Hello Sir, I am 37 and have over 15+ years of experience having joined my family business after completing my diploma in pharmacy. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we went into losses and 2 years ago had to sell our business to clear our debts. For the last two years I was working in a startup as a Sales executive/Lead Client Support/Content Writer but the startup is about to close down as well. I have trying to find jobs for the last 6 months but all I am getting are entry level customer support roles or do not hear back at all. I did complete my graduation in business administration but because I worked through most of life in my family business, I do not have job experience per se, neither degrees beyond my graduation. I am stuck and confused as to how I should progress in my professional life henceforth. Any advice?
Ans: Vishal, all i can advise you is to keep trying and not give up. You have amassed so much of experience in your family business of which you haven't said much. That is now your core area where you can excel in rather than banking on your degrees etc. You may like to enlist for some professional courses to enhance / sharpen your skill-sets and continue to work on the side as well. Use your contacts in friend and family to spread the word about yourself. I also hope you have a good CV ready! Wishing you the best!
Lastly, believe in yourself, be positive and do not give up!