Coming and Going
As offshoring evolves, Indian firms even hire Americans
But no one expects the trend of offshoring to slow. Even as offshoring firms integrate more Americans into their operations, the pressure on big public companies to cut labor costs is intensifying. And so are the opportunities, as the quality of Indian offshoring services continues to rise. Cognizant says Indian engineers at the firm are working on cutting-edge technology like next-generation ATMs and new systems for global securities trading. Kant says that in addition to all the IT work Tata does, its staffers in India handle automotive design for Detroit, broadcasting duties for Hollywood, and paralegal work for big law firms. With some major companies just beginning to look overseas, "offshoring has not even scratched the surface," he insists. It's time for American workers, in other words, to get one foot on that boat.
CAN YOUR JOB BE OFFSHORED?
JOBS AT RISK
Computer programming
Software development
Basic systems architecture
Low-to-medium-tech jobs
paralegal research
JOBS THAT ARE SECURE
Government jobs
Specialized website work
On-site program and tech support
High-end technical design
Healthcare
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