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Professionals keen on new job opportunities despite being satisfied in present role

Professionals keen on new job opportunities despite being satisfied in present role

Most professionals in India are satisfied with their current jobs but are also open to explore new job opportunities, according to LinkedIn's 2015 Talent Trends India report.

The report also says that 55% of Indian professionals define their job search as "passively looking", reported PTI.

"In this dynamic and active talent landscape, recruiters need to rethink their strategies and focus on building strong employer brands," LinkedIn India Director Talent Solutions Irfan Abdulla said.

Moreover the LinkedIn report also noted that professionals now days appreciate a company that values their career and is communicative during the interview process.

About 95% of the active candidates surveyed said that they want to receive interview feedback whether or not they end up with the company.

"A candidate's interview experience plays an important role in converting candidates into hires and steps such as getting back to the candidates with interview feedback, regardless of them being hired for the job, helps strengthen a company's overall employer brand," Abdulla added.

When finally deciding on the job offer the top factor that influences a job seeker is compensation, professional development and better work-life balance.

Nearly one in two professional surveyed said that they had updated their resumes in the last one month. More than one third of the respondents surveyed said they updated their profiles on LinkedIn in the last one month, according the report.

The second annual Talent Trends report focuses on exploring how talent approaches the job search journey from start to hire.

Nearly 1,000 professionals were surveyed.
(Image: Indiatimes)

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