The automotive industry has faced many challenges in the last few years. Not only did they face a stoppage of production during the pandemic, but the sector also experienced structural headwinds. However, the sector is seeing recovery and an uptick in hiring.
To help you thrive in this new environment, we surveyed hundreds of Business and Talent leaders through primary surveys and exhaustive conversations. Download the Decoding Jobs Sectoral Dossier to learn more about the jobs and hiring landscape in the automotive industry for 2021.
Did you know
The automotive sector is expected to create more than 65 million jobs in this decade
Sneak Peak
Auto Sector’s hiring intent: 25% Positive
Hiring in the automotive industry will be seen mainly for sunrise streams such as electric mobility, connected services and software development.
Top skills in demand
- Electric Vehicles Design
- Connected Tech
- Robotics Engineers

