India, April 21, 2023: LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, today launched the 2023 Top Companies list for India, as determined by the actions of millions of professionals on the platform. The seventh annual edition reveals the 25 best workplaces where professionals in India can grow their careers and many of these companies are currently hiring for specific roles. The list also offers valuable insights on in-demand skills, top locations, and the largest job functions across these companies that professionals can utilize to help them land job opportunities.
To put together this list, LinkedIn leveraged its platform data to rank companies based on eight pillars that have been shown to lead to career progression such as the ability to advance; skills growth; company stability; external opportunity; company affinity; gender diversity; educational background and employee presence in the country.
Tata Consultancy Services (#1) has emerged as the top company this year, followed by Amazon (#2) and Morgan Stanley (#3). There has been a shift from Tech companies, which dominated the list last year, with companies across Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Gaming featuring in this year’s list. A vast majority of the companies – 10 out of 25 companies are from the financial services/ banking/ fintech space including companies such as Macquarie Group (#5), HDFC Bank (#11) Mastercard (#12), and Yubi (#14).
For the first time, companies such as Dream11 (#20) and Games24x7 (#24) from e-sports and gaming made it to the list, which is reflective of the growing popularity of gaming and the presence of this sector. There has been an emergence of new players, with 17 out of 25 companies debuting in the list, which demonstrates the strong momentum in India’s business ecosystem. Zepto (#16), which was part of the LinkedIn Top Startups list last year has made it to the Top Company list this year, which is a testament to the significant scale and growth it has achieved.
LinkedIn data reveals that the in-demand skills that the Top Companies are looking for in the technology sector include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Electronics, Software Testing, and Computer Security. Companies in the Financial sector are looking for skills such as Commercial Banking, Financial Accounting, and Growth Strategies. There is also a growing demand for Industrial Design, Game Development. Partner Development and Inside Sales skills among Gaming and EduTech companies.
Some of the largest job functions that these Top Companies are investing in include Engineering, Consulting, Product Management, Business Development, Sales, Customer Success, Design, Finance, and Operations. Bengaluru leads as the top location where these Top Companies are based and looking to hire talent, followed by Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Pune.
“In this uncertain environment, professionals are looking for guidance on the companies to work for that offer career growth and will set them up for long-term success. The 2023 Top Companies list is filled with actionable insights and resources to help professionals at all levels discover job opportunities. Those interested in a specific company can now easily identify the skills and roles being hired for, connect with employees they know in their network, and follow the company to stay informed about future opportunities,” says Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expeer and India Managing Editor.
Below are tips from Nirajita on how to land a job at a Top Company based on interviews with hiring managers:
- Research the company: Get to know the company on LinkedIn by researching its company page, following key execs in the company, reading articles, and engaging with their LinkedIn posts. Leverage your network and chat with people you know who are current or former employees. Get a feel for the culture, values, and benefits to see if they align with what you’re looking for.
- Show integrity and be authentic: Like most employers, leaders from our Top Companies list value integrity, so be honest and transparent. Talk about your strengths, as well as where you’d like to grow and develop — and how the company might be able to help you achieve your goals. Authenticity is key so be yourself. These companies value candidates who are not only a culture fit but also a culture add.
- Demonstrate intent: Leaders from our Top Companies list encourage job seekers to apply for roles that align with their skills and career aspirations, even when they may not meet all the requisite criteria listed for the role. Demonstrate how you can contribute to the company and your willingness to learn and grow. They see the potential in people and have the tools and resources to provide on-the-job training to help them grow in their roles.
- Be curious: A common misconception among candidates is that if the Top Company is in the tech industry, they will hire people only from a technical background. While some roles might require these skills, they also hire from a variety of backgrounds and create opportunities for career mobility. If you are passionate, curious, action-oriented, and want to work at a place that is constantly changing and growing, they want to hear from you.
- Learn in-demand skills: If you want to land an opportunity quickly, keep an eye out for skills that are in demand that the Top Companies are hiring for. You can do this by following the Top Companies on LinkedIn and learning new skills on LinkedIn Learning.
- Don’t give up: Sometimes not getting a role can often be a matter of timing, rather than a reflection of the candidate’s skills or qualifications. So, if things don’t work out with your first application, don’t let that stop you from subscribing to job alerts and applying to other roles in the future. In some Top Companies, candidates applied for various roles before they eventually made it to the shortlist for interviews.
Here are the 25 companies that made it to the 2023 Top Companies India list:
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Amazon
- Morgan Stanley
- Reliance Industries Limited
- Macquarie Group
- Deloitte
- NAV Fund Administration Group
- Schneider Electric
- Viatris
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Vitesco Technologies
- HDFC Bank
- Mastercard
- Yubi
- ICICI Bank
- Zepto
- Expedia Group
- EY
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Dream11 (Dream Sports)
- Synchrony
- Goldman Sachs
- Verint
- Games24x7
- Teachmint
Check out the full article on 2023 Top Companies India by LinkedIn News India here.
