Hi Mayank.
I am from Kolkata.
I resigned from my job in January 2021 and hence am on my own.
However, I am yet to get better opportunities from academic institutions.
I have upskilled myself during pandemic too and I am optimistic but, in this pandemic, jobs are yet to come by.
I came back to India from Malaysia in 2018 and am yet to get a coveted job.
I am a late bloomer and believe that age is just a number.
I feel a little jaded and look forward to your thoughts.
My family, wife and son are in Malaysia and I think I also must join them there for greener pastures.
Please advise Sir.
Thanks and due regards.

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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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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.

Ans: Hi Sir/ Madam,

Sorry for the delay in the response.

Given the current situation it contains several factors hence you will have to consider your goal, market conditions and your own preferences. There is no direct solution and importantly it has to be your own decision.

As you have already completed MSC Data science (niche field) please check the current market situation.
Speak to experts in the similar industry and do your own assessment.
Before joining MSC course you would have thought of something why you want to pursue the same. What is the goal you have in mind.
Before pursuing the course in germany understand that it will involve cost and time. Again what is the goal of doing.
On the career gaps you mentioned- be prepared on the responses by having some rational around the same as to why you have those gaps. Responses should be compelling.

While they say age is just a number it does have its own cons during job hunt. Be realistic, practical and do pros and cons either ways. At the end the decision should be yours alone depending on your personal circumstances and career goals.

Hope this helps


Thanks
Ashwini Dasgupta
Author of Confidence Decoded. Is it a Skill or Attitude

Ans: Can look out for working Part time, if not full time. Can look at launching your own courses on Online Platforms in the area of your expertise or teach in some college. Could also look at working in a startup which are relevant to your field of expertise. There are also options of work from home.

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