Synopsis In 2020, sectors like medical/healthcare, IT, BPO/ITES were less impacted while the sectors that struggled to cope included retail, hospitality and travel, according to the survey that covered 1327 recruiters and consultants across the country. ThinkStock Photos Signs of recovery in the IT and BPO/ITES sectors were seen from June 2020 onwards once lockdown restrictions were lifted in many parts of the country. NEW DELHI: Come 2021 jobseekers will have more to cheer about, as 26% recruiters foresee hiring bouncing back to pre-COVID levels within the next 3-6 months while 34% said that it would take their organisations 6-12 months according to Naukri.com’s Hiring Outlook Survey.