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Internship the new interview: Companies turning interns into full-time hires; what it means for IT sector jobs
Times of India 1 hr ago·10 Sept 2026, 12:10 pm
A growing trend in the IT sector is seeing companies prioritize internship programs to identify and hire full-time talent. Rather than treating internships as temporary roles, many firms are using them as extended interviews to assess a candidate's skills and cultural fit before making a formal offer. This approach allows companies to reduce hiring risks and secure skilled professionals early in the process.
For investors, this shift suggests a potential improvement in the IT sector's hiring efficiency and talent retention. A stronger pipeline of full-time hires can lead to more stable workforce planning and sustained business growth. However, the increased reliance on internships may also mean more competition for these positions, which could impact entry-level salaries and job security for new graduates.
Investors should watch for changes in hiring volume and retention rates across major IT companies. A consistent pipeline of converted interns often signals a healthy demand for skilled labor and can be a positive indicator for the sector's long-term performance.
Excerpt from Times of India
Internship the new interview: Companies turning interns into full-time hires; what it means for IT sector jobs Rs 1.8-1.9 lakh/month at Top 10 institutes Rs 1.2-1.3 lakh/month at Tier 1 institutes Rs 55,000-75,000/month at Tier 2 institutes Rs 26,000/month at Tier 3 institutes Rs 90,000-1.2 lakh/month at Top 10…Read the original at Times of India
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