Indian students pursuing a foreign education are finding it increasingly difficult to land a job due to the global economic slowdown and reduced entry-level employment opportunities for international students. Even STEM degree holders are finding it tough to secure a job as technology and new-age companies grapple with layoffs and hiring freezes. Economic factors and local unemployment are further complicating matters, making it very difficult for Indian students to get hired.
In a year when the number of Indian students opting for foreign education is at record levels, those who are already there are finding it difficult to land a job.