HR PPT CONTENT:
Recruitment & Selection: The process of attracting, identifying, and hiring suitable
candidates to fill job vacancies within an organization.
Importance in Organizations:
Ensures acquisition of skilled talent, driving organizational success.
Reduces employee turnover and associated costs.
Enhances organizational culture and productivity.
IT Sector Hiring Trends:
Projected 20–25% increase in hiring, emphasizing skills in AI, cloud computing, and
data science.
As per 2023 NASSCOM report, 24% of new tech jobs in India were created in Tier-
2 and Tier-3 cities.
Growing adoption of AI in recruitment processes to enhance efficiency.
According to LinkedIn India, 68% of recruiters now focus on skill-based
assessments during hiring.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Founded: 1968
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Employee Count: Approximately 612,724 as of September 2024
Industry Focus:
o Information Technology Services
o Consulting
o Business Solutions
Global Presence: Operates in 150 locations across 46 countries
Wipro
Founded: 29 December 1945
Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Employee Count: 234,054 as of March 2024
Industry Focus:
o Information Technology Services
o Consulting
o Business Process Services
Global Presence: Operates in over 60 countries, serving industries such as financial
services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications
Infosys
Founded: 1981
Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Employee Count: Approximately 317,000 as of March 2024
Industry Focus:
o Information Technology Services
o Consulting
o Outsourcing Services
Global Presence: Provides services to clients in over 50 countries
RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS IN IT SECTOR
1. Sourcing Candidates
This initial phase focuses on attracting potential candidates through various channels:
Campus Recruitment: Engaging with educational institutions to hire fresh graduates.
Lateral Hiring: Recruiting experienced professionals from other organizations.
Internal Recruitment: Promoting or transferring existing employees to new roles
within the company.
Employee Referrals: Encouraging current employees to recommend suitable
candidates.
Online Portals: Posting job openings on platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed and
company career pages.
2. Application Screening
Once applications are received, they undergo a screening process to shortlist suitable
candidates:
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Automated systems that filter applications
based on keywords, experience, and qualifications.
Manual Screening: HR professionals review resumes and cover letters to assess
candidate suitability.
3. Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates are evaluated through various methods:
Assessments and Tests: Evaluations to measure cognitive abilities, technical skills,
and personality traits.
Interviews: Structured discussions to assess a candidate's fit for the role and
organization.
Group Discussions (GDs): Candidates engage in discussions on given topics to
evaluate communication and teamwork skills.
Case Studies: Analysis of specific scenarios to assess problem-solving and analytical
abilities.
4. Offer and Onboarding
The final stage involves formalizing the employment relationship and integrating the new
hire into the organization:
Job Offer: Extending an employment offer detailing role, compensation, and other
terms.
Onboarding: Introducing the new employee to company policies, culture, and their
specific role.
Recruitment and Hiring Comparison: TCS,
Wipro & Infosys
Parameter TCS Wipro Infosys
Sourcing Campus Campus Campus
Methods Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment,
Online Portals, Online Portals, Online Portals,
Employee Employee Employee
Referrals Referrals Referrals
Application Online Online Online
Process Application Application Application
through TCS through Wipro through Infosys
Careers Portal Careers Portal Careers Portal
Eligibility Criteria 60% throughout 60% in 10th and 60% in 10th and
academics, 12th, 65% in 12th, 65% in
Maximum 1 graduation, No graduation, No
active backlog, active backlogs, active backlogs
Gap not Gap not
exceeding 1 year exceeding 3
years
Assessment Numerical Quantitative Reasoning
Tests Ability, Verbal Aptitude, Logical Ability,
Ability, Reasoning, Mathematical
Reasoning Verbal English, Ability, Verbal
Ability, Coding Test, Ability, Pseudo
Programming Essay Writing Code, Puzzle
Logic, Coding Solving
Test
Interview Rounds Technical Technical Technical
Interview, HR Interview, HR Interview, HR
Interview Interview Interview
Offer and Offer Letter Offer Letter Offer Letter
Onboarding Issuance, Pre- Issuance, Pre- Issuance, Pre-
Joining Joining Joining
Engagement, Engagement, Engagement,
Initial Learning Project Infosys Training
Program (ILP) Readiness Program
Program
Training Initial Learning Project Infosys Training
Programs Program (ILP) Readiness Program
Program
Additional Details:
TCS:
o Offers roles like TCS Ninja (3.6 LPA) and TCS Digital (6.5 LPA).
o Utilizes platforms like TCS NQT for assessments.
o Emphasizes a comprehensive Initial Learning Program (ILP) for new joiners.
Wipro:
o Conducts a coding round with two questions to be solved in 60 minutes.
o Includes an essay writing section to assess written communication skills.
o Provides a Project Readiness Program post-selection.
Infosys:
o Introduces sections like Pseudo Code and Puzzle Solving in assessments.
o Conducts a comprehensive training program for freshers.
o Emphasizes consistent academic performance throughout the education
journey.
CHALLENGES TO RECRUITMENT & SELECTION
2.1 Talent Shortage
Despite India producing nearly 1.5 million engineering graduates
annually, only 20% are employable in high-demand tech roles
(Source: India Skills Report 2023). The primary reasons include:
Outdated curricula in educational institutions.
Insufficient exposure to practical applications.
2.2 Retention Challenges
Attrition rates in the Indian IT sector reached 21% in 2023, driven by:
Poaching by global competitors offering better pay.
Burnout due to demanding work environments.
2.3 Impact of Automation
AI and automation are replacing traditional roles in areas like data entry
and routine IT support. Companies are now forced to re-skill employees or
risk large-scale redundancies.
2.4 Lack of Diversity
Women represent only 26% of the workforce in India’s tech sector, with
leadership roles being even more skewed. This lack of diversity affects
innovation and team dynamics.
2.5 Rising Costs in Urban Centers
The cost of hiring and retaining talent in metros like Bengaluru and
Hyderabad has increased by over 30% in the last five years. This trend is
pushing companies to consider distributed teams.
AI-Crafted Applications:
Candidates using AI tools to generate résumés can lead to an influx of applications,
making it harder to identify genuine talent.
Evolving Skill Requirements:
Rapid technological advancements necessitate continuous learning, and candidates
may struggle to keep up with emerging skill demands.
FUTURE TRENDS IN RECRUITMENT IN IT SECTOR
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration:
AI is automating tasks such as CV screening, candidate matching, and interview
scheduling, enhancing efficiency and allowing recruiters to focus on strategic
activities.
Skills-Based Hiring:
Employers are shifting focus from traditional degrees to specific skills, broadening the
talent pool and emphasizing competencies over formal education.
Remote Recruitment and Onboarding:
The rise of remote work has led to virtual hiring processes, enabling companies to
access global talent and streamline onboarding through digital platforms.
Enhanced Candidate Experience:
Organizations are prioritizing personalized and engaging recruitment experiences to
attract top talent, utilizing AI to improve interactions and satisfaction.
Use of Psychometric Assessments:
To counter AI-generated applications, employers are incorporating psychometric tests
to evaluate candidates' personal skills and behaviors, ensuring a more authentic
selection process.
Generative AI in Recruitment:
By automating time-consuming recruiting tasks, generative AI is speeding up the
hiring process, allowing recruiters to spend more time on strategic activities like
building relationships, improving candidate experience, and advising hiring managers.
Focus on Employee Well-being:
Companies are increasingly considering mental health and well-being in their
recruitment strategies, recognizing the importance of a supportive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives:
There's a growing emphasis on creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, with
recruitment strategies tailored to attract a wide range of candidates.
FUN FACTS:
1. TCS’s Digital Academy TCS partnered with IITs to offer courses in AI and
blockchain, reskilling over 100,000 employees in the past two years.
2. Wipro’s Smart Hiring Leveraging AI-based assessments, Wipro reduced its average
hiring time by 25%, while increasing diversity hires by 18% in 2023.
