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I'm 41, Lost My IT Job, and Can't Find a New One: What Do I Do?

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Hiring, Leadership Expert - Answered on Jun 26, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 18, 2024Hindi

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I am 41 and lost my job in IT in March 2023. Since then, I am not getting a job, even though I attended enough interviews. I am a Bcom graduate, however my 17 yrs exp was in IT Service Management and Risk Management. My savings and severance package is over and PL EMIs are building up. I am exhausted and not sure how to proceed further. Any tips?

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.

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Sir I am 56 and lost My job . I work in the IT industry under mainframe and I am unable to get a job from one year. My financial resources are depleting pls tell how to get a job.

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