Infosys recast leads to a surge in job applications

The prospect of a ‘new, improved’ Infosys is seen leading to a surge in job applications at the software firm, even in tepid market conditions, Economic Times reported. Infosys has seen a 39.1 per cent drop in job applications in FY13 compared with the previous year. But healthy salary raise of 8 per cent, a three-year 'daunting' roadmap chalked out by executive chairman Narayana Murthy may lead to a spike in the company's image as a preferred employer.

“Infosys may not demand so many employees but it will see at least a 20 per cent increase in inbound resumes, especially at lower levels and the middle management,” said Surabhi Mathur Gandhi, senior vice-president of TeamLease.

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