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Ans: Hi,
You should always request for a mail from the company with the detailed JD. Check the email ID to see if the company is genuine. Then you can also check the LinkedIn profile of the HR.

Ans: Dear Manish, You should immediately start with updating your cv and uploading the same on all leading portals like naukri.com and shine.com. you can also try for freelancing/consultant roles.
All the best!
Regards
Rajesh Nair

Ans: Hi,
You can always increase your salary by adding more value. Do more than what you are paid for. Get results and make life easier for your boss. Then you can go and ask for a raise. Even after doing this if your current employer does not give you a good increment then start looking out. It is a very good thing that you have a specific goal in mind . Be open to offers away even if you have to travel a bit.

Ans: Hi,
Pls update your cv on job portals . Shortlist companies that you want to work with , reach out to their HRs through LinkedIn.
Share your cvs with good recruitment companies. Even if the job role is not exactly what you are looking for, still take up any opportunity that comes your way.Get started ASAP pls.

Ans: Hi Vibha ,
Update your cv and post it on job portals like naukri, foundit . Decide on which domain you want to restart your career in and accordingly search for fresher roles in that domain.
All the best !

Ans: Hi Assi,
If you are happy with your work and compensation then there is no need to change.
People shift jobs typically for money or a better role or both.

Ans: Hi,
You need to get some good real experience working before you start something on your own. Starting a business and running the same requires a lot of determination and patience . Would recommend figuring out what type of work gives you maximum satisfaction and stick to the same for a few years.You can start by shifting your job and getting a day job , then you can start exploring other income sources.

Ans: Hi,
Please update your cv and post it online on job portals like naukri.com, shine.com and LinkedIn.
You will soon start getting calls and start attending interviews.

Ans: Hi,
You can try for a different domain like HR or admin at the client side . Incase you are looking for WFH , freelancing is one option.
There are lot of freelancing sites like fiverr, peopleperhour aswell incase you want to start freelancing.

Ans: Hi,
Since you have been in the same company for 15 years , please speak with your boss in private and let him know that you are not very comfortable with his approach.If that is not working try and speak with your super boss . Meanwhile start searching for a job and start attending interviews aswell. It is much easier speaking to your boss when you have a backup offer in your hand.,

Ans: Hi,
Cover letters are not very relevant now. Your cv should be 1 page or max 2pages. Short and crisp cvs work well .

Ans: Dear Sudheer,
Reading books definitely will help you improve your communication. Listening to podcasts or commentators like Harsha bhogle will improve your vocabulary aswell. You need to make it a point to consciously speak during meetings . Aim for small improvements daily and keep smaller weekly goals for yourself .

Ans: Dear Dr, You have very good experience . You can try searching by keeping the industry open . These days clients prefer people from different industries aswell as they bring in a very different perspective. Normally the hiring takes a backseat during dec, but hopefully it should pick up from Jan. All the very best !

Ans: Hi,
Yes you can tweak your cv to match the JD as long as you are stating the facts.
Infact its a smart strategy to get interview calls .

Ans: Hi, Instead of changing industry at this point in time i would recommend you to grow within your own company/industry. You have good experience, upskill and try to get into leadership roles.

Ans: Hi,
If you plan to shift to a new domain, then you will have to take a salary cut . Having said that pls research about the role you want to be a part of . IT is a very vast space and there are many roles in the IT industry . Do research on those roles and pick the one that you feel that you will enjoy doing. Once you do this, then enrol for a course /certification program. Dont just look at the starting salary, the salary will increase with experience at a much faster pace.

Ans: Hi,
Many people go through this crisis. It is very important to reinvent and challenge yourself to stay relevant. Try to learn a new skill, you need not enroll in some expensive courses. These days you can learn pretty much everything on YouTube. This will make you more confident. Upskilling will help you change your mindset. You will definitely have so much to offer considering your rich experience. Have a one to one with your boss and tell him about your plans to upskill and ask for suggestions aswell.

Ans: Hi,
You can give them the details of your current salary and let them make an offer. HR would make an offer after factoring in the living cost and taking into account the Purchasing power parity. Meanwhile you can also do research on the cost of living and the salary you would need in INR to maintain the same or better lifestyle. Directly converting USD to INR for salary would expecting the same would not be a great idea. Take into consideration the living expenses and purchasing power aswell.

Ans: Hi, you should speak with your reporting manager and try and understand your growth map. Be proactive in presenting your plans for the future and how you plan to add value in the new role. Also, ask your reporting manager as to what he/she and the company expect from him to be able to go to the next level. Pls Speak to the HR on the basis of feedback received and if needed arranging the training sessions that would help you upskill. Having said this i would also recommend you update your cv and start attending interviews discreetly. If you have an offer in hand, you would be more confident while negotiating/speaking with your current company.
All the very Best!
Regards
Rajesh Nair

Ans: Hi,
Please get the company details before applying for a job. You need an email from the HR from an official email id with a proper JD. Asking for signing amount just on the cv being shortlisted looks like scam to me. Please try and get more details about the company ., the role and the HR. No professional company asks for money for visa/accommodation.
Please do not send original documents /money as this surely seems like a scam.