In sector-wise split, FMCG stayed at the top with a 27% share. The participation of Technology firms like Uber saw an increase, with 20% roles in Business Management being offered in Technology sector. Other sectors in the process were, BFSI (13%), Consulting (11%), Conglomerates (16%), and a 13% share split between Media, Pharma, Auto and Telecom.
There was also a significant increase in operations roles with firms like Reckitt Benckiser and Colgate-Palmolive opening their Operations roles for students. The sales and marketing roles topped the charts with 25% share in the recruitment, followed by Finance with 20%. The performance in Finance sector this year has been exceptionally good with many regular recruiters opening up multiple roles. Many offers were made by Kotak Wealth Management, Mondelez Corp Fin, Avendus capital, Goldman Sachs, JPMC Markets. With 17% Operations and 17% General Management, and 11% consulting roles, the diversity was clearly evident.
XLRI also continued with Founded on the Principles of Magis- Greater Good, XLRI strives to nurture the social spirit in its students. Parivartan - the Social Sector Internship Program of XLRI was instituted in 2014, with the objective to provide relevant avenues for students looking to gain exposure by working on social projects. Multiple students were recruited by firms such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Tata Trust, Dr. Reddy’s Foundation, and E-Vidyaloka through Parivartan.
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