June 27, 2026 03:14 pm (IST)
Follow us:
New survey of top Indian employers reveals hiring challenges across all levels
Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): An unprecedented multi-sector survey of India's top 100 employers has revealed unique hiring challenges at every level-entry/middle/senior manager-and demand for more credible certification pathways.
The key challenges for hiring managers across levels - ascertaining ability of entry level candidates (56%); finding (69%) and retaining (61%) middle managers; and finding senior managers (53%) with the right qualifications (61%) – all shared a common solution.
Whilst the ongoing investment in up-skilling young people was seen to be closing the skills gaps for young people (56%), 7 in 10 participants urged investment into both more specialist certifications and more advanced certifications. Instead, almost 6 in 10 hiring managers (58%) are currently forced to make hiring compromises.
Divyalok Sharma, director of client development at Pearson VUE, said: “India is committed to improving the skills and lives of millions of young people. Beyond university and entry-level certifications, there is a greater call for life-long learning and certification so that middle managers in particular can better progress and improve productivity and address talent shortages.”
Across all levels, candidate credibility was a major concern – with 7 in 10 hiring managers believing the majority of candidates make false claims in their resume. Many even believe that candidates may have cheated on a professional exam (58%). But those figures dramatically improved if the candidate had earned their credential through a computer-based test (CBT). Most hiring managers (82 percent) were confident that CBT is more secure and easier to validate.
Sharma added: “Clearly, this hiring and skills crisis will not be solved by more role relevant certification pathways alone. It is also imperative for employers that such training and assessment is seen as rigorous, credible and secure – which computer-based testing has proven to better enable.”
Assessing the right talent and job readiness for India’s Professionals – challenges and opportunities in the India hiring sector is published by Pearson VUE in partnership with independent market research agency IMRB India. The 100 Indian hiring managers surveyed are from a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, IT, finance, health, construction, professional services, real estate, media and logistics.
Whilst the ongoing investment in up-skilling young people was seen to be closing the skills gaps for young people (56%), 7 in 10 participants urged investment into both more specialist certifications and more advanced certifications. Instead, almost 6 in 10 hiring managers (58%) are currently forced to make hiring compromises.
Divyalok Sharma, director of client development at Pearson VUE, said: “India is committed to improving the skills and lives of millions of young people. Beyond university and entry-level certifications, there is a greater call for life-long learning and certification so that middle managers in particular can better progress and improve productivity and address talent shortages.”
Across all levels, candidate credibility was a major concern – with 7 in 10 hiring managers believing the majority of candidates make false claims in their resume. Many even believe that candidates may have cheated on a professional exam (58%). But those figures dramatically improved if the candidate had earned their credential through a computer-based test (CBT). Most hiring managers (82 percent) were confident that CBT is more secure and easier to validate.
Sharma added: “Clearly, this hiring and skills crisis will not be solved by more role relevant certification pathways alone. It is also imperative for employers that such training and assessment is seen as rigorous, credible and secure – which computer-based testing has proven to better enable.”
Assessing the right talent and job readiness for India’s Professionals – challenges and opportunities in the India hiring sector is published by Pearson VUE in partnership with independent market research agency IMRB India. The 100 Indian hiring managers surveyed are from a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, IT, finance, health, construction, professional services, real estate, media and logistics.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Best Car Insurance for Cars Driven Less Than 5,000 KM a Year
Sat, Jun 27 2026
Will pre-2005 Rs.10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50 and Rs. 100 notes become invalid after June 30? Here's the truth
Sat, Jun 27 2026
From Kolkata to corporate America: How Shankh Mitra became the world's second-highest paid CEO
Fri, Jun 26 2026
TVS unveils fresh NTORQ lineup with bold new features and styling
Fri, Jun 26 2026
Amazon's massive India bet! Andy Jassy announces $48 billion investment after meeting PM Modi
Thu, Jun 25 2026
Rajesh Exports crashes 5%! ED probe triggers fresh investor panic
Thu, Jun 25 2026