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HR Expert - Answered on Mar 02, 2021

Mayank Rautela is the group chief human resources officer at Apollo Hospitals.
A management graduate from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies with a master's degree in labour laws from Pune University, Rautela has over 20 years of experience in general management, strategic human resources, global mergers and integrations and change management.... more

Question by Mohit on Mar 02, 2021Hindi

Sir,
I am still a fresher in the job market due to the lockdown.
I have failed to get selected in both online interviews as well as interviews I have personally attended.
I am feeling very demoralised.
Please share your valuable guidance.
With regards,
Mohit Dabra
B Tech (electrical), graduated in 2020 from YMCA Haryana
Applied for sales and marketing as a business development executive

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Hi Mohit.

You are a qualified engineer, yet you are applying for sales and marketing roles. That’s like a footballer wanting to get into the Ranji team.

Please focus on your core area of expertise and look for opportunities in the engineering field. In order to do so, you may have to supplement your skills with additional certificate programmes.

With global markets opening up, do keep your options open for international roles.

A master's degree in electrical engineering could also be a good option for you.

If sales is your area of interest, then focus on engineering product/services companies to make use of your educational background.

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Respected Sir,I read your column about facing interviews.I am suffering from unemployment.I am a BTech (Electrical) graduate. I earned by degree in 2017 and have been consistently preparing to get a job.I have cracked GATE 20/21 but did not get a merit rank.Please, Sir, guide me on how to get a job. I am 25 years old. Please suggest the possible sectors where I will do well.Please, Sir, knock this problem out for me. I am in dire need of a job.Thank you, Sir.Ghanshyam

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Hi Ghanshyam.

Don't give up hope!

You are a bright young engineer and there is always a dearth of good engineers.

Keep upgrading your knowledge by doing relevant courses in your field.

I would say most industries are hiring engineers.

With the Make In India initiative, more jobs will open up in the manufacturing sector and that certainly needs electrical engineers.

Explore opportunities in the Middle East as well.

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Question by Nagaraju - Mar 10, 2021Hindi

Dear Mayank,I am a BCom graduate with 25+ years of experience in accounts and finance.My designation is manager, accounts and finance.I have worked for reputed companies like Karvy Consultants, Ramky, VLCC Healthcare and others.On March 20, 2020, a few days before the lockdown, I was asked to resign from my job and my salary was paid on the same day.Since then, I have been applying for jobs continuously.I am not adamant about my designation. I am trying for all jobs that relate to my experiences. I have been searching through newspapers, Naukri.com, Monster and various social media but it has been a case of ‘Apply and apply but no reply’.Fortunately, both my kids are working from home in IT companies but being the senior responsible caretaker, I am sitting idle without a job in hand.Can you advise/suggest and help me to solve this problem.RegardsNagaraju U E

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Dear Nagaraju.

I appreciate your zeal and enthusiasm to continue to work even after a long career and the fact that your children are also working. Apart from what you have been doing, I would recommend these specific steps:

1. Reach out to your managers and colleagues who you have worked in the past as references are still the best way to get a job.

2. Since you have an accounting background, you can also consider working as a freelancer as there are many opportunities for part time gig workers.

3. Explore academics as a career option.

4. Giving back to the society is also very enriching, so do take up some charity or volunteer work.

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Question by Swagato - Feb 24, 2021Hindi

Hello,I'm Swagato Ghose, 32, from Kolkata. During the pandemic and because of lockdown, I lost my job. I'm a marketing professional and worked for a print and packaging company based in Hyderabad.The situation is very difficult because, even after trying hard for the past two to three months, nothing positive is materialising.No organisations revert after the interview process and the salary offered during the interview time is negligible when compared to what I was getting before this lockdown happened.It's getting unbearable and I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown as the future seems absolutely uncertain.I'm badly looking for a decent opportunity, but there seems to be very little hope in these tough times as it looks like the recruitment has frozen in most of the good companies.I am really worried about the future and don't know how my professional career is going to shape up.How do I survive this phase?Thanks and regards,Swagato Ghose

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Hey Swagato.

Hold on! Never give up as life is always full of ups and downs.

A job loss in the time of a global pandemic is not a result of your performance but due to the slowdown in the economy.

Things are now getting back to normal and most companies have started selective hiring.

This is the time to start reskilling in your area of work so that you have the right skill sets that companies are looking for in your field.

Keep yourself engaged with some freelance work or even charitable work.

Remain positive and healthy and close to your loved ones.

You have a bright future.

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Question by Himanshu - Mar 30, 2022Hindi

Dear Mr Rautela, I am Himanshu Anand, 35 years old, from Delhi. I saw your article on Rediff and wondered if you can help me out. I graduated with BTech in information technology in the year 2008 but, due to recession, placement letters were held back by companies. I became depressed and decided to join my father’s distribution business where I handled sales and marketing for leading brands like Exide, Luminous, etc, and increased the turnover four times. But now it all seems gloomy again, starting with demonetisation, GST and then coronavirus. I have worked for more than 11 years but I can’t find a job now. Please suggest how can I move ahead. Regards, Himanshu

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Hi Himanshu.

I would suggest two possible career paths for you.

First, since COVID has now receded, you can get back to your family business.

You can increase your understanding and knowledge in this sphere by doing an online course on managing family businesses.

The second option is sales; since you have done so well in your own business, I am certain you will be a successful sales professional. Take up a course in sales management and look for opportunities in sales or even customer relations.

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