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Jobless at 46: Is it the End of My Supply Chain Career?

Inderpaul Singh |48 Answers |Ask -Follow

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Major Inderpaul Singh (retired) served in the Indian Army for eight years.
In the year 2008, he moved to the corporate sector and worked with Century Plyboards for 14 years, specialising in people management and organisation improvement interventions.
He is currently employed as a partner with Amishrit Terrene Pvt Ltd, an IT solutions start-up located in Mohali, Punjab.
A certified life coach, he also helps students and individuals handle challenges in their personal and professional lives.
He holds a commerce degree from DAV College, Amritsar, and a post-graduate diploma in business administration from Symbiosis, Pune. ... more

Question by Sagar on Jan 13, 2025Hindi

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I have been jobless precisely for last 27 months from Oct 2022. I have been a supply chain professionals with almost 20 years of experience in Supply chain . I lost my job due to lay off and till date trying my utmost best to get a good job but unable to find one. Now i am 46 and in current times no consultancies are calling me and day by day my chances of getting jobs are looking very bleak. Tremendously frustrated and puts impact on my health as well as my family. Will it be my end of career. Or still there is a chance to bounce back

Ans: Hello Sagar
You can approach some good executive search companies such as Michael Page, Korn Ferry, Spencer Stuart. These companies specialize in senior level targeted job placements.
With gap in service it does get bit challenging to get a suitable opening hence you might need to compromise in position & pay levels for reentering the job market.
You may also look to simultaneously reskill/upskill yourself with some good courses in your domain of Supply Chain that may further boost your chances.
All the Best!
Major Inderpaul
HR Expert, Career & Relationship Coach

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