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Mayank Rautela
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Mayank Rautela is the group chief human resources officer at Apollo Hospitals.
A management graduate from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies with a master's degree in labour laws from Pune University, Rautela has over 20 years of experience in general management, strategic human resources, global mergers and integrations and change management.... more
A management graduate from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies with a master's degree in labour laws from Pune University, Rautela has over 20 years of experience in general management, strategic human resources, global mergers and integrations and change management.... more
Answered on Apr 14, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Apr 12, 2024Hindi
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I have done masters in electrical engineering. 10years teaching experience in engineering college. Now, switch to small cable industry as a technical analyst. I want to switch to pan india companies. Please guide me, how can my resume be designed so that it will be considered and interview can be cracked.
Ans: Linkedin is the best option for looking for jobs sepcific to your skill sets.
You can also subscribe to online Job sites
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You can also subscribe to online Job sites
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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 13, 2024Hindi
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I have a work experience of more than 15 years in the healthcare industry and have been a good performer. I am able to manage my work but the major stress which I am experiencing in these 15 years is that I get bored very easily doing monotonous work. As a result, I have changed various departments within the healthcare industry like operations, sales/marketing, data management, quality management and I have been again a good performer in all these departments as well. As age and experience progresses, it becomes difficult to change departments frequently and start all over again with a lower salary. I am 40 years old and thinking of being an entrepreneur, but I have a fear if I would again face the” boredom syndrome” in the future. At that stage it may be difficult for me to proceed for disinvestment of my business and rejoin the corporate industry. The business which I am thinking about will be difficult to run in parallel with my salaried job. Please advise.
Ans: If you have a detailed plan for your entrepreneurial venture then you can try that
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Answered on Mar 06, 2024
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Hi Mayank, I already did MBA - 2005 batch (Amity) and have 18 years of experience including 10 years of experience in leadership roles. I want to ask- Does it add value to do an online specialised executive course like “ COO or CEO “ program from IIM or any such short term specialise course from INSEAD or any other globally reputed institute?
Will this really add value to my profile. Do recruiters like you add weightage to such courses while hiring a leadership role / senior candidate ?
If yes- What do you recommend- Going for a global business school program or going for IIM’s ?
Ans: At this stage of your career, you should take up a course that really adds value to your knowledge and skills and not for value on your CV.
Take up a course after understanding the content and the quality of faculty
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Take up a course after understanding the content and the quality of faculty
Answered on Feb 18, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Aug 10, 2023Hindi
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Hi Mayank, I run a partnership firm manufacturing specialty chemicals with me & wife as partners for the last 15+ years & have been quite successful till date. Only I am involved in the business since inception. Our daughter has competed her graduation in a totally different stream & has started working in a firm related to her field of study. She has to work over 12 hours / day ( including commute) & is paid very low salary, the prospects of her getting major increases over the next 5 years are almost non existent as the field in general pays very low salaries, unless you are able to start your own firm.
With the above perspective I had suggested to our daughter to join our firm on a salary basis ( much better than what she is currently getting ) & over the next 5 years have a good growth in terms of income. Eventually she could take over & continue. She too seems open to this suggestion. I am still not clear on the pros & cons of this decision & would request you for advice on the same. Thanks
Ans: I think it's a very good option. She can join your business and meanwhile also keep herself upgraded through online and part time courses.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 11, 2023Hindi
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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 23, 2023Hindi
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Hello Mayank, My daughter is LLB AND company Secretary(Executive Level) but she is not getting any job either in Law firms or in the company. What can be done now. She is depressed and mentally upset.
Ans: She has very good academic credentials and will definitely get a good job. Ask her to remain positive and keep herself engaged in engaging activities. Meanwhile search for job through social media platforms and job sites
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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 30, 2023Hindi
Listen Dear Mayank, I am facing a peculiar dilemma regarding one of my subordinates. I recently got to know that the individual in question is operating a manufacturing business on the side in his spouse's name. Should I bring this information to the notice of the Management?
Ans: Absolutely you should. Esp if the same os impacting work and has conflict of interest with your company's business
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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 14, 2023Hindi
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I am 47 years and unemployed female. I have done my Masters in Commerce. My career was never great. I am determined but nothing works for me. As a result I am completely blank. Indian job market after 40 no jobs. I do not have any clue how to start.
Please advise
Ans: Please refer to my earlier answer. Job Sites and LinkedIn are the best option. Do a focused search in companies / cities you are open to work. Commerce always has good options.
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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 21, 2023Hindi
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I am 44 years old, after my PG in MBA - HR, I had brief stint working in hotel industry and corporate industry later I started tuition centre and scaked to conducting grammar classes and communication skills training program, Vedic math training until 2020. Post that I worked for NGO's . In the meanwhile parallely I upskilled myself with softskills training, specialising in Telecom sector, diploma in Business English and Career counseling from NSDC. I am looking for WFH options but unable to track my path to pursue as my passion. I recently certified myself in content writing also. Please help me how can I pursue further and earn from home.what are the reliable sources that should be pursued help me chalk out the roadmap to earning.
Ans: You must apply for jobs from professional social media platform like LinkedIn or job sites like Naukri and Indeed. Companies are now discouraging WFH options
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Answered on Nov 19, 2023
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My age is 45 and i an MBA - have total work experience of 19 yrs. Around 14 years in corporate company and 2 years with a MSME consulting company and since last 3 years i have working freelance as management consultant for MSME sector. currently i am finding it hard to get new clients and the earning is from consulting business is low as compared to what i used to earn. i am very confused as What should i do, i need to support my family currently - now i am finding is hard to find a good paying corporate job at this age.
Ans: 45 is not old in any way. If you upgrade yourself and remain relevant it's fine. Do financial planning through Mutual fund and quality stocks
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Answered on Nov 19, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 17, 2023Hindi
Listen Hi, Iam 49 Years old, working in ITES industry, I am an MBA with 20 plus years experience. However, I feel, that due to my age, I am increasingly feeling redundant in this industry, dominated by 30 year olds, What career options, I have, if I lost this job, Please advice
Ans: Hi, upgrade yourself and remain relevant. Changing industry at this stage is not advisable
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Answered on Nov 19, 2023
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Hi Mayank, I have a package of 76 lacs and am at a leadership level in leisure and tourism industry. I will have to move out of my present company by 1st April and need to find a job. I have a varied background of retail , leisure / tourism industries so not a champion in one industry. How do I find a similar paying job in India or elsewhere since most opportunities in this pay bracket aren’t advertised. What should be my strategy and what kind of job portal or consultants I can target
Ans: Hi, I would say LinkedIn is the best for targeted search in companies you would want to work. Also connect with some search consultants.
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Answered on Jul 31, 2023
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Hello Sir, have completed 23 years of service in IT industry and currently have asked for change in my company. Working as a security auditor for infrastructure projects. I just have reached dead end here. My 35 period has ended on bench though am still part of the audit function. I have two kids one in 12th and another in 9th. Reasonable financial planning in place and no loans. My wife is also working in IT and so there is a back up and she has also been very supportive and says no worries we will take whatever comes. But at times it makes me to think if I took the wrong decision of asking for change, but to be honest the motivation simply is not there in the current role as it has been almost 7 years. Your thoughts please.
Ans: It's good to change roles within the company. Have a candid discussion with your manager and HR
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Answered on Jul 31, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - Jul 01, 2023Hindi
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I am 34 Years Old, Not Settled in Life, Unmarried, I want to work. I have done B.Tech and MBA. I have an experience of 2 years in the Insurance and Banking Sector. Could you please suggest what are the fields in which I can work till retirement ?
Ans: It will depend on your interest level and competence
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Answered on Jul 31, 2023
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After a service period of 33 years I retired in 2008 July. On retirement I received Gratuity amount of Rs. 3.5 lacs as per the rules, on that date. I came to know the gratuity amount was revised to Rs. 10 lacs wef. 1/1/2007. Sir am I eligible for the revised amount now.
Ans: The revised amount is for tax exemption. The gratuity is calculated based on your last drawn basic salary
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I was working permanently in a private company for the last 5 years and doing another part time job. Recently my company fired me accusing me of working part time and hired me on contract basis. Is there any action or solution for this?
Ans: You should have declared to your company that you were doing part time. Now you can continue in Contact and based on your performance they can take you on rolls
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 11, 2023Hindi
Listen I have 16+ years of experience in retail branch banking with leading Indian banks. I am now at AVP level. I want to switch to IT sector. Is it possible in any way? If yes, What courses can I do to have a good chance of getting a senior role in IT industry. If you could specify the requisites for such a role and job shift, it would be of great help. Thanks in advance.
Ans: You can join an IT company as a functional expert
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Answered on Jun 24, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - Jun 19, 2023Hindi
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i am 52 years of age and having shipping documentation knowledge of export,import customer service,logisitics and operation but my salary is not that much. Can anybody suggest how to increase the salary in these field and to earn extra income to feed my family
Ans: There are MNC companies in logistics that pay good salary
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I am 56 year old, been working as a channel partner with private bank / NBFCs procuring commercial vehicle finance business for them. Business was down since 2015 due to various reasons, after covid lockdown it is almost down to zero. Been desperately looking for some business - which is low investment and can go on for another 12-15 years. Please suggest. I have PG Dip in Management. My experience has been direct selling office equipment / financial products (5-7 years) and my last job (from 1998 - 2010) was with a Tata commercial vehicles dealer as Manager Hire-Purchase -my job was to arrange finance for customers buying the product.
Ans: You can approach NBFC and banks for relevant jobs
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Answered on May 27, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - May 18, 2023Hindi
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Hello Sir,
I am applying for jobs ( HR ( TA in IT) ), but since my experience is closed to 10 years , companies are rejecting me by replying that I am over-qualified. Due to fathers' health left my job 10 months ago. Please give me your valuable inputs / suggestion and /or reference, which'll help me in getting next opportunity.
Ans: 1. Connect with your earlier companies / managers
2. Update profile and apply for jobs on job portals and social media platforms
3. Explore the option as a free lance sales professional
4. Look at academics as an option
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2. Update profile and apply for jobs on job portals and social media platforms
3. Explore the option as a free lance sales professional
4. Look at academics as an option
Answered on May 27, 2023
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I am 57 A seasoned sales Professional lost job during pandemic.
Trying all around for 2 yrs. But no success in a new job
Dependent on daughters income
Suggest what can be done
Ans: 1. Connect with your earlier companies / managers
2. Update profile and apply for jobs on job portals and social media platforms
3. Explore the option as a free lance sales professional
4. Look at academics as an option
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2. Update profile and apply for jobs on job portals and social media platforms
3. Explore the option as a free lance sales professional
4. Look at academics as an option
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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 27, 2023Hindi
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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 17, 2023Hindi
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Hello, I am a 57 years old general manager in a private organization who moved in to human resources management 20 years ago after acquiring a management degree. Things were going on fine for me until Covid. After Covid, my responsibilities as HR professional have reduced drastically and hence I have been working part time for the last two years. Its late for any company to hire me as a HR head now although I am fit to work. I was also a hobby magician and semi professional mentalist for the last 25 years. So far I performed for good cause and charity. Covid gave me a chance to master my mentalism and magic skills and I am able to perform for living. The problem is I am unable to reach corporates to get hired as a mentalist and I don't know how to approach them.
Ans: You must market your profile on social media and highlight the role of a mentalist. Update your CV and share with HR heads of various companies. Conduct some complimentary sessions to generate awareness about your niche skills
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Answered on May 14, 2023
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Hello Sir, I am 41 years of age and into Social sector and have a NGO, undertaking various projects mainly with Government grants. Can you suggest some PG course or any other management course from REPUTED INSTITUTE in the field aligned to CSR / Social management / Govt related/ for 41 year old - ONLINE or OFFLINE, which can help me shift to a Good job now at senior level in any Private firm - national or international in Social Field. thanks
Ans: There are several good colleges, you will need to search as per your location and cource preference
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Answered on May 14, 2023
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Hi, I have completed graduation in Computer Science and i am working in construction field since 12 years in documentation works mostly. But i am unable to get satisfied in this due to non technical knowledge. As i am unable to do the work what actually civil engineers does. I am working only with superiors support. When superiors change or if company remove me , then i cant change with this education background in this field though I have experience. So I wanted to change career but feels struck. Can any one suggest which would be best and How to switch careers?
Ans: You should get some professional qualification in the field of your expertise
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Hi mayank , I am 54 , Civil engineer with an experience of 30 years in building residential projects and bank loan processing, I am financially well off and settled my only son in a good position and he is doing well and smart. My wife is compelling me to take retirement asking "how long will you toil like this ? Why don't you think about yourself? You always thought about us and your parents" . What should I do? I can't imagine myself just sitting idle , I take atleast 50 phone calls per day and instructing my staff over issues
Ans: I think your should continue as long as you are healthy and like your job. You can possibly slow down and not take additional projects so that you spend more time for self and family
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Answered on May 14, 2023
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I am B.E chem having rich 26 yrs of experience in polymer production industries, My age is 51 yrs. Presently working in shift duties that I want to get rid of. Please I need your expert opinion.
Ans: The best option is to look for growth within your company by upgrading houe management skills
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Answered on May 14, 2023
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Hi, I am 44 years old Cyber security professional with 17 years experience in the same field. I a. Currently stuck to the mid senior level and unable to go further up the ladder though i have extremely good knowledge, experience and communications. What to do?
Ans: Upgrade your leadership skills and have dialogue with your senior management to give you additional responsibilities
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Hello sir I have 14 years experience in small steel industries and I apply to many mnc steel company but cound not responce .so please guide me how to switch that company
Ans: Connect with the HR professionals of the companies you want to join on LinkedIn. Once they accept your LinkedIn invite, you can send them a message with your profile. Also get your CV updated from a professional
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Answered on May 14, 2023
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I have resigned and my notice period of 60 days is about to complete and now Hr manager forcing me to stay back for one week.
When I told him to give in wetting he said okay not yet given.
What should I do? Is it legal?
Ans: You need not extend beyond your notice period. Unless it is mutually agreed between you and the company
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I am a postgraduate in engineering & also hold an MBA in finance. i have been in construction industry since last 30 years .I have started getting interest in Education line of teaching . Since there are no jobs available at senior level Please advise . .
Ans: If you have a passion for education you can make it into a career. Now a days we also have Online Educational platforms
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Answered on Apr 29, 2023
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I have been trying for job since 4 yrs(21 yrs experience).Nobody (almost 500 Industry link people,high profile people etc etc).
Nobody is lifting my phone ,helping ,discussing for getting job.
Beleive me or not ,trust me or not but the real truth is I never made a single mistake against my previous companies.
gap winding day by day,month by month,year by year ,age going on year by year,last decade of career ,
Which leads to RED flag on resume.
For no options thus doing part time job which is not sufficient to survive a normal life for my family
I am the first and last employee on this earth who is facing such strage problem
Ans: Not sure how to help you. Build your self confidence, get healthy and do some additional courses.
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Answered on Apr 29, 2023
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I have completed inter C.A. I have total experience of 25 years in the filed of Audit, Accounts and Taxation. I am 45 year old. It is possible to get Jobs in Eurpie
Ans: It will be quite a challenge to move to Europe. Usually they prefer young people with technical skills like engineering or nursing.
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Answered on Apr 29, 2023
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Iam vijayan presently iam working in national textile corporation as Accountant, in Coimbatore. Presently our Mills all are stopped and our salary also reduced. Now Iam planning to change my job, Basically iam M.com PGDBA, AND PGPMIR. Kindly advice me where to change my job.
Ans: Accounts and finance is a field where you can look at any industry. However manufacturing will be the best option for you. Also be flexible to relocate for any good opportunity
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