Facing a 4-Month Employment Gap: Can I Restart My Career in Sales?

Hello everyone, I worked for a world-renowned FMCG in the marketing department for about 2 years and left the job thinking of getting a sales internship and thereby transitioning into a complete sales profile. But nothing is working out, and I already have more than a 4-month employment gap. Will any company hire me? I am worried and do regret my decision to leave my job. However, I would like to start my career again. What should I do?

Dear Srikanthsri09, The information given is not enough to guide you or for a potential employer to consider you for a job. Please provide more details about your qualifications and any other relevant experience. Additionally, describe your specific responsibilities during the 2 years at the FMCG and clarify your career ambitions.

Advice for Job Seekers

I would like to take this opportunity to advise members not to resign from their current job in the hopes of finding a better one or gaining broader experience. It is advisable to look for a new job while still employed. This approach helps to prevent employment gaps and feelings of frustration, and it also strengthens your position when negotiating for a higher salary.

Kind Regards

I worked in field operations under the Nutrition profile, generating business through doctors. However, my aim is to be in a complete sales profile, focusing on hardcore distribution management, which is a very challenging position. Unfortunately, I can't transition to a complete sales profile if I remain in the same company.

I will complete my question. I have been trying for a job change for more than 9 months. Finally, I decided to pursue an MBA in Sales & Marketing so that I will have better chances of attaining my dream job. Every company is looking for full-time management graduates for sales profiles, which I don't have. If I continue in the same profile in the same company, I can't get into a sales profile; I am already 24.

Options for Career Advancement

I had two options:

1. Go for an MBA, which I can do anyway.
2. Get into a sales trainee position in any company to gain experience.

However, doing an MBA takes time. So, I thought of taking some time to try for a sales trainee position. In the meantime, I will prepare for MBA entrance exams because I hardly get time to prepare if I am in the company. If I get any sales profile job in the meantime, I can pursue it after joining.

What has happened has already been done. I regret my resignation. Now, please guide me in shaping my career right from day one. I have the patience and enthusiasm to start from scratch again.