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I'm a Content Writer (Pune) with 12.5+ years of experience. I'm looking for a job since my current company has reduced my services to freelancer and pays on per day basis. I have updated my resume on portals, 60-70 employers see my profile daily but nothing concrete is happening. What's wrong?

Ans: 1. You may want to review your resume and check if you have the keywords in place - being a content writer I'm sure you'd have taken care of that but revisit it once.
2. You could offer your services as a freelancer to established companies or marketing agencies which you think are relevant to your field. Write to them directly through LinkedIn or even Instagram has lot of posts for content writers.
3. Share your portfolio with recruiters or a video resume on portals to make it more impactful.
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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.

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