Dear All,
Presently, I am working as an Executive Assistant in the government sector on a contractual basis. I have a total of 9 years of experience as a personal assistant or executive assistant. I have completed my M. Com. and a 2-year diploma in Secretarial Practice. Additionally, I have also obtained an MBA in HR from IGNOU, and I am very passionate about HR.
The problem I am facing is that I want to transition my career into the HR field, but my past experience has been as a personal assistant or executive assistant. However, I am determined to pursue opportunities in HR or as an Admin Executive. Can I change my past experience and responsibilities to reflect HR/Admin Executive roles, rather than my previous positions?
Despite having many offers as a personal assistant or executive assistant, my goal is to secure a job as an HR/Admin Executive. I am not interested in continuing in roles as a personal assistant or executive assistant.
Please suggest what steps I should take and guide me accordingly.
Regards,
Abhi Sharma
From India, Ghaziabad
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Presently, I am working as an Executive Assistant in the government sector on a contractual basis. I have a total of 9 years of experience as a personal assistant or executive assistant. I have completed my M. Com. and a 2-year diploma in Secretarial Practice. Additionally, I have also obtained an MBA in HR from IGNOU, and I am very passionate about HR.
The problem I am facing is that I want to transition my career into the HR field, but my past experience has been as a personal assistant or executive assistant. However, I am determined to pursue opportunities in HR or as an Admin Executive. Can I change my past experience and responsibilities to reflect HR/Admin Executive roles, rather than my previous positions?
Despite having many offers as a personal assistant or executive assistant, my goal is to secure a job as an HR/Admin Executive. I am not interested in continuing in roles as a personal assistant or executive assistant.
Please suggest what steps I should take and guide me accordingly.
Regards,
Abhi Sharma
From India, Ghaziabad
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Dear Abhi,
It is not possible for you to change your past experience as an HR/admin because both responsibilities will differ. If interviewers ask about the HR areas in detail, you will not be able to answer. Moreover, you will be caught in the background verification.
Show your past experience as it is, then try for HR. You will get the job. Explain to them why you want to choose HR, but make sure it is your career. Don't let anyone else decide. Think and act because it is your life.
All the best.
From India, Madras
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13It is not possible for you to change your past experience as an HR/admin because both responsibilities will differ. If interviewers ask about the HR areas in detail, you will not be able to answer. Moreover, you will be caught in the background verification.
Show your past experience as it is, then try for HR. You will get the job. Explain to them why you want to choose HR, but make sure it is your career. Don't let anyone else decide. Think and act because it is your life.
All the best.
From India, Madras
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Dear Abhi,
Why can't you try from a different angle? Please approach the HR Department in your company politely. Offer to assist them with filing, typing their correspondence, and preparing the HR manual if it is not yet ready in your organization. Politely request the HR manual from the Department, and once you have it, start reading it in your free time. Enhance your knowledge by asking more questions in the office. Utilize Google to find answers online on platforms such as CiteHR and other relevant websites.
Keep searching. If you search thoroughly, you can even find what seems impossible. Surely, you will receive the opportunities you deserve.
All the Best, Abhi.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Why can't you try from a different angle? Please approach the HR Department in your company politely. Offer to assist them with filing, typing their correspondence, and preparing the HR manual if it is not yet ready in your organization. Politely request the HR manual from the Department, and once you have it, start reading it in your free time. Enhance your knowledge by asking more questions in the office. Utilize Google to find answers online on platforms such as CiteHR and other relevant websites.
Keep searching. If you search thoroughly, you can even find what seems impossible. Surely, you will receive the opportunities you deserve.
All the Best, Abhi.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Hello Abhi Sharma,
I too agree with Bharathi regarding your suggestion about projecting HR experience rather than your actual experience. More than the strong probability that you would be caught sooner or later, I would suggest that you TOTALLY BANISH such thoughts from your mind since ONE JUST CAN'T CARRY A FAKE EXPERIENCE FOR LONG. You will not only NOT get what you wanted [a career in HR], but most likely even lose what you have in hand.
Coming to 'what you can do' to get into the HR line, apart from the line of action that S. Bhaskar mentioned, you can also try for such openings which are a combination of PA/EA PLUS some admin activities/responsibilities. This way, you will still carry your actual experience along AND can utilize your MBA to get an entry into HR THROUGH the Admin Role route. I have seen companies that admit such a combination. But ALL THE WHILE, please remember that your final focus is to get into HR—which would be easier through the Admin route. Hope you get the point.
All the Best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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I too agree with Bharathi regarding your suggestion about projecting HR experience rather than your actual experience. More than the strong probability that you would be caught sooner or later, I would suggest that you TOTALLY BANISH such thoughts from your mind since ONE JUST CAN'T CARRY A FAKE EXPERIENCE FOR LONG. You will not only NOT get what you wanted [a career in HR], but most likely even lose what you have in hand.
Coming to 'what you can do' to get into the HR line, apart from the line of action that S. Bhaskar mentioned, you can also try for such openings which are a combination of PA/EA PLUS some admin activities/responsibilities. This way, you will still carry your actual experience along AND can utilize your MBA to get an entry into HR THROUGH the Admin Role route. I have seen companies that admit such a combination. But ALL THE WHILE, please remember that your final focus is to get into HR—which would be easier through the Admin route. Hope you get the point.
All the Best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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TS, BOSS, PON, & Bharti,
I don't think if you really come across such a case you would recruit that person; you would rather recruit a person having more experience in HR. So literally, this advice will not do any good to Abhi. Because I observed that HR in interviews does not think so. If you have the choice of Abhi and three other candidates who are experienced in HR, I don't think you will select Abhi. Let's be practical and suggest something that will help Abhi get a good job.
Now, coming to Abhi, let me tell you, since you have an MBA in HR, you can very well fake the experience of HR. Anyways, there is nothing as such as experience in HR; it's all the same. Talk sweet, be sweet, and eat sweet. There is no HR in government organizations, so your MBA in HR will do no good. The best thing you can do is, since you are an MCOM, either move to accounts or to HR. Befriend a good friend who can explain to you what HR is; actually, there is nothing in HR, kuch bhi nahi hain. HR involves a little bit of everything: little admin, statutory rules, little accounting knowledge HR, payroll, and soft skills. Anyone can learn those soft skills, so first learn those HR soft skills from a good friend and prepare a good experience letter. Keep some good references in hand in case it is verified. Once you create all backups, then you can easily get a job.
From India, Madras
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TS, BOSS, PON, & Bharti,
I don't think if you really come across such a case you would recruit that person; you would rather recruit a person having more experience in HR. So literally, this advice will not do any good to Abhi. Because I observed that HR in interviews does not think so. If you have the choice of Abhi and three other candidates who are experienced in HR, I don't think you will select Abhi. Let's be practical and suggest something that will help Abhi get a good job.
Now, coming to Abhi, let me tell you, since you have an MBA in HR, you can very well fake the experience of HR. Anyways, there is nothing as such as experience in HR; it's all the same. Talk sweet, be sweet, and eat sweet. There is no HR in government organizations, so your MBA in HR will do no good. The best thing you can do is, since you are an MCOM, either move to accounts or to HR. Befriend a good friend who can explain to you what HR is; actually, there is nothing in HR, kuch bhi nahi hain. HR involves a little bit of everything: little admin, statutory rules, little accounting knowledge HR, payroll, and soft skills. Anyone can learn those soft skills, so first learn those HR soft skills from a good friend and prepare a good experience letter. Keep some good references in hand in case it is verified. Once you create all backups, then you can easily get a job.
From India, Madras
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Livesoul,
Any profession, when observed from the outside, may seem very simple or insignificant until you are actively involved. Each profession possesses its unique skill sets and intricacies. Professionals from other disciplines are not equipped to make definitive judgments about a specific field. I am an Engineer, and if you were to observe my work from an external perspective, you might perceive it as straightforward, something any layman could handle. However, that is far from the reality. Why do companies and organizations insist on hiring professionals with specific expertise for particular roles? If your argument held true, they could easily opt for candidates from any discipline at a lower cost.
Pon
From India, Lucknow
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Any profession, when observed from the outside, may seem very simple or insignificant until you are actively involved. Each profession possesses its unique skill sets and intricacies. Professionals from other disciplines are not equipped to make definitive judgments about a specific field. I am an Engineer, and if you were to observe my work from an external perspective, you might perceive it as straightforward, something any layman could handle. However, that is far from the reality. Why do companies and organizations insist on hiring professionals with specific expertise for particular roles? If your argument held true, they could easily opt for candidates from any discipline at a lower cost.
Pon
From India, Lucknow
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Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your advice. I am very grateful to you. The first thing is that I have completely changed my CV to Executive (HR/Admin). Currently, I am shortlisting for the position of Manager/Dy Manager, which are not handled by me. Kindly suggest what I can do. Can I change my CV to an Executive (HR/Admin)?
Best Regards,
Abhi
From India, Ghaziabad
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Thank you very much for your advice. I am very grateful to you. The first thing is that I have completely changed my CV to Executive (HR/Admin). Currently, I am shortlisting for the position of Manager/Dy Manager, which are not handled by me. Kindly suggest what I can do. Can I change my CV to an Executive (HR/Admin)?
Best Regards,
Abhi
From India, Ghaziabad
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Dear Abhi,
If you change your CV to HR Executive, you will be considered a fresher. Nowadays, most companies are looking for experienced HR professionals, and only a few small firms will hire fresher candidates. Both Manager and Deputy Manager positions are good; in fact, they are more challenging than HR roles. Furthermore, you can establish a stable career. My suggestion is to pursue your field as starting as a fresher might be challenging. Make your final decision based on the points I mentioned earlier.
All the best.
From India, Madras
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If you change your CV to HR Executive, you will be considered a fresher. Nowadays, most companies are looking for experienced HR professionals, and only a few small firms will hire fresher candidates. Both Manager and Deputy Manager positions are good; in fact, they are more challenging than HR roles. Furthermore, you can establish a stable career. My suggestion is to pursue your field as starting as a fresher might be challenging. Make your final decision based on the points I mentioned earlier.
All the best.
From India, Madras
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First, learn all HR facts and procedures from an experienced HR professional before falsifying experience. Just as we obtain a driving license to drive, a young boy working in a garage may drive without a license but with experience. Life works in a similar manner, my friend.
From India, Madras
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