Telco executives make distress call for job switch to new line

Mumbai: The telecom sector, which was once a talent magnet, is losing some of its sheen, and people as well.

A number of CVs (curriculum vitae, or bio data) of mid- to senior-level telco executives are floating around, multiple executive search firms have told TOI. The main reasons for disgruntlement among managers include sectoral uncertainty and low increments. Sources said these executives are mostly looking at job opportunities in sectors other than telecom. While there have been hardships in telecom for over a year now, it’s only in the last couple of months that search firms are witnessing a spike in inquiries for other job opportunities.