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Experienced Engineer at 58: Uprisal and Job Search Advice?

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Tech Career Expert - Answered on Jul 02, 2024

Aasif is a mechanical engineer with 16 years of experience, specialising in maintenance, troubleshooting, planning, training and creating documents. He currently works as a manager at Rashtriya Chemical and Fertilizers Ltd in Mumbai.
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He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indore Institute of Science & Technology in Indore and is currently pursuing a master's degree in thermal and fluid engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Jun 01, 2024Hindi
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Myself Peyyetti Srinivas Rao mechanical engineer with PGDBM 20 years experience in project management and marketing. But I am jobless at the age of 58. Please advise me for my uprisal.

Ans: I understand that facing unemployment after a long career can be challenging.
You can Reflect on your skills, interests, and strengths. What aspects of project management and marketing do you enjoy the most? Identify areas where you’d like to grow or learn new skills.
On contrary leverage your professional network. Reach out to former colleagues, friends, and industry contacts.
Attend industry events, webinars, and conferences to connect with potential employers.
Further more you may consider online courses or certifications related to project management, marketing, or any other field you’re interested in. Upskilling can make you more competitive in the job market.
For Job Search, use job portals, company websites, and recruitment agencies to search for relevant positions.
Be persistent and proactive in your job search.
Emphasize your experience, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
Address any concerns about age during interviews by focusing on your skills and accomplishments.
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6. preparing for Govt Jobs is a good idea, look into doing this thing well if you are really serious about it
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