SaralnamaThe tech job market is changing fast due to AI and automation. Companies want graduates who can contribute immediately. They seek candidates with technical skills, communication abilities, and AI knowledge. Degrees alone aren't enough now. Students need live projects, internships, and skill portfolios. Ramanujam Thirumalai, CTO at NIIT Limited, advises students to embrace continuous learning and master AI. He suggests treating AI as a collaborator and building cross-disciplinary skills early. The job market shift is an opportunity, not a threat. Employers now look for T-shaped or π-shaped talent profiles. Students should start building relevant skills and AI-embedded solutions now. From today until graduation, focus on creating a strong project portfolio. Next for graduates: Develop job-ready skills, functional competencies, and AI proficiency to thrive in the evolving tech landscape. (Updated 29 Sep 2025, 18:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The tech job market is changing fast due to AI and automation
- Companies want graduates who can contribute immediately
- They seek candidates with technical skills, communication abilities, and AI knowledge