Working in Pune

With several strong and continually growing industries, Pune is a great place to jumpstart or progress a career. Expats in sectors such as IT, manufacturing and education should find plenty of opportunities for career growth while working in Pune.

Job market in Pune

Pune has a long history of being a manufacturing city, dating back to the 1960s. Manufacturing continues to be one of Pune's most important industries. The city's industrial and warehousing sector has also been performing well and looks set to continue its pattern of growth.

Education and research are also major contributors to Pune's economy, which should be no surprise given that the city is a global education hub, having earned itself the nickname the 'Oxford of the East' thanks to its numerous high-quality tertiary institutions.

While Bengaluru continues to boast India's largest IT sector, Pune is offering it some stiff competition. The city has several IT parks housing hundreds of companies and shows no sign of slowing down.

Other major sectors include banking, automotive and electronics.

Finding a job in Pune

Expats with the right skills in the right industries should have little difficulty finding a job in Pune. Browsing online job portals is a good place to start, while getting in touch with recruitment companies in Pune and utilising social networks such as LinkedIn to make connections can also be valuable.

It's highly likely that expats will need a work permit to take up employment in India. It's important to stay on the right side of the law when it comes to matters of immigration, and any good employer will be happy to assist an expat in arranging the necessary paperwork.

Work culture in Pune

Generally speaking, the people of Pune are friendly and the work culture pleasant. That said, expats should always bear in mind that work culture varies between industries and from company to company. Those working in finance or business will likely experience a more formal workplace than, for example, those working in the creative arts.

When considering what to wear, expats should take their cues from coworkers. If unsure, it's usually better to dress up rather than down. Pune's weather can be hot and muggy, and on such days business wear tends to be less formal.