Hi Khevna madam, Iam a mechanical engineer from Bangalore aged 49 years, during starting of my career, worked for 2 MNCs in Sales & Marketing, then started my own business and running it for last 20 years , but now due to unethical and unhealthy competitions in my field, iam not sure how iam going to continue in my business, iam good in technical learning, negotiations and strategies..plz advise me if i can look for a job suiting my background after such a long period of owning a business or can I get a freelance marketing job in industrial sectors? Iam also very good in technical and nontechnical content writing..iam very much in a confused state, plz help

Ans: I would think you explore all options. In today's world what matters is your skill sets and knowledge.

Ans: Getting to a job after such a long business career is going to be difficult, I feel-both mentally as well as professionally. Why do you not think of continuing in business only after making a few adjustments? You could continue your freelancing with content writing and advisory capacity on the side. This is a personal opinion, but you could always ask your mentors/friends who have more intimate knowledge of what you do and what is best for you.
Best wishes and God bless.

Ans: Dear Harsha,

I understand your situation and the challenges you're facing in your business. It can be difficult and overwhelming to navigate the job market after a long period of running your own business, but there are options available to you.

Your background in sales and marketing, as well as your skills in technical learning, negotiations, and strategies, could be valuable assets in a variety of industries. You may want to consider looking for a full-time job in a sales or marketing role, or even in a related technical field. Additionally, with your skills in technical and non-technical writing, you may be able to find freelance work in marketing or content writing.

It's important to remember that no one job or career path is set in stone, and it's never too late to explore new opportunities. You may also want to consider seeking guidance from a career counselor or mentor, who can help you evaluate your skills and interests, and suggest potential career paths that align with your goals and strengths.

I hope this helps. Good luck, and stay positive!

Best regards,
Abhishek

Ans: Vipul, you need to decide between the two paths. Either expand your consulting business OR take up a full-time job. Looks like you're leaning towards getting a full-time job.

If that's the decision you want to go for, please look at the opportunities on platforms LinkedIn, Naukri. Please focus on finding the 25 companies that are hiring for a role that you would be most suitable. Make sure you are tailoring the resume, following up with them, trying to get in touch with their HR teams, and connecting with the decision-makers of the company. Focus on building the connections and do strong follow-ups to land a job.

Do not apply to hundreds of jobs. Just find the 25 companies and focus on how you could get in the eyes of the employers. Engage with their posts on LinkedIn, update your LinkedIn profile, and put up an open-to-work badge on your LinkedIn profile.

All the best for your job search and keep me posted here. Waiting for the good news from you.

Ans: 45 is not old in any way. If you upgrade yourself and remain relevant it's fine. Do financial planning through Mutual fund and quality stocks