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41-year-old Mohammad Arif seeks advice on transitioning from FMCG distribution to a corporate career in data science

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Question by arif on Aug 02, 2024Hindi

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Dear Sir, i am Mohammad Arif, 41 yr...currently doing FMCG distribution business in Nagpur city. I have done b.com from nagpur University and MBA in marketing and mass communication from pune in 2006. I worked with CMC for 4 yrs and AGC for 1 yr as Sales Account Manger majorly looking after BFSI verticle. I have owned business for close to 10yrs now But i would like to switch to corporate side once again, i am planning to do data science course to upgrade my skill. I have good command over english and sales experience in B2B and retail. Due to uncertainties in FMCG distribution i would like to make a switch. Kindly suggest how to proceed further. Suggest some steps which will usefull to kickstart my corporate career again

Ans: Can try applying to a startup. Your skill sets may be better utilised there. Also look for companies in sectors where you have experience. Would be easier to get job. Also approach a placement agency to help you out.

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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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