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Apna.co says women job seekers posted 44 applications every minute in 2023

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews · 1y ago
Apna.co says women job seekers posted 44 applications every minute in 2023
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Apna.co, a job and professional networking platform, witnessed a significant rise in women job seekers in 2023, with 23 million job applications from women, averaging 44 applications per minute. This represents a 40% increase in women with graduate degrees or diplomas using the platform. The surge in female applicants was particularly apparent in tier 2 cities, with 6.7 million women from these cities seeking various job roles. The data also revealed a balanced approach among women, with equal interest in flexible work arrangements and full-time roles. Additionally, there has been a shift in career aspirations, with more women applying for higher-salaried positions and managerial roles. This trend is seen as an economic revitalization and has a significant impact on India's GDP growth.

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Apna AI Job Prep records 39 lakh minutes across 7.6 lakh interview simulations

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Apna AI Job Prep records 39 lakh minutes across 7.6 lakh interview simulations
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Apna AI Job Prep records 39 lakh minutes across 7.6 lakh interview simulations Apna.co, India’s leading jobs platform for job seekers, has rolled out AI Job Prep, an AI-powered interview preparation tool that aims to address the persistent confidence and readiness gap among job seekers. According to the company’s press release, the platform has already recorded 39 lakh minutes of usage across 7.6 lakh simulated interviews since its launch. Apna’s newly launched AI Job Prep tool personalizes mock interviews based on individual resumes, delivering instant feedback, performance insights, and targeted improvement suggestions. The company claims that the tool caters to over 25,000 job roles and leverages real interview data from more than 3,000 companies, including the likes of Google, Tesla, Swiggy, Microsoft, Jio, and Flipkart. The initial adoption has been strongest in metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, while tier I and II cities, including Jaipur, Patna, and Lucknow, are gaining momentum. Gen Z users (aged 18–24) accounted for the largest share of usage at 58%, followed by millennials. Nirmit Parikh, Founder & CEO of Apna, said the tool is designed to turn “nerve-racking interviews into intelligent rehearsals.” “AI job prep is our answer to the confidence gap that quietly stalls millions of careers,” he added. At the same time, COO Karna Chokshi highlighted "AI Job Prep delivers personalised, company and role-specific mock interviews at scale, supporting English, Hindi, and Hinglish, to ensure every candidate from metro professionals to Tier-3 freshers, receives an adaptive and realistic interview experience." Founded in 2019, Apna.co is India’s leading jobs platform, connecting over 6 crore users across 900+ cities with opportunities in 200+ job categories. Covering 40% of India's pincodes, it also offers professional networking and skilling, and is trusted by over 7 lakh employers.

Cybersecurity job trends in India: Bengaluru takes the lead as demand persists

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews · 1y ago
Cybersecurity job trends in India: Bengaluru takes the lead as demand persists
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Indeed, a global hiring platform, has revealed that cybersecurity job postings in India have steadily increased over the past three years. From 2019 to 2022, there was an 81% surge in cybersecurity job postings, which was particularly prominent during the pandemic. However, from September 2022 to September 2023, there was a 25.7% decrease in job postings, potentially due to increased regulations and controls. Despite this decline, job seekers' interest in cybersecurity jobs grew by 6%. Bengaluru emerged as the leading city in India's cybersecurity job market, followed by Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Hyderabad. India's growing internet user base has led to a rise in cyber threats, with the cybersecurity market estimated to exceed $15 billion by 2023.

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