Dear All,
I am an MBA (HR) fresher, still awaiting my results. I have received two offers:
1) The first offer is from a highly reputable manufacturing company with 23 factories across India. The role they are offering is that of an HR generalist.
2) The second offer is from an HR outsourcing consultancy that specializes in implementing performance appraisals, competency mapping, etc., for major multinational corporations. In this role, I would work as a project coordinator, overseeing the implementation process, once again in a generalist capacity.
I would appreciate your advice on which offer I should accept.
Regards,
Rima
From India, Madras
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6I am an MBA (HR) fresher, still awaiting my results. I have received two offers:
1) The first offer is from a highly reputable manufacturing company with 23 factories across India. The role they are offering is that of an HR generalist.
2) The second offer is from an HR outsourcing consultancy that specializes in implementing performance appraisals, competency mapping, etc., for major multinational corporations. In this role, I would work as a project coordinator, overseeing the implementation process, once again in a generalist capacity.
I would appreciate your advice on which offer I should accept.
Regards,
Rima
From India, Madras
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Hi Rima,
Hope this could be of some help to decide the best..
How to Evaluate a Job Offer
After all the countless hours you’ve spent scouring the newspaper for wanted ads, networking within your social circle for the next big opening and attending various job interviews, it has finally arrived—the job offer. Though you may have put a lot of effort into opening the doors of opportunity for yourself, it doesn’t mean you have to immediately jump on what’s given to you. Take some time to see if this is the job for you or if you’re selling yourself short. To determine this, here are the factors you need to evaluate before signing on the dotted line:
Salary and Benefits
You need to put food on the table, pay the bills and have a little something left over after meeting your living expenses. Will the pay package you are being offered allow you to do this? Also, are you being paid in accordance with industry standards? Besides this, does the company also offer bonuses, annual appraisals and other benefits like stock options, health insurance, travel allowance etc?
Corporate Culture and Environment
The company’s values and your own should be in sync with each other. Are their practices honest and ethical? Do they promote diversity and equal opportunities for all? Is there room for growth and advancement? Does the physical work environment meet your standards? Is the environment friendly and open or do people keep to themselves a lot? Can you actually picture yourself working in such a company and enjoying your work?
Job Responsibilities
Will you like the kind of work you’ll be doing at your new job? Do your duties and responsibilities, in terms of quantity and quality, correspond with your experience levels? Will you have a satisfying level of authority? Are you satisfied with the amount you’ll be paid for the work you will doing or do you need to re-negotiate your pay?
Company Background
Take in to account the company’s history. Does it have a good track record in its respective industry or is it a struggling up and comer? Would you mind working in the latter? Does its future hold any promise? Does the company have a reputation of laying off people? It’s important to ask yourself these questions lest you want to land up in a dead end job.
Your Boss / Supervisor
Bosses and supervisors can make or break a job experience. Is your boss/supervisor someone you can approach and learn from or is he/she hostile and distant? Will they help you perform to the best of your potential or will they publicly deride you when you goof up? Will you be intimidated by these temperaments? How will it affect your work?
Commute
If your prospective workplace is quite a distance from your residence ask yourself if the long commute everyday is really worth it? Can you find another workplace closer by? Will the long commute affect the quality of your work? Can you accommodate the travel into your schedule if you responsibilities before and after work? Can you afford the commute? Does the company provide travel reimbursements, a company car or pickups?
By considering all these factors you will be able to decide whether to accept or decline the offer.
From India, Bangalore
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Hope this could be of some help to decide the best..
How to Evaluate a Job Offer
After all the countless hours you’ve spent scouring the newspaper for wanted ads, networking within your social circle for the next big opening and attending various job interviews, it has finally arrived—the job offer. Though you may have put a lot of effort into opening the doors of opportunity for yourself, it doesn’t mean you have to immediately jump on what’s given to you. Take some time to see if this is the job for you or if you’re selling yourself short. To determine this, here are the factors you need to evaluate before signing on the dotted line:
Salary and Benefits
You need to put food on the table, pay the bills and have a little something left over after meeting your living expenses. Will the pay package you are being offered allow you to do this? Also, are you being paid in accordance with industry standards? Besides this, does the company also offer bonuses, annual appraisals and other benefits like stock options, health insurance, travel allowance etc?
Corporate Culture and Environment
The company’s values and your own should be in sync with each other. Are their practices honest and ethical? Do they promote diversity and equal opportunities for all? Is there room for growth and advancement? Does the physical work environment meet your standards? Is the environment friendly and open or do people keep to themselves a lot? Can you actually picture yourself working in such a company and enjoying your work?
Job Responsibilities
Will you like the kind of work you’ll be doing at your new job? Do your duties and responsibilities, in terms of quantity and quality, correspond with your experience levels? Will you have a satisfying level of authority? Are you satisfied with the amount you’ll be paid for the work you will doing or do you need to re-negotiate your pay?
Company Background
Take in to account the company’s history. Does it have a good track record in its respective industry or is it a struggling up and comer? Would you mind working in the latter? Does its future hold any promise? Does the company have a reputation of laying off people? It’s important to ask yourself these questions lest you want to land up in a dead end job.
Your Boss / Supervisor
Bosses and supervisors can make or break a job experience. Is your boss/supervisor someone you can approach and learn from or is he/she hostile and distant? Will they help you perform to the best of your potential or will they publicly deride you when you goof up? Will you be intimidated by these temperaments? How will it affect your work?
Commute
If your prospective workplace is quite a distance from your residence ask yourself if the long commute everyday is really worth it? Can you find another workplace closer by? Will the long commute affect the quality of your work? Can you accommodate the travel into your schedule if you responsibilities before and after work? Can you afford the commute? Does the company provide travel reimbursements, a company car or pickups?
By considering all these factors you will be able to decide whether to accept or decline the offer.
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Rima,
As a fresher, you must be looking for good exposure.
1) Opening in a well-established manufacturing company sounds exciting, but as an HR generalist, you'd be involved in the age-old payroll system, leave management, compensation benefits, performance management, coordinating with the sales team, grievance handling, etc. I assume that the chances of getting to know the current trends and latest HR practices are pretty low compared to the second offer. (Honestly, this is my assumption. Anyone who thinks I'm wrong, please correct me.)
2) Whereas the second offer seems much more exciting to me simply because you get a chance to work with different MNCs and have the opportunity to benchmark different HR practices, which is really good exposure. But when you choose this option, please make sure how established this company is and what your possibilities are for exploring the other aforementioned General HR roles.
Wish you good luck!
- binzy
From India, Bangalore
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As a fresher, you must be looking for good exposure.
1) Opening in a well-established manufacturing company sounds exciting, but as an HR generalist, you'd be involved in the age-old payroll system, leave management, compensation benefits, performance management, coordinating with the sales team, grievance handling, etc. I assume that the chances of getting to know the current trends and latest HR practices are pretty low compared to the second offer. (Honestly, this is my assumption. Anyone who thinks I'm wrong, please correct me.)
2) Whereas the second offer seems much more exciting to me simply because you get a chance to work with different MNCs and have the opportunity to benchmark different HR practices, which is really good exposure. But when you choose this option, please make sure how established this company is and what your possibilities are for exploring the other aforementioned General HR roles.
Wish you good luck!
- binzy
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Rima,
From a future market scenario point of view, the second profile sounds more interesting. When in a manufacturing company, especially a large one, you will hardly learn the basics and it will take a long time for you to get into the hardcore HR role. The second option presents an opportunity for you.
Regards,
Ajay
From Sweden
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From a future market scenario point of view, the second profile sounds more interesting. When in a manufacturing company, especially a large one, you will hardly learn the basics and it will take a long time for you to get into the hardcore HR role. The second option presents an opportunity for you.
Regards,
Ajay
From Sweden
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Hi Rima,
I received your mail in my inbox today. First and foremost, thank you for reading and appreciating my blog. It feels good to be appreciated by strangers, ya!
By the way, I read about your dilemma. If you have still not made the decision, then I hope I'm not too late. Don't go for the package. The first and foremost point is that, after that, I think the second company will provide you with a lot of learning opportunities since you will have a plethora of activities to cover and learn. After a one-year stint with a reputed consultancy, if you join a corporate, I believe you will gain good value in the market.
The rest is up to you. Do what you feel is right. Follow your heart and don't pay too much attention to your package because that's a mistake I had made after my MBA.
Hey, I posted a new article last week. Check it out. I think I will post another one today as well.
From India, Mumbai
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I received your mail in my inbox today. First and foremost, thank you for reading and appreciating my blog. It feels good to be appreciated by strangers, ya!
By the way, I read about your dilemma. If you have still not made the decision, then I hope I'm not too late. Don't go for the package. The first and foremost point is that, after that, I think the second company will provide you with a lot of learning opportunities since you will have a plethora of activities to cover and learn. After a one-year stint with a reputed consultancy, if you join a corporate, I believe you will gain good value in the market.
The rest is up to you. Do what you feel is right. Follow your heart and don't pay too much attention to your package because that's a mistake I had made after my MBA.
Hey, I posted a new article last week. Check it out. I think I will post another one today as well.
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Rima,
Please go ahead with the first option, it's very useful. If you work as an HR generalist for around 6 months in a manufacturing company and then take up SAP HR or Manufacturing modules courses, you will likely secure a good package and designation.
If you need more details regarding SAP courses, please email me at stylebhai_82@yahoo.co.in.
Thanks,
Kuwar
From India, Bangalore
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Please go ahead with the first option, it's very useful. If you work as an HR generalist for around 6 months in a manufacturing company and then take up SAP HR or Manufacturing modules courses, you will likely secure a good package and designation.
If you need more details regarding SAP courses, please email me at stylebhai_82@yahoo.co.in.
Thanks,
Kuwar
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Rima,
First of all, congrats on the offers. As much as I know, for HR people, it's always better to start with a manufacturing firm. You'll get to learn a lot. Though the other may seem to have better growth prospects or a higher salary, but in a manufacturing firm, you'll have a great learning experience. After 4-5 years, you can shift from a manufacturing firm, and then you'll have your career flying. All the best and hope you make the right decision. Take care.
Goodbye,
Amrita
From India, Delhi
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First of all, congrats on the offers. As much as I know, for HR people, it's always better to start with a manufacturing firm. You'll get to learn a lot. Though the other may seem to have better growth prospects or a higher salary, but in a manufacturing firm, you'll have a great learning experience. After 4-5 years, you can shift from a manufacturing firm, and then you'll have your career flying. All the best and hope you make the right decision. Take care.
Goodbye,
Amrita
From India, Delhi
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Thanks a lot to everyone for ur suggestions friends. But my problem still persists the forum seems to be divided between the two options….come on guys is the choice so tough that I can’t have a unanimous decision.
From India, Madras
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Hi Rima,
Can you tell me how big the Outsourcing consultancy is? Ideally for an HR fresher, it is "better to be a big fish in a small pond than be a small fish in a big river."
So if you decide to join the big MFG organization, you might get exposure to working in a large company and a wide gamut of HR functions, but you might not get many opportunities to learn as everything will already be in place. You will just have to go into maintenance mode from the beginning.
On the other hand, at the Outsourcing Consultancy where you are to be the Project Coordinator, you will get a chance to implement HR services across a wide range of industries and organizations and also learn about how to set up processes from scratch. This will give you a better understanding of the workings of an HR person and department.
I feel you should go for the second option and stick with them for at least a couple of years.
Regards,
Gaurang S
From India, Mumbai
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Can you tell me how big the Outsourcing consultancy is? Ideally for an HR fresher, it is "better to be a big fish in a small pond than be a small fish in a big river."
So if you decide to join the big MFG organization, you might get exposure to working in a large company and a wide gamut of HR functions, but you might not get many opportunities to learn as everything will already be in place. You will just have to go into maintenance mode from the beginning.
On the other hand, at the Outsourcing Consultancy where you are to be the Project Coordinator, you will get a chance to implement HR services across a wide range of industries and organizations and also learn about how to set up processes from scratch. This will give you a better understanding of the workings of an HR person and department.
I feel you should go for the second option and stick with them for at least a couple of years.
Regards,
Gaurang S
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Rima,
A manufacturing firm seems to be a good offer. As you mentioned, the company has 23 factories across India, so the company would no doubt offer you job security and a great learning experience. You would be exposed to a wide range of opportunities. I would suggest you go for the first offer instead of the second option.
Regards,
Abhijeet
From India, Mumbai
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A manufacturing firm seems to be a good offer. As you mentioned, the company has 23 factories across India, so the company would no doubt offer you job security and a great learning experience. You would be exposed to a wide range of opportunities. I would suggest you go for the first offer instead of the second option.
Regards,
Abhijeet
From India, Mumbai
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