Professionals
Experienced professionals nearing retirement or those who have already retired are redefining their post-career years by seeking employment on a full-time / part-time basis, thus continuing to actively contribute their skills and knowledge. At this stage of life, many believe that making meaningful contributions to society and forming valuable connections are key to enhancing their well-being and rediscovering a sense of purpose. 2nd Careers offers a vast platform to turn these aspirations into reality.
Rajesh's journey
Rajesh, 51, retired from the Indian Air Force after a successful engineering career. With a lifelong pension and medical care provided for by his previous employer, he invested in an Executive MBA program. Rajesh is looking for opportunities where he can use the strategic, technical, and leadership skills that his education and experience have given him.
Professional match
A USA-headquartered aviation company is setting up an Engineering Centre in Pune, India, and finds Rajesh to be the perfect leader for its site operations.
Maya's Journey
Maya, 64, pursued a lifelong career in teaching high school and under-graduate students for over 25 years. Post that, she incubated and successfully scaled up a technology start-up to equip school teachers with digital skills. She is keen to use her knowledge and experience of running an organization to enhance governance in the Not-for-profit sector.
Professional match
An education focused NGO in Mumbai is looking for a woman director on its board. They find Maya’s passion for the sector and her experiences very compelling and invite her to join the board.
Pete's Journey
Pete, 52, is a seasoned senior sales and program customisation professional in the IT services sector in New Jersey. He is actively looking to work with young start-ups anywhere in the United States.
Professional match
An India-based technology start-up has recently set up operations in Philadelphia. They find Pete’s expertise and his part-time availability a perfect match for building and expanding their footprint in the country. Pete’s addition to the management team will enhance the company’s ability to get funded.
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Micro-finance banks' need
A micro-finance bank in Mumbai, India is looking to revamp its security systems. They are looking for an advisor with 20+ years of experience in Cybersecurity to help them develop a policy, identify the appropriate tools and infrastructure, and select a technology vendor to help them rebuild the system. They are looking for someone who can engage part-time in person or remotely.
Professional match
Mark is 55 years old and lives with his wife in Austin. He has two daughters, both of whom are well-settled in their lives. He is currently the Director of Cybersecurity at a Fortune 100 company. After 30 years of a busy corporate life, he is looking to transition into a more relaxing role, utilizing his expertise in cybersecurity to contribute to society . Mark is offered a remote-working contractual role as a Cybersecurity Advisor at the bank.
A two-wheeler manufacturers’ need
With the boom in the Electronics Vehicle industry, a two-wheeler manufacturer in Bangalore is looking to onboard an experienced professional who can guide and work with the R&D team to help with patent filing and white paper publication.
Professional match
Sheela retired three years ago. Prior to her retirement, she worked as the head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at a University in Bangalore. Having spent a satisfying three years with her grandchildren, she is now eager to put her academic background into use in industry. The two-wheeler manufacturers are excited to have Sheela join their team.
A mid-sized BPOs' need
A mid-sized BPO in Gurgaon is looking to fill a six-month vacancy created by its HR operations leader proceeding on maternity leave. They want a leader with similar level of expertise who can fill this position during this time.
Professional match
Thomas is 58 and is retiring after 20 years of experience in Human Resources operations. He is looking for ways to be financially independent for some more time to fulfil some commitments. The BPO find’s Thomas’s experience and maturity valuable to fill this crucial role and is open to extending the contract to 12 months for a smooth transition.
2nd Careers provides a platform to connect professionals like Rajesh, Maya and Pete with
- Opportunities that ensure that a 2nd Career is not just a transition but a deeply rewarding journey.
- Roles that match expertise and expectations
- Support to upskill or reskill for emerging positions
- A community of people having similar interests