Dear All,
I am Spandana Maheshwaram. This is my first post in Cite Communications. For the past 15 days, I have been reading the discussions of seniors on different topics.
I was very tense about my career. I gained confidence from this site that I can find a proper solution from the experts.
My qualifications are B.Sc in Maths, Physics & Chemistry, and an MBA in Finance. I completed my MBA in 2008 from JNTU with a 72% grade. I worked at an MBA college for one academic year (2008-09) as an Assistant Professor but left the job due to dissatisfaction in the teaching field.
In 2009, I moved to Hyderabad after requesting my parents' support. Coming from a middle-class family, I couldn't ask for financial help from them. In this situation, I joined a company as a telecaller on a contract basis with a salary of 6500/-. During that year, I didn't receive an Employee ID, salary account, or experience letter, except for an Appointment letter. I then secured a job as an HR in a small company handling multiple projects, where I faced similar issues.
A year later, I joined a small software company as an HR & Admin Assistant. I was the sole member of the HR department and managed all HR tasks for employees and the employer. Everyone was satisfied with my work. However, my current CTC is only 10k per month, which is insufficient for my survival in this city. I am now looking to change companies for a better salary. Do I qualify for HR & Admin positions in top MNCs with my current experience and MBA in Finance qualification?
I kindly request your suggestions for a proper solution.
Thanks & Regards,
Spandana Maheshwaram
Hyderabad, AP
From India, Hyderabad
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I am Spandana Maheshwaram. This is my first post in Cite Communications. For the past 15 days, I have been reading the discussions of seniors on different topics.
I was very tense about my career. I gained confidence from this site that I can find a proper solution from the experts.
My qualifications are B.Sc in Maths, Physics & Chemistry, and an MBA in Finance. I completed my MBA in 2008 from JNTU with a 72% grade. I worked at an MBA college for one academic year (2008-09) as an Assistant Professor but left the job due to dissatisfaction in the teaching field.
In 2009, I moved to Hyderabad after requesting my parents' support. Coming from a middle-class family, I couldn't ask for financial help from them. In this situation, I joined a company as a telecaller on a contract basis with a salary of 6500/-. During that year, I didn't receive an Employee ID, salary account, or experience letter, except for an Appointment letter. I then secured a job as an HR in a small company handling multiple projects, where I faced similar issues.
A year later, I joined a small software company as an HR & Admin Assistant. I was the sole member of the HR department and managed all HR tasks for employees and the employer. Everyone was satisfied with my work. However, my current CTC is only 10k per month, which is insufficient for my survival in this city. I am now looking to change companies for a better salary. Do I qualify for HR & Admin positions in top MNCs with my current experience and MBA in Finance qualification?
I kindly request your suggestions for a proper solution.
Thanks & Regards,
Spandana Maheshwaram
Hyderabad, AP
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Spandana,
Hi, I read your above statement and would like to tell you my opinion on the queries you have raised.
Firstly, if you want to pursue a career in HR and aspire to join top MNCs, you should ideally have a degree or certification in HR. I suggest that since you now have a job in HR and have performed well, you consider pursuing an Executive MBA, part-time MBA, or an HR course through Distance Learning. This will enhance your understanding of HR. Additionally, having qualifications in HR post your MBA will make you more attractive to potential employers. If you apply for HR positions with your current background, interviewers may question why you are working in HR with an MBA in Finance. Any explanation may not suffice at that moment, and your CV may not even be shortlisted for HR roles. Best of luck.
Regards,
Aditya Ambekar
098679 89399
From India, Mumbai
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1Hi, I read your above statement and would like to tell you my opinion on the queries you have raised.
Firstly, if you want to pursue a career in HR and aspire to join top MNCs, you should ideally have a degree or certification in HR. I suggest that since you now have a job in HR and have performed well, you consider pursuing an Executive MBA, part-time MBA, or an HR course through Distance Learning. This will enhance your understanding of HR. Additionally, having qualifications in HR post your MBA will make you more attractive to potential employers. If you apply for HR positions with your current background, interviewers may question why you are working in HR with an MBA in Finance. Any explanation may not suffice at that moment, and your CV may not even be shortlisted for HR roles. Best of luck.
Regards,
Aditya Ambekar
098679 89399
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sir,
I am very thankful to you for your suggestion, but if I pursue any HR course in distance or regular mode, it will take a minimum of 2 years. Could you please suggest if there are any universities offering one-year certification courses in HR?
Thanks & Regards,
Spandana Maheshwaram
Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
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I am very thankful to you for your suggestion, but if I pursue any HR course in distance or regular mode, it will take a minimum of 2 years. Could you please suggest if there are any universities offering one-year certification courses in HR?
Thanks & Regards,
Spandana Maheshwaram
Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi,
Yes, you can get a job in an MNC in the HR department as you have experience. You can definitely try to jump to a bigger company with the help of this experience. At the same time, enroll in a PG diploma in HRM from a reputed institute while serving.
Regards,
Rajeev Dixit
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Dear All,
I am Spandana Maheshwaram. This is my first post on Cite Communications. For the last 15 days, I have been reading the discussions of seniors on different topics.
I was very much tensed about my career. I gained confidence from this platform that I can find a proper solution from the experts. My qualifications are B.Sc in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, MBA in Finance. I completed my MBA in 2008 from JNTU with 72%. I worked for an MBA college for one academic year (2008-09) as an Asst Prof but left the job due to dissatisfaction in the teaching field.
In 2009, I moved to Hyderabad after requesting my parents for support. Coming from a middle-class family, I couldn't ask for financial help from them. I joined a company as a tele caller on a contract basis for a salary of 6500/-. In one year, I didn't receive an Employee ID, salary account, or experience letter, except for an Appointment letter. Later, I landed a job as an HR in a small company handling multiple projects, facing similar issues.
After a year, I joined a small software company as an HR & Admin Assistant. I started the HR department here and fulfilled all HR responsibilities for employees and the employer. Everyone was satisfied with my work. However, my CTC is only 10k per month, which is not sufficient for my living expenses in this city. Now, I aim to switch companies for a better salary. Do you think I am eligible for HR & Admin positions in top MNCs with my current experience and MBA in Finance qualification?
I kindly request your suggestions for a proper solution.
Thanks & Regards,
Spandana Maheshwaram
Hyderabad, AP
From India, Bangalore
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Yes, you can get a job in an MNC in the HR department as you have experience. You can definitely try to jump to a bigger company with the help of this experience. At the same time, enroll in a PG diploma in HRM from a reputed institute while serving.
Regards,
Rajeev Dixit
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Dear All,
I am Spandana Maheshwaram. This is my first post on Cite Communications. For the last 15 days, I have been reading the discussions of seniors on different topics.
I was very much tensed about my career. I gained confidence from this platform that I can find a proper solution from the experts. My qualifications are B.Sc in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, MBA in Finance. I completed my MBA in 2008 from JNTU with 72%. I worked for an MBA college for one academic year (2008-09) as an Asst Prof but left the job due to dissatisfaction in the teaching field.
In 2009, I moved to Hyderabad after requesting my parents for support. Coming from a middle-class family, I couldn't ask for financial help from them. I joined a company as a tele caller on a contract basis for a salary of 6500/-. In one year, I didn't receive an Employee ID, salary account, or experience letter, except for an Appointment letter. Later, I landed a job as an HR in a small company handling multiple projects, facing similar issues.
After a year, I joined a small software company as an HR & Admin Assistant. I started the HR department here and fulfilled all HR responsibilities for employees and the employer. Everyone was satisfied with my work. However, my CTC is only 10k per month, which is not sufficient for my living expenses in this city. Now, I aim to switch companies for a better salary. Do you think I am eligible for HR & Admin positions in top MNCs with my current experience and MBA in Finance qualification?
I kindly request your suggestions for a proper solution.
Thanks & Regards,
Spandana Maheshwaram
Hyderabad, AP
From India, Bangalore
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Hello,
You can be a top HR person if you will to!
That "will" will make you work hard (perhaps while working)!
But tell me, why have you done MBA (Fin) and from where?
Do you detest finance and accounting activities totally?
Regardless of that, one would still be interested in knowing from you the reasons for your fascination for HR?
Like every other function, one has to acquire first the "basics" of HR, and that would include psychology, sociology, Organizational Behaviour, more than an introduction to labor law. Even if you do not have to practice in a court of law, your inadequacy in labor will often, at least in the initial stages, be a stumbling block in your career!
Formal knowledge is essential though not inevitable, but in a competitive world, only proven competence gets ahead! You may have the "will" to do all that it would take to be a successful HR, but you would also need the skills. Formal knowledge of the subject coupled with a lot of practice (for which you need a platform called employment in an organization) to develop the skills to stand up and command attention! This is a price that will have to be paid. You may, of course, develop expertise in the field without formal knowledge at an institute, but then you will have to be fortunate to get a boss (who is actually a GURU) under whom you will be able to learn! More pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have to fall in place for you to succeed in the profession of your choice, and comparatively fewer pieces will be required to fall in place when you have acquired a formal qualification! Even in such a case, hard work, patience, proactive habits and finally a bit of luck (in the sense of getting good people and/or organizations) to work under!
See, whichever route one takes, success takes more knowledge and effort than one would imagine initially!
But do not get disheartened with all that I am saying. I am only putting forward a reality scenario so that your determination becomes like steel, and you do not get carried away with the so-called "successful" people.
The qualifications that you have acquired and the time you have spent on the job in employment will always stand you in good stead! You are, as I see it, wishing to change track from "finance" to "HR." That by itself is perfectly fine. But to excel in the new field, you have to do a lot of homework, as it were!
Finally just sharing a very popular truth! Common sense can see you through many situations, but common sense is not common. There is a story I picked from a book by Mark H. McCormack in a book called "What they don't teach you at Harvard Business School?" It goes like this, a friend is telling the author, "it's very funny really. The harder I work, the luckier I seem to get!"
Get the message? Sorry about a long reply, but your question only drew me out!
Cheer up and start working towards your goals!
Regards
samvedan
January 7, 2013
From India, Pune
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You can be a top HR person if you will to!
That "will" will make you work hard (perhaps while working)!
But tell me, why have you done MBA (Fin) and from where?
Do you detest finance and accounting activities totally?
Regardless of that, one would still be interested in knowing from you the reasons for your fascination for HR?
Like every other function, one has to acquire first the "basics" of HR, and that would include psychology, sociology, Organizational Behaviour, more than an introduction to labor law. Even if you do not have to practice in a court of law, your inadequacy in labor will often, at least in the initial stages, be a stumbling block in your career!
Formal knowledge is essential though not inevitable, but in a competitive world, only proven competence gets ahead! You may have the "will" to do all that it would take to be a successful HR, but you would also need the skills. Formal knowledge of the subject coupled with a lot of practice (for which you need a platform called employment in an organization) to develop the skills to stand up and command attention! This is a price that will have to be paid. You may, of course, develop expertise in the field without formal knowledge at an institute, but then you will have to be fortunate to get a boss (who is actually a GURU) under whom you will be able to learn! More pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have to fall in place for you to succeed in the profession of your choice, and comparatively fewer pieces will be required to fall in place when you have acquired a formal qualification! Even in such a case, hard work, patience, proactive habits and finally a bit of luck (in the sense of getting good people and/or organizations) to work under!
See, whichever route one takes, success takes more knowledge and effort than one would imagine initially!
But do not get disheartened with all that I am saying. I am only putting forward a reality scenario so that your determination becomes like steel, and you do not get carried away with the so-called "successful" people.
The qualifications that you have acquired and the time you have spent on the job in employment will always stand you in good stead! You are, as I see it, wishing to change track from "finance" to "HR." That by itself is perfectly fine. But to excel in the new field, you have to do a lot of homework, as it were!
Finally just sharing a very popular truth! Common sense can see you through many situations, but common sense is not common. There is a story I picked from a book by Mark H. McCormack in a book called "What they don't teach you at Harvard Business School?" It goes like this, a friend is telling the author, "it's very funny really. The harder I work, the luckier I seem to get!"
Get the message? Sorry about a long reply, but your question only drew me out!
Cheer up and start working towards your goals!
Regards
samvedan
January 7, 2013
From India, Pune
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Dear Spandana,
I do agree it will take another 2 years to complete any further course, but Symbiosis is offering a distance MBA course, where the entire duration is not more than 15 months. You can enroll in such courses and also continue working in your current company to gain experience. Alternatively, you can start looking for a job change until you finish your MBA.
Regards,
Aditya Ambekar
098679 89399
From India, Mumbai
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I do agree it will take another 2 years to complete any further course, but Symbiosis is offering a distance MBA course, where the entire duration is not more than 15 months. You can enroll in such courses and also continue working in your current company to gain experience. Alternatively, you can start looking for a job change until you finish your MBA.
Regards,
Aditya Ambekar
098679 89399
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sapna,
The time taken to work towards and achieve your goals never looks pink and rosy. During our school days, we have all been studying for a year only for that one glorious day, where we would find our dream grades in the report card. That too, only to begin another year in a different class.
There was no glamour in doing the homework every day. Most of them were not connected to any ranking but corrections. Plain hard work without any reward.
The same goes for our career, a long-drawn effort to make it where we dream to be. The best part of our career is the unpredictability. When we begin, we dream of a way, which soon either seems boring or impossible. So we end up carving out a different niche, either by accident or by choice.
You are already putting your best efforts to build your portfolio. No sooner, you will add many more capabilities. Probably even you would reflect one day, that you had come very differently and better than what you thought you would. Remain as grateful as you can be and make the most of everything that comes your way.
Wish you all the best!
From India, Mumbai
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The time taken to work towards and achieve your goals never looks pink and rosy. During our school days, we have all been studying for a year only for that one glorious day, where we would find our dream grades in the report card. That too, only to begin another year in a different class.
There was no glamour in doing the homework every day. Most of them were not connected to any ranking but corrections. Plain hard work without any reward.
The same goes for our career, a long-drawn effort to make it where we dream to be. The best part of our career is the unpredictability. When we begin, we dream of a way, which soon either seems boring or impossible. So we end up carving out a different niche, either by accident or by choice.
You are already putting your best efforts to build your portfolio. No sooner, you will add many more capabilities. Probably even you would reflect one day, that you had come very differently and better than what you thought you would. Remain as grateful as you can be and make the most of everything that comes your way.
Wish you all the best!
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Spandana,
My qualification is B.Sc (Maths, Physics & Chemistry) and MBA (Finance). I completed my MBA in 2008 from JNTU with a 72% grade.
You've completed your B.Sc. with PCM and then pursued an MBA in Finance, indicating your strong analytical and numerical skills. Do you now wish to work in the financial department?
You mentioned your interest in pursuing a career in an MNC in HR.
May I ask why HR specifically? Is it because:
- You have experience as an HR-cum-admin in a small firm that you want to build on.
- The people around you appreciate your work.
- You have transitioned to HR and are seeking opportunities in a larger organization with better compensation.
- You have discovered a preference for HR over Finance.
Kindly provide a reason for your career switch.
In any case, without a certification or degree in HR, it may be challenging to secure HR positions in a larger firm with competitive pay.
While I understand you may not want to repeat a two-year MBA, consider exploring distance learning/part-time courses that can be completed in 10-12 months or look into local HR certifications.
Before we delve further, could you share the responsibilities you currently handle in your role? This will help gauge your progress in HR and identify areas for improvement.
I hope this information is helpful. Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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My qualification is B.Sc (Maths, Physics & Chemistry) and MBA (Finance). I completed my MBA in 2008 from JNTU with a 72% grade.
You've completed your B.Sc. with PCM and then pursued an MBA in Finance, indicating your strong analytical and numerical skills. Do you now wish to work in the financial department?
You mentioned your interest in pursuing a career in an MNC in HR.
May I ask why HR specifically? Is it because:
- You have experience as an HR-cum-admin in a small firm that you want to build on.
- The people around you appreciate your work.
- You have transitioned to HR and are seeking opportunities in a larger organization with better compensation.
- You have discovered a preference for HR over Finance.
Kindly provide a reason for your career switch.
In any case, without a certification or degree in HR, it may be challenging to secure HR positions in a larger firm with competitive pay.
While I understand you may not want to repeat a two-year MBA, consider exploring distance learning/part-time courses that can be completed in 10-12 months or look into local HR certifications.
Before we delve further, could you share the responsibilities you currently handle in your role? This will help gauge your progress in HR and identify areas for improvement.
I hope this information is helpful. Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Spandana,
You have the great potential to achieve success in the industry and reach the top level. You are fit and capable enough to perform at your best in whatever field you choose. Your education and certifications are the gateways and guides that will open new horizons for you. In my opinion, what you require now is great confidence in yourself and a definite focus on what you are looking to achieve.
With your entry to cite hr, I welcome you and wish you great success in your life. Please be focused and determined, as you are eligible for anything and everything.
Thanks,
Bijay
From India, Vadodara
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You have the great potential to achieve success in the industry and reach the top level. You are fit and capable enough to perform at your best in whatever field you choose. Your education and certifications are the gateways and guides that will open new horizons for you. In my opinion, what you require now is great confidence in yourself and a definite focus on what you are looking to achieve.
With your entry to cite hr, I welcome you and wish you great success in your life. Please be focused and determined, as you are eligible for anything and everything.
Thanks,
Bijay
From India, Vadodara
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