84% Indians Feel Unprepared for Jobs but 72% Are Still Applying in 2026 | Vantage with Palki Sharma

India is in the middle of its biggest job identity crisis yet. A new LinkedIn report for 2026 reveals a striking contradiction: 84% of Indian professionals feel unprepared to switch jobs, yet 72% are actively applying for new roles. The job market is tougher, longer, and increasingly filtered through AI, leaving nearly half of applicants clueless about how to stand out. Palki Sharma breaks down the 5 biggest job trends, the AI hiring problem, the competition surge, and the hottest careers of 2026.

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