The hiring activity in the city from July to December of 2021 saw a big jump when compared with the first half (January to June) of 2021. A report by Indeed indicates that the proportion of employers hired during the second half jumped to 53% from 44% in the first half.

The report also suggests that this hiring mostly happened in the junior-level and entry-level candidates, with 66% and 81% of candidates hired respectively during the second half. This number stood at 57% and 69% respectively during the first half.

The reports also reveal that Covid proved to be a catalyst for the employees to re-evaluate and rethink their professional priorities. As many as 71% of employees took part in the survey who said they are rethinking their careers and may even see if an altogether different career is worth pursuing.

This re-evaluation has resulted in three out of ten employees thinking of quitting their current jobs. Moreover, this thought has occurred in a greater proportion among the male employees (about 31%) than the female ones (19%).

• 67% questioned themselves of being in the right job
• 51% pondered if their current job is fulfilling a purpose
• 61% said that they are seriously thinking to reprioritize their job in favor of other life priorities

What is the top priority in a job?

• 68% — job satisfaction
• 62% — salary
• 61% — work-life balance
• 49% found working five-day a week
• 51% clocking 6-8 hours per day

Hiring growth in top roles in the second half:

• Sales 73%
• Technology 61%
• Marketing 59%.

Hiring growth in top sectors in the second half:

•  Information Technology 69%
•  E-commerce and technology startups 65%
• Telecommunications 47%