{
  "id": 5070841,
  "title": "5 Best Ways To Land A Tech Job In India Right Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/5-best-ways-to-land-a-tech-job-in-india-right-now",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:50:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/5-best-ways-to-land-a-tech-job-in-india-right-now"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's technology sector continues to expand, yet breaking into the field remains challenging. With nearly 9.5 million tech professionals expected this year and a $300-billion industry valuation, the market is highly competitive. Although job postings have risen by 15 percent year-over-year, only 5.9 percent of openings are entry-level, and half seek senior engineers. Remote work opportunities are scarce, making in-office hiring the primary reality. To succeed in this market, job-seekers must employ strategic methods beyond simply searching for jobs.\n\nNetworking proves to be the most effective approach, as referral analytics show referred candidates convert into hires at a rate 20-30 percent higher than those sourced through AI platforms. Maintaining visibility through industry participation and staying in touch with former colleagues helps create a favorable impression on potential employers. Specialized platforms like Instahyre, Cutshort, and Hirist offer a more targeted alternative to general job boards, tailoring search results to specific skill sets and experience levels. These platforms tend to produce higher-quality leads, making them valuable resources for experienced candidates.\n\nThe demand for specific skills, such as AI, machine learning, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity, is growing rapidly. Focusing on acquiring these in-demand competencies can significantly enhance a candidate's chances of landing a job. Additionally, keeping abreast of current job descriptions and aligning one's profile with the desired skills can make a resume more appealing to recruiters and AI-driven screening tools. Utilizing AI-assisted job search tools, which tailor resumes and apply for positions across multiple platforms, can streamline the process and increase the likelihood of success. Finally, showcasing a portfolio of practical experience and technical work, such as GitHub repositories, cloud certifications, and internships, can demonstrate a candidate's capabilities beyond traditional academic qualifications, aligning with employers' preferences for hands-on expertise.",
  "summary": "India's technology sector is bigger than it has ever been and, paradoxically, harder to break into than it appears. The country is on track to house nearly 9.5 million tech professionals this year, with the industry itself approaching a $300-billion valuation, according to staffing firm Taggd's India Decoding Jobs 2026 report. Hiring platform foundit's year-end tracker showed job postings…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}