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53-Year-Old Electronics Engineer Seeks Career Change: What Courses or Certifications Can Help?

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Nov 20, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 15, 2024Hindi

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Hi, I am 53 years old and recently lost my job. I have been trying very hard to secure a new position but see no possibilities so far. My applications often get rejected for being overqualified in my own industry. I have tried applying to other industries, but they do not consider my candidature. I am an electronics engineer with around 24 years of experience in technical sales, software solutions, and system integration. Do you have any suggestions for courses or certifications that could help me transition to another sector? I believe I still have 10 more productive years to work.

Ans: Yes, Why not. Just go for a certification course in AI and Machine Learning from a reputed institute which is having collaboration with an established IIT like Bombay/Roorkee. It will help you a lot. If you don't have knowledge about coding then before joining the course practise coding by viewing the good YOU TUBE videos. Just follow me. Best of luck. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Professor...........................:)

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I am 33 year old, single mother. Gratuated with a degree in B.Tech. Electronics & Communication back in 2012. Due to a number of mistakes/reasons I ended up working with a BPO immediately after graduating. Somehow, I managed to secure a job with a corporate giant in the Civil department as an engineer but as you can imagine, everything seems alien and at this age everybody expects me to be an expert, I have realised that I can't learn civil engineering no matter what and I am a complete misfit. I wish to learn and gain some technical knowledge in either Electronics & Communication engineering or may be please suggest some course that would guarantee me a stable career and income. I don't want to go back to BPO.

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I am 48 years old having a MBA and LLB degree with no experience in my related fields. Currently I run a courier cargo and logistics agency. I want to switch my career in a different field. What specific courses do I need to learn.

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I am 56 and have been in senior positions in process industry . Have been from hands on to heading the operations . Last assignment was abroad in Africa as the CEO . I had to cut it short and return . I would Like to pursue certain courses now to be an independent consultant or join again abroad or otherwise in senior position after pursuing certain course which would be useful. Can I get a suggestion

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