{"id":19775,"date":"2024-11-28T13:24:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T13:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/?p=19775"},"modified":"2024-11-28T11:47:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T11:47:40","slug":"best-career-to-start-after-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/best-career-to-start-after-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Career to Start After 50"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">With 2,67,742 thousand Indian population aged 50 years and above struggling with finding satisfying careers, the chances of this group embarking on fulfilling &amp; rewarding careers might seem bleak. Many of them face ignorance by several industry professionals as these professionals lack an understanding of the value of an older generation\u2019s experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">An older person struggles with different questions,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how do I choose a new career after 50?<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is the best career to start after 50?<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what career options are available for people aged above 50?<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">These questions might look different but the concern in all these questions is the same. At the age of 50, people feel scared and conscious while even thinking about joining a new career or transforming their careers. However, several industries understand and welcome the experience of 50 years-aged people. One of the most welcoming industries for retirees, 50 years older professionals and those who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-restart-your-career-after-a-gap-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">want to restart their careers after a gap<\/a> is the education industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">There are plenty of career opportunities available in the education sector. We have compiled a list of the best careers to start after 50 in the education industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a05791634a70\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2a9fc9;color:#2a9fc9\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2a9fc9;color:#2a9fc9\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a05791634a70\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/best-career-to-start-after-50\/#Best_Career_Options_to_Start_Your_Career_After_50\" >Best Career Options to Start Your Career After 50<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/best-career-to-start-after-50\/#Why_Should_You_Look_for_a_New_Career_in_Your_50s\" >Why Should You Look for a New Career in Your 50s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/best-career-to-start-after-50\/#Some_Individuals_Who_Followed_Their_Passion_For_Career_Counselling_in_the_Late_40s_Early_50s\" >Some Individuals Who Followed Their Passion For Career Counselling in the Late 40s &amp; Early 50s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/best-career-to-start-after-50\/#FAQs_Related_to_the_Best_Career_to_Start_After_50\" >FAQs Related to the Best Career to Start After 50<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Career_Options_to_Start_Your_Career_After_50\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Best Career Options to Start Your Career After 50<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Educator<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Educator.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-19779 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Educator-300x104.jpg\" alt=\"Best Career to Start After 50\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Educator-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Educator-1024x356.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Educator-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Educator.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">There are endless career opportunities in the education sector in India. The very first option is becoming an educator or a teacher. Mostly, people retire at the age of 60. However, you can join any school as a teacher even in your 50s. If not, you can also start your own classes whether online or offline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Teaching is a great profession if you like working with children in a classroom setting. They are the professionals who prepare and educate students and get them ready for the world. If you are in your 50s and want to transform your career, becoming a teacher is a very nice decision. This profession respects individuals\u2019 experiences and welcomes old-age professionals as they have seen life and have relevant experiences that should be shared with children.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">If you want to become a teacher, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/why-is-teacher-development-the-need-of-the-hour-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">career development is the need of the hour<\/a>. Even if you want to be an educator, upskilling and upgrading it necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Education Administrator<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Education-Administrators.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19778 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Education-Administrators-300x126.jpg\" alt=\"Education Administrators\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Education-Administrators-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Education-Administrators.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">If you want to work as a 50-year professional, being an education administrator in your school or organization could be a nice place to start. If you have relevant experience or a relevant degree, this job perfectly suits you. An education administrator is responsible for event planning in school, making disciplinary rules &amp; decisions, budgets, and more. These professionals must be good enough in organizational skills and your experience can take your role to the next level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. School Counsellor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/school-counsellors.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-19777 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/school-counsellors-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Best Career to Start After 50\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/school-counsellors-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/school-counsellors.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">School counsellors are in good demand as every school wants to have its own school counsellor. These are trained professionals who help children in finding the right career path. They help and guide students on the basis of their interests, likes, dislikes, and abilities. School counsellors play a vital role in student development and help them reach their potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">This profession demands people with good knowledge and experience. If you are in your 50s, you must have seen and noticed the changes in the education industry. There\u2019s a huge difference in the education system then and now. Therefore, your experience plus knowledge can help children in making their dreams come true.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Independent Career Counsellor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-counsellor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-counsellor.jpg\" alt=\"Best Career to Start After 50\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-counsellor.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-counsellor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/career-counsellor-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Even if you are working as a school counsellor, you can practice independently. Otherwise, you can start working as an independent career counsellor. If you don\u2019t want to bind yourself with a particular school or a group of schools, you can practice with your own brand. Get associated with some organization or you can even start your own career counselling venture (that we\u2019ll talk about next).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Coming to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/a-deep-dive-into-career-counselling-guidance-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the profession of career counselling<\/a>, the industry is booming. There are multiple examples of professionals who have started their careers by joining this industry even in their 50s and 60s. Your experience and education can be utilized in this profession effectively. Hence, having a career in the career counselling industry could boost your career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">If you want to make a career in this recession-proof industry, become a trained career counsellor. Univariety and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension provide a one-stop platform called the Global Career Counsellor Program. It is Asia\u2019s first comprehensive online program for individuals passionate about career counselling. The program has already transformed over 6500 careers, so, don\u2019t wait and transform your career too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Entrepreneur<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19780\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Entrepreneur.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19780 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Entrepreneur-300x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Entrepreneur\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Entrepreneur-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Entrepreneur.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">entrepreneur.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">As mentioned above, let\u2019s talk about entrepreneurship in the career counselling industry. Entrepreneurs are professionals who are ready to take up any risks to become their own boss. If you are one of those individuals who never fear experimenting and exploring, entrepreneurship is your cup of tea. With your experience and knowledge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-become-an-entrepreneur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you can become a great entrepreneur<\/a> and can rule this industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">If you want to start your career counselling venture, we are with you. Univariety helps those individuals who want to be their boss with its Super Counsellor Program. This Program is India\u2019s first incubator for professionals aspiring to become entrepreneurs. The program helps you with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Dedicated 5-Page Website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">20 Complimentary Psychometric Tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Marketing Guidance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">White Labelled Technology to Guide Students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">9 Ready-Made Presentations for Workshops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Various Earning Opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">These are some areas in the education industry that welcome retirees, people above 50, professionals with different backgrounds, freshers, and more. If you want to restart your career in your 50s or want to join a satisfying career, the career counselling industry is the best choice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Look_for_a_New_Career_in_Your_50s\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Should You Look for a New Career in Your 50s?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">If you are still thinking about whether you should look for a new career or not at the age of 50, you\u2019re missing out on exploring your potential career. Here are our top 4 reasons why you should look for a career change and join a satisfying career like career counselling at the age of 50 and above:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More Self-Awareness<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">It is proven that people are more self-aware at the age of 50 or above. They have experienced their professional dissatisfaction till this time and they can now make the right career decisions. Many students and children end up having a dissatisfying career and till they realize this thing, they have already spent years in the industry. Some of the most intellectual and lucky people decide to transform their careers in their early 20s or 30s. However, if you are in your 50s or 60s, you can explore different career options and find the most suitable one as there\u2019s no fear of failure in front of your experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your Experience is Your Strength<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">As I have mentioned several times, your experience is something that youngsters don\u2019t have. It\u2019s time to utilize it. Your experience is your strength and you must use your plus points when it comes to finding the best career to start after 50. You can understand the needs of the children better because you have also come from a similar situation. You can help them more effectively as you have the knowledge and the practical skills too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s Time to Follow Your Passion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">It\u2019s now or never when it comes to following your passion. Imagine you are in your 50s and you are still not doing what you like to do. It sounds so dissatisfying. Right? So, don\u2019t waste your precious time and start following your passion. What could be the best passion than creating the future and helping students in achieving their goals? You can guide students, follow your passion and earn well at the same time, become a trained career counsellor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be Your Own Boss<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Who doesn\u2019t want to become his\/her own boss? Everyone does. Right? What makes you think too much when it comes to transforming your career? Think practically, at this age, you must have good savings and if your children have completed their studies and are working somewhere or going to work, this is the best time to become an entrepreneur and fulfil your dreams. Entrepreneurship can give you a transformed sense of purpose and flexibility to set your own schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Individuals_Who_Followed_Their_Passion_For_Career_Counselling_in_the_Late_40s_Early_50s\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some Individuals Who Followed Their Passion For Career Counselling in the Late 40s &amp; Early 50s<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19393\" style=\"width: 169px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Girijan-Photo.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19393 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Girijan-Photo-169x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Girijan\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Girijan-Photo-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Girijan-Photo-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Girijan-Photo.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Mr. Girijan Nair<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Meet Mr. Girijan Sankaran Nair who is one of those enthusiasts. Having spent more than 28 years with a Saudi Arabian company, Mr. Nair discovered a passion to guide students by making them aware of their interests and abilities, after learning from his personal experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">In his words \u201cI am a 58 years young old man who came to this area after having goofed with my daughter\u2019s career. I counsel Indian students in Riyadh with my venture called EduQuast. In this journey, the Global Career Counsellor Program provided every support I needed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19390\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19390\" style=\"width: 166px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ishita-Banerjee.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19390 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ishita-Banerjee-166x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Ishita Banerjee\" width=\"166\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ishita-Banerjee-166x300.jpeg 166w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ishita-Banerjee-566x1024.jpeg 566w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ishita-Banerjee.jpeg 708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19390\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Ms. Ishita Banerjee<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Ms. Ishita Banerjee, Career Counsellor and Founder, of Careerforte, Delhi found her passion after working for more than 2 decades in the field of Advertising, Sales &amp; Marketing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">In her words, \u201cWhen students used to look up to me for career advice, I used to feel that I needed the right skills to guide them better. Then I decided to take up a career counselling validation. I was pleasantly surprised to see their learning materials and modules of GCC. That was a pleasant journey for me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19782\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19782 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1-300x235.png\" alt=\"Mr. Rajiv Jain\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1-1024x801.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1-1536x1202.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1-87x67.png 87w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rajiv-Jain-Latest-1.png 1598w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Mr. Rajiv Jain<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Working as a mechanical engineer for 43 years, what made Mr. Jain transform his career? In his words, \u201cMost students are unaware of their interests, true potential, and availability of career opportunities. So, I decided to make a difference in their lives.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19783\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sona-Kanal-BnW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19783 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sona-Kanal-BnW-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ms. Sona Kanal\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sona-Kanal-BnW-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sona-Kanal-BnW.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Ms. Sona Kanal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">Meet Ms. Sona Kanal, as an educator with 2 decades of experience, her passion for upskilling, learning and guiding students lent her to the Global Career Counsellor Program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">According to Ms. Kanal, \u201cToday, on completion of the program, I am sure that my journey as a career counsellor will be incredible and fulfilled.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">To know more about the program and how it can help you grow professionally,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff; font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/univariety1.viewpage.co\/GCC-blog-call-back-request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Speak to Our Expert Adviser<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Related_to_the_Best_Career_to_Start_After_50\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">FAQs Related to the Best Career to Start After 50<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Question: Is 50 too old to start a new career?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No, absolutely not. 50 is not old to start a new career. Even there&#8217;s no age restriction when someone wants to restart his\/her career. You can start a new career at any age whether it&#8217;s 40, 50 or 60.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Question: <\/strong>What is the best career to start at 50?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The education industry is the best sector to restart your career at 50 and above. This industry offers several career opportunities to retirees and people aged 50 and above. The sector values the experience and skills of experienced professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Question: <\/strong>What is a good second career for someone over 50?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Apart from practising career counselling independently, you can also go for setting up your own business. Your business gives you an edge to be your own boss and increase your earning potential.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Question: <\/strong>What new jobs can I do at 50?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> If you are in your 50s or have retired, the education industry is the best to join. You can become a trained career counsellor, or school counsellor, or even start your own career counselling venture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong>Conclusion:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; color: #000000;\">If you want to make your career a satisfying career option, become a trained career counsellor. The online program is offered by Univariety and the University of California, Los Angeles Extension (UCLA Extn.). It is an all-in-one guide to career counselling in India. After completing the program, the candidate receives a\u00a0<strong>Green Belt Certificate<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong>Univariety<\/strong>\u00a0and a\u00a0<strong>Record of Participation<\/strong>\u00a0from the\u00a0<strong>UCLA Extension<\/strong>. This Green Belt Certification gives you global recognition and validation to guide students across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With 2,67,742 thousand Indian population aged 50 years and above struggling with finding satisfying careers, the chances of this group embarking on fulfilling &amp; rewarding careers might seem bleak. 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