureConsulting.com launches Ask the Headhunters to empower its readers with resources to propel their careers forward in these Hard Times. Write in ....
I have done my MCA from Bangalore. I want information on job offers. I have six months work experience. I worked for six months as project trainee in a leading company in Bangalore. I want a job in any good company.
Mahesh
Most software companies are reluctant to hire freshers. The downturn in the IT sector and greater availability of experienced software professionals are responsible for this trend. On account of the downturn, the time to deliver has shortened. In these shortened cycles, companies who hire look for professionals who can fit the job profile like a T.
We recommend that at the moment you stay on your current project for a minimum period of a year.
I have received a job offer as a Marketing Executive from a company which laid off employees recently. The work is challenging but the company's recent history has made me cautious? What would you advise?
XYZ
You need to consider three factors: Your current position, company and salary. If your current company is stable but is probably paying you less than the prospective company, we would advise you to stay with the current company. However if the company is on the verge of instability, you could consider the prospective company's offer after making certain that you will not suffer the same fate as other former employees. Try and find in which areas did the companies vut hobs and the reasons for it. You could direct these questions to HR. If asked in the right manner, you would not be treading on any toes.
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