NEW DELHI: Majority of employers in India are concerned with the growing skills gap and feel that despite having open positions they are unable to find qualified candidates, says a survey.

According to a survey by job portal CareerBuilder India, the current job market is not only frustrating for those looking for employment, but also for businesses with open positions who are unable to find the right talent.

"The skills gap in India is an issue that is not going away anytime soon," CareerBuilder India managing director Premlesh Machama said.

Around 78 per cent of the surveyed employers said they are concerned with the growing skills gap in India while 57 per cent said they currently have open positions for which they cannot find qualified candidates.

As per the report, the costs associated with the skills gap can add up quickly and have broader implications for business performance.

"There is a growing disconnect between the needs of the employers and the skills that are available in the job market today. This causes workers and companies to miss out on realising their full potential and creates multiple negative consequences for businesses," Mr Machama said.
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