Lakhs of students graduate in India every year with a dream to secure a job at a reputed company and grow their careers along the way. India is one of the largest hubs for big tech companies and these firms hire lakhs of people from the Indian market every year. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, hiring had come to a halt in the country with many people also losing their jobs to the pandemic.
Fortunately for us, the situation has been improving lately as companies are getting used to the work from home culture. Now that things are more stable than before, plenty of opportunities have opened up in the job space. If you are in the market looking for a job, here are the ten best companies to work with and grow your career, according to LinkedIn.
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LinkedIn’s top companies to work for in India
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1. TCS
LinkedIn has rated Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as the best company to work for in Inda. With over 4,69,00 employees, TCS is one of the largest organisations in the country. However, working for a large organisation wouldn’t be the only benefit for you. According to LinkedIn, TCS adapted to the pandemic quickly and 75% of its staff will be working remotely till 2025. If you get an opportunity at TCS, the chances are high for you to work from the comfort of your home.
2. Cognizant
While most companies are announcing salary cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cognizant has handed out bonuses in March 2021 and promoted more than 24,000 people across levels. That speaks volumes for the brand. Moreover, Cognizant plans to hire 23,000 freshers this year in the cloud, data, digital engineering, internet of things, cybersecurity, and business modernization fields. If you are looking to join any of these departments, this could be a perfect time to knock on Cognizant’s door.
3. Accenture
With a staff larger than that of TCS, Accenture is one the biggest tech firms in the world employing over 5,37,000 people across the globe. The Irish multinational firm has recently switched to gender-neutral policies and according to it the business is back to the “pre-COVID level,” which means the chances for salary cut at Accenture are very low. With a strong revenue chart, there will be a lot of opportunities for you to nurture your career at Accenture.
4. Infosys
In 2020, Infosys allowed 97% of its staff to work remotely, ensuring that its workforce is safe and sound. According to LinkedIn, Infosys is “riding the wave of tech” and it plans to hire 26,000 new employees this year. That is a great opportunity for someone who is in the market for a job.
5. Wipro
Wipro, an Indian multinational company, specializes in consulting and business process services. According to LinkedIn, Wipro has ambitious plans for its workforce, and reports online suggest that the company plans to hire more people in 2021 than it did in 2020. With a headcount of 1,56,480, Wipro has its offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. If you live in these cities and looking for a job at a tech company, Wipro is a worthy place to look for an opportunity.
6. Amazon
Now, who hasn’t heard about Amazon! It is one of the leading e-commerce websites on a global level. Celebrating a decade in India, Amazon has a vast reach in the Indian market. The company has over 1,00,000 employees in the country, and according to Jeff Bezos, it aims to create one million additional jobs by 2025 on a global level. With Amazon’s name on your resume, plenty of companies will be willing to hire you in the future.
7. Capgemini
With over 1,25,000 employees in India, Capgemini is a French multinational corporation that provides consulting, technology, and outsourcing service. The company is currently looking for people with consulting, engineering, and information technology backgrounds who specialize in SQL, Requirement Analysis, and Java. If you have these skills, Capgemini should be on your shortlist.
8. IBM
IBM, an American multinational company, who created the world’s first computer, is currently a leading cloud platform. According to the brand, it is one of the largest technology and consulting employers in the world with over 3,50,000 employees. If you want to work on core technologies such as AI and ML, you should seriously consider IBM.
9. HCL
Headquartered in Noida, HCL employs over 1,68,000 people in the country. Established in 1976, HCL is one of the well-known brands when it comes to modern computing. HCL employs people who have SQL, Software Development, and Requirement Analysis skills. Currently, it is looking for people with engineering, information technology, and business development background.
10. Flipkart
Flipkart, one of the two major online shopping websites in India, has grown rapidly in the country. Flipkart keeps its game strong and comes up with innovative ideas to serve more people across the country with its e-commerce services. It also owns Myntra and Jabong. Since Flipkart employs a lot of technologies, there is a wide array of opportunities at the company.
