5 Reasons Why Engineers in India Find it Difficult to Get a Job

1.   Too many institutions and too many engineering graduate

 The number of colleges and the engineering graduates almost doubled in the past 6 years

2.   There is no Quality

The qualification is not a tool that measure your skill, rather the knowledge you possess and the quality of work you can exhibit with your knowledge.

3.   Lack of opportunities in the job market     

Well, every year, Indian job market almost generate around 1.5 lacs to 2 lacs new job opportunities for the engineering graduates, where the number of candidates who pass out with an engineering degree is more than 5 lacs per year! Not even 50 percent of the engineers in India, who pass out every year were able to get a job!

4.   More expectations from the employers

Recruitment strategies and trends are changing! Employers no longer interested in hiring any individual with a engineering degree, rather expecting more. In the current scenario, a high salary job is assured to those Indian engineers who also hold a MBA!  So, a mere engineering degree is not sufficient for the engineers in India to get a high salary job. Higher qualification, extra skills, experience, etc are expected!

5.   Compromise

At a few instances, the engineering graduates compromise themselves to settle with a job (any kind of job) without hunting the Indian job market.

Top 10 Employability Skills

1. Communication skills — Listening, speaking and writing. Employers want people who can accurately interpret what others are saying and organize and express their thoughts clearly.   
2. Teamwork — In today’s work environment, many jobs involve working in one or more groups. Employers want someone who can bring out the best in others.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills — Employers want people who can use creativity, reasoning and past experiences to identify and solve problems effectively.
4. Personal management skills — The ability to plan and manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
5. Interpersonal effectiveness — Employers usually note whether an employee can relate to co-workers and build relationships with others in the organization.
6. Computer/technical literacy — Although employers expect to provide training on job-specific software, they also expect employees to be proficient with basic computer skills.
7. Leadership/management skills — The ability to take charge and manage your co-workers, if required, is a welcome trait. Most employers look for signs of leadership qualities.
8. Learning skills — Jobs are constantly changing and evolving, and employers want people who can grow and learn as changes come.
9. Academic competence in reading and math — Although most jobs don’t require calculus, almost all jobs require the ability to read and comprehend  instructions and perform basic math.
10. Strong work values — Dependability, honesty, selfconfidence and a positive attitude are prized qualities in any profession. Employers look for personal integrity.

The most important skills to develop in employees to drive company growth over the next five years.

•      Leadership skills 62%                      
•      Management skills 62%               
•      Interpersonal skills 53%
•      Innovation and creativity 45%          
•      Resilience 43%                             
•      Technical/specialist skills 40% 
•      IT skills 40%                                    
•      Sales/marketing skills 32%           
•      Client management skills 24% 
•      Other/none of the above 4% 

Top 7 Soft Skills

The top 7 most important soft skills to have for both interviewing and in the workplace from Indeed's Director of Recruiting, Mike Steinerd:

• Acting as a team player means not only being cooperative, but also displaying strong leadership skills when necessary
• Flexibility is a valuable asset - employees who can adapt to any situation are dependable no matter what's thrown at them
• Effective communication is paramount, and includes articulating oneself well, being a good listener and using appropriate body language
• Problem-solving skills and resourcefulness are critical when unexpected issues inevitably arise
• Accepting feedback and applying lessons learned fosters professional growth
• Confidence is key, but it's important to always have the knowledge and skills to support self-assurance
• Creative thinking is invaluable and drives innovation and increased efficiency