Key insights

• ⚙️ The demand for UI/UX designers in India is strong in top companies but competition is high.
• 💼 Investments in startups led to high demand for full stack developers, resulting in a surplus of developers when startups struggled.
• 📉 Startup funding faced challenges in 2023 and 2024 due to risk aversion and interest rate increase, impacting job demand.
• 👩‍💻 High demand for full stack engineers but intense competition for mid-level positions.
• 📝 Content writers need domain expertise to create quality work and face competition from AI tools.
• 🤖 AI research may not be commercially rewarding, but AI/ML engineers building solutions for companies are in high demand.
• 📱 Digital marketing has become auto-optimized, making it less challenging, but specialists should focus on both organic and paid content.
• 🎬 Short form content has increased demand for video editors in India, leading to higher salaries and lucrative opportunities in marketing or channel producing.

Q&A

• What has led to an increase in demand for robotics engineers?

  Changing industry dynamics have made robotics engineer a promising role, attracting attention and demand within the job market.

• Why are video editing skills in high demand?

  Video editing skills are in high demand due to the increasing consumption of video content, leading to lucrative roles such as marketing or channel producing.

• Are AI/ML engineers in high demand?

  Yes, AI/ML engineers building solutions for companies are in high demand, while AI research may not be as commercially rewarding.

• Are there opportunities for content creators in companies?

  Yes, there are growing opportunities for content creators within companies, although the path of content creation is challenging and ambiguous.

• What challenges did startup funding face in 2023 and 2024?

  Startup funding faced challenges in 2023 and 2024 due to risk aversion and an increase in interest rates, impacting the job market and demand for certain roles.

• What led to a surplus of full stack developers in India?

  Investments in startups resulted in high demand for full stack developers, leading to a surplus when startups struggled, causing a shift in supply and demand.

• Is the demand for UI/UX designers high in India?

  Yes, the demand for UI/UX designers is strong in top companies, although there is high competition for these positions.

• What are the challenges for freshers in product management?

  Freshers in product management may face challenges such as understanding market needs, collaborating with diverse teams, and developing a deep understanding of the product's lifecycle and customer experience.

• What are the important distinctions between product and project management?

  Product management focuses on creating a successful product, identifying market needs, and working with cross-functional teams, while project management revolves around planning, executing, and closing projects within specific constraints.

• What are the most lucrative job roles for freshers in 2024?

  The most lucrative job roles for freshers in 2024 include full stack developers, AI/ML engineers, digital marketing specialists focusing on organic and paid advertising, video editors, and robotics engineers.

• 00:00 Discussing the most lucrative job roles for freshers in 2024, including important distinctions between product and project management, and the evolving demand for UI/UX designers.
• 06:00 The demand for UI/UX designers in India is strong in top companies, but competition is high. Full stack developers faced high demand due to investments in startups, resulting in a surplus of developers when startups struggled.
• 12:00 The startup funding went through a rough phase, full stack engineers are in high demand but face tough competition, content writers need domain expertise for quality work, VFX and 3D artist job demand is low, and content creators face tough competition with a high dropout rate.
• 17:37 Content creation is a challenging and ambiguous path, but opportunities exist for creators in companies. AI research may not be commercially rewarding, while AI/ML engineers building solutions for companies are in high demand. Digital marketing has become auto-optimized, making it less challenging.
• 23:09 Digital marketing specialist should focus on both organic content and paid advertising. AI is not likely to replace sales executives due to the human element. Video editing skills are in high demand due to the increasing consumption of video content.
• 28:38 Short form content has increased demand for video editors in India, leading to higher salaries. Video editing can lead to other lucrative roles like marketing or channel producing. Robotics engineer is also a promising role due to changing industry dynamics. However, being an actor is risky with lower odds of success.