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.
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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.
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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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Hi,
A manufacturing firm seems to be the best offer as that is the place where you can learn a lot, work a lot, and gain good experience. Get experience first; the package will automatically follow. This is the place where you need to put a lot of brainy work, and of course, you can always take help from CITEHR professionals. That's my experience.
Regards,
Jennifer Isaac
From India, Mumbai
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A manufacturing firm seems to be the best offer as that is the place where you can learn a lot, work a lot, and gain good experience. Get experience first; the package will automatically follow. This is the place where you need to put a lot of brainy work, and of course, you can always take help from CITEHR professionals. That's my experience.
Regards,
Jennifer Isaac
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Rema,
I would suggest you select manufacturing organizations as they are currently seeking fresh ideas from young talent. This experience will provide you with valuable exposure to the corporate world and a wide variety of experiences, from time office to changing organizational culture.
Wishing you all the best.
Surekha
From India, Mumbai
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I would suggest you select manufacturing organizations as they are currently seeking fresh ideas from young talent. This experience will provide you with valuable exposure to the corporate world and a wide variety of experiences, from time office to changing organizational culture.
Wishing you all the best.
Surekha
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Rima,
Whatever advice we give you, at the end of the day, you have to choose!
Where does your interest lie? Check with yourself. If your interest is in competency mapping and OD initiatives, choose this role. Your learning will be tremendous. It calls for a lot of exercising of one's grey cells. If you check in the market, this is one area where the skill requirements are rare, so the demand for them is high. What is the name of the consultancy?
The role in the manufacturing setup will give you the reality of working life.
It will show you how processes are actually followed and how different it is from the management theories that you learned in your MBA or PGD Course :D. This can actually be scary!
At the end of the day, you should be excited to go back to the office the next day - and that should drive your reason for choosing either option.
Either way, you will gain experience. As some of our colleagues suggested, go for the experience instead of money now... the money follows later.
All the best!
Regards,
Ryan
From India, Mumbai
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Whatever advice we give you, at the end of the day, you have to choose!
Where does your interest lie? Check with yourself. If your interest is in competency mapping and OD initiatives, choose this role. Your learning will be tremendous. It calls for a lot of exercising of one's grey cells. If you check in the market, this is one area where the skill requirements are rare, so the demand for them is high. What is the name of the consultancy?
The role in the manufacturing setup will give you the reality of working life.
It will show you how processes are actually followed and how different it is from the management theories that you learned in your MBA or PGD Course :D. This can actually be scary!
At the end of the day, you should be excited to go back to the office the next day - and that should drive your reason for choosing either option.
Either way, you will gain experience. As some of our colleagues suggested, go for the experience instead of money now... the money follows later.
All the best!
Regards,
Ryan
From India, Mumbai
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Rima,
First, you have to decide in which industrial sector you want to start your professional career. Based on that, you can make your choice easier. So, make an analysis before making a decision by consulting friends, relatives, or well-wishers who are familiar with various industrial sectors. Both offers are good.
Vijay
From India, Hyderabad
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First, you have to decide in which industrial sector you want to start your professional career. Based on that, you can make your choice easier. So, make an analysis before making a decision by consulting friends, relatives, or well-wishers who are familiar with various industrial sectors. Both offers are good.
Vijay
From India, Hyderabad
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hi, u should join manufacturing company, as u got offer, its gives you good exposure. regards, tulsi
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Hi Rima,
You are in a big dilemma, I know, but I completely agree with Ryan. It depends on your personal preference. If I were in your position, I would have chosen the manufacturing company to get my basics clear and for a strong foundation. Unless one's foundation is not good, it becomes difficult to handle the responsibility once you are in a higher position.
Manufacturing companies are the best as they cover almost all the areas/specializations that we generally have in our MBA/PGDM courses. Again, that's a personal choice. What do you say, folks? Whatever you choose, all the best.
Sashmita :) :)
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You are in a big dilemma, I know, but I completely agree with Ryan. It depends on your personal preference. If I were in your position, I would have chosen the manufacturing company to get my basics clear and for a strong foundation. Unless one's foundation is not good, it becomes difficult to handle the responsibility once you are in a higher position.
Manufacturing companies are the best as they cover almost all the areas/specializations that we generally have in our MBA/PGDM courses. Again, that's a personal choice. What do you say, folks? Whatever you choose, all the best.
Sashmita :) :)
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Hi Rima,
I can understand your situation, but before making any decision, try to figure out your interest area. Where do you want to make your career - in a manufacturing company or as a consultant? Both opportunities are good if you take them either way. At the end of the day, you have to make the right decision.
I agree with Ryan, but if you ask me, I would go for the second option as it offers me the kind of work where I can learn about competency mapping and much more. Anyways, may I know the name of the manufacturing company/consultancy so that I can provide you with the right suggestion?
Best of luck with your career.
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Simta
From India, Gurgaon
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I can understand your situation, but before making any decision, try to figure out your interest area. Where do you want to make your career - in a manufacturing company or as a consultant? Both opportunities are good if you take them either way. At the end of the day, you have to make the right decision.
I agree with Ryan, but if you ask me, I would go for the second option as it offers me the kind of work where I can learn about competency mapping and much more. Anyways, may I know the name of the manufacturing company/consultancy so that I can provide you with the right suggestion?
Best of luck with your career.
Regards,
Simta
From India, Gurgaon
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Hi,
The first option is the best one. Before making any decision, you need to think for yourself about which offer will motivate you better. Outsiders can only give you suggestions and share their experiences. From those experiences and suggestions, you can select according to your choice and interest.
Best wishes,
KSK.
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The first option is the best one. Before making any decision, you need to think for yourself about which offer will motivate you better. Outsiders can only give you suggestions and share their experiences. From those experiences and suggestions, you can select according to your choice and interest.
Best wishes,
KSK.
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Dear Rima,
It depends on you. If you enjoy working under pressure and facing challenges, then you should consider the manufacturing field. Since you mentioned that they are offering you a generalist profile, it means that it covers everything - appraisals, competency mapping, training and development, recruitment, OD, etc.
Best of luck to you.
Bhushan
From India, Ulhasnagar
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It depends on you. If you enjoy working under pressure and facing challenges, then you should consider the manufacturing field. Since you mentioned that they are offering you a generalist profile, it means that it covers everything - appraisals, competency mapping, training and development, recruitment, OD, etc.
Best of luck to you.
Bhushan
From India, Ulhasnagar
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Hi I think you should join the Manufacturing company. Because the kind of role you have is larger than the other role. So go for the first option.. Come on grab the opportunity. Thanks, Kezia
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Dear Rima,
As the size of the company increases, it tends to divide the responsibilities among the HR team for HR processes. Hence, the employees specialize in IR, General HR ops, Recruitment, or HRD.
You need to decide in which subgroup you would like to gain experience. Since you are a fresher, it would be highly useful for you to gain newer modern management techniques at an early stage in your career. This would help you work for software companies. On the other hand, if you decide to work for a manufacturing company, you can specialize in Industrial Relations and general HR operations. IR would be inevitable as there are more IR issues in a manufacturing concern.
My personal view is that you should opt to work with a consultancy where you would gain exposure to new HR interventions.
Regards,
Santosh
hr.santosh@gmail.com
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As the size of the company increases, it tends to divide the responsibilities among the HR team for HR processes. Hence, the employees specialize in IR, General HR ops, Recruitment, or HRD.
You need to decide in which subgroup you would like to gain experience. Since you are a fresher, it would be highly useful for you to gain newer modern management techniques at an early stage in your career. This would help you work for software companies. On the other hand, if you decide to work for a manufacturing company, you can specialize in Industrial Relations and general HR operations. IR would be inevitable as there are more IR issues in a manufacturing concern.
My personal view is that you should opt to work with a consultancy where you would gain exposure to new HR interventions.
Regards,
Santosh
hr.santosh@gmail.com
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Thanks a lot to all for your advice....I decided to join the manufacturing unit as was also chosen by majority of the members. Thanks to all…. u all have been very kind to spend time to help me out THANKS A LOT.
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Hi Rima,
I think that you should consider the manufacturing job offer where your profile is in general HR. It will provide you with a lot of learning opportunities in the beginning, and you will be exposed to many new things. Once you enter the consultancy field, it becomes very difficult to transition back to the manufacturing industry for employment.
The best decision can be made by you once you clarify what you want in life and where you want to be.
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Jitu
From India, Ahmadabad
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I think that you should consider the manufacturing job offer where your profile is in general HR. It will provide you with a lot of learning opportunities in the beginning, and you will be exposed to many new things. Once you enter the consultancy field, it becomes very difficult to transition back to the manufacturing industry for employment.
The best decision can be made by you once you clarify what you want in life and where you want to be.
Regards,
Jitu
From India, Ahmadabad
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