Stuck in a career rut? 41-year-old accountant seeks advice on changing jobs and upskilling.

Ans: Switching jobs to a completely different domain would be difficult and you would have to start from scratch. Instead look for something that is relevant to your field like Insurance and try to see if there are any openings at Managerial level where you can apply. Openings need not be in Sales but could be in other domains relevant to your field.

Ans: Could look for correspondence MBA course or preferably some leadership course that are offered by some of the top management schools.

Ans: Raj Sir, Please stay with the bank and don't quit until you find employment outside of the banking industry. Depending on your interests, aptitude, attitude, & personality traits and the job market trends, you will need to choose amongst alternative career options. Additionally, if you choose to transition to a different field, you need to be knowledgeable about that field and/or gain the skills and expertise that nearly all employers and recruiters require. Make a shortlist of your interests, set up job notifications on LinkedIn to learn about open positions, and continue to improve your skills through both online and offline channels. You must, however, consider the essential and noteworthy qualities or benefits that you will gain by taking these courses, such as: (a) the course's relevance; (b) accreditation and recognition; (c) the instructors' expertise; (d) the course's content and curriculum; (e) the learning format and flexibility; (f) the duration and commitment; (g) the fee structure; (h) the certifying authority and credibility; (i) evaluations and endorsements; (j) post-certification assistance/career services; (k) the evaluation and certification process; and (l) the technological framework used. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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