What this means for you

Expect intense competition for entry-level roles; differentiate yourself by showcasing practical project experience and problem-solving skills beyond academic credentials. During interviews, clearly articulate your unique value proposition and adaptability, demonstrating how you can immediately contribute to a team. A software professional shared an emotional account of meeting a delivery partner who was once employed in the IT sector. The man, a 2024 computer science graduate, had worked at TCS before being laid off and later took up delivery work to support his family. The encounter prompted reflections on entry-level IT jobs, job security and the diffi…