Job
Resources
The Internet is increasingly being used as a recruiting tool in
India. Most websites are in English and many offer ancillary
services to users. |
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Business and
Networking Groups
Business organizations and social networking groups provide good
contacts and referrals for jobs. |
| Employment Trends
Business optimism in India has fallen to a three-year low, but
India still has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. |
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Financial
Considerations
India’s purchasing power compared to the baseline United States is
4.66 to 1, meaning that, at least in theory, one’s earnings in India
should go 4.66 times further than in the United States., |
Information Technology
India’s Information Technology industry is the most vibrant sector
of the Indian economy and offers numerous employment opportunities. |
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Resume/CVs
Resumes in India take all forms and are often very long with a
great deal of detailed information. |
Engineering
As Indian engineering firms begin to expand globally; a niche for
foreign engineers has developed in the areas of biotechnology,
nuclear resources, aeronautics, automobiles, computers,
semiconductor devices and fertilizers. |
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Interviewing Advice
Dress conservatively and allow extra time to get to an interview:
traffic jams, poor directions and the unexpected occur with greater
frequency in India than in many other places. |
Accounting & Finance
The Indian financial industry is
actively hiring in India, with special emphasis on accountants,
auditors, stock analysts, insurance underwriters, company
secretaries and treasurers. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
Applying for visas and work permits to study, work or travel in
India is not complicated but requires adequate supporting
documentation to have the application processed efficiently. |
General Business - Sales & Marketing
India is the fifth-largest economy in terms of purchasing
power parity, with a supportive environment for local and
international businesses. |
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Cultural
Advice
Most women do not shake hands with men since physical contact is
traditionally not acceptable between acquaintances of the opposite
sex. |
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