Hello Seniors,
I need an important advice. I have graduated as a Textile Designer and have 3 years of work experience in the same field in Mumbai, after which we shifted abroad for 3 years. Now my problem is that my husband and I have decided to settle down in Pune, and I have found no jobs in my field at all.
I just want to know if I can transition into the HR field. Currently, I am in the UK and pursuing PGDHRM through distance learning from Symbiosis. We have decided to return to Pune by the end of this year. Also, while pursuing the course, can I secure a part-time or full-time job in the HR field? I believe that gaining some experience in HR will greatly benefit my new career path.
Thank you for your advice.
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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I need an important advice. I have graduated as a Textile Designer and have 3 years of work experience in the same field in Mumbai, after which we shifted abroad for 3 years. Now my problem is that my husband and I have decided to settle down in Pune, and I have found no jobs in my field at all.
I just want to know if I can transition into the HR field. Currently, I am in the UK and pursuing PGDHRM through distance learning from Symbiosis. We have decided to return to Pune by the end of this year. Also, while pursuing the course, can I secure a part-time or full-time job in the HR field? I believe that gaining some experience in HR will greatly benefit my new career path.
Thank you for your advice.
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Some questions first:
1. Why don't you want to continue in Textile Designing?
2. When does your course get completed?
3. Do you have any family responsibilities like young children or aged parents/in-laws?
It is possible to get employment in HR recruitment firms (there are many in Pune) as they even take freshers, and the job content span is quite narrow. Alternatively, you can work in a BPO for some time until your course is completed.
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From India, Delhi
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14461. Why don't you want to continue in Textile Designing?
2. When does your course get completed?
3. Do you have any family responsibilities like young children or aged parents/in-laws?
It is possible to get employment in HR recruitment firms (there are many in Pune) as they even take freshers, and the job content span is quite narrow. Alternatively, you can work in a BPO for some time until your course is completed.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Hi Raj,
I cannot continue in textiles as there is just no garment company at all in Pune, so getting a job in Pune in textiles is not only narrow but impossible. My course gets completed in the year 2011. Nope, as such, I don't have much responsibility as it's just me and my husband at the time. What is your advice in such a case?
Regards, Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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I cannot continue in textiles as there is just no garment company at all in Pune, so getting a job in Pune in textiles is not only narrow but impossible. My course gets completed in the year 2011. Nope, as such, I don't have much responsibility as it's just me and my husband at the time. What is your advice in such a case?
Regards, Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Thank you for addressing my inquiries. My initial suggestions (which were well thought out) still stand.
Transitioning into the HR field from a different background is not uncommon at all.
One of my concerns was securing a job immediately upon arriving in Pune (without an HR degree/diploma).
Given your limited family responsibilities, you could consider pursuing jobs in BPO. These roles typically involve evening-to-late night shifts to accommodate UK, US, and Australian timings. BPO roles often include benefits such as transportation services, provided meals (reducing the need for cooking at home), a positive work environment, and competitive salaries. Perhaps by 2011, you could transition into the HR department of the same company once you obtain an HR degree.
Another option worth exploring is becoming a Recruitment Consultant. This role primarily entails tasks such as collecting and screening CVs, establishing connections with candidates and companies, coordinating interviews, monitoring final selections, and managing receivables from companies.
Alternatively, you could consider starting as an HR trainee or executive within an organization. This path may require some networking efforts and strong references.
I recommend examining these options to determine which aligns best with your preferences and feasibility.
Please feel free to reach out if you need further clarification or assistance, or if you have any ideas of your own.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Transitioning into the HR field from a different background is not uncommon at all.
One of my concerns was securing a job immediately upon arriving in Pune (without an HR degree/diploma).
Given your limited family responsibilities, you could consider pursuing jobs in BPO. These roles typically involve evening-to-late night shifts to accommodate UK, US, and Australian timings. BPO roles often include benefits such as transportation services, provided meals (reducing the need for cooking at home), a positive work environment, and competitive salaries. Perhaps by 2011, you could transition into the HR department of the same company once you obtain an HR degree.
Another option worth exploring is becoming a Recruitment Consultant. This role primarily entails tasks such as collecting and screening CVs, establishing connections with candidates and companies, coordinating interviews, monitoring final selections, and managing receivables from companies.
Alternatively, you could consider starting as an HR trainee or executive within an organization. This path may require some networking efforts and strong references.
I recommend examining these options to determine which aligns best with your preferences and feasibility.
Please feel free to reach out if you need further clarification or assistance, or if you have any ideas of your own.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Hello Neha,
I just went through the conversation between you and Mr. Raj. As he said, it is not that easy to get into the HR field without a basic educational qualification in HR. What specific area of HR would you like to work in? I believe you could start with recruitment. My advice would be to stay in that field until you have a complete understanding of the recruitment process. Joining a good company with valuable experience could make recruitment a rewarding career path for you.
Becoming an HR Generalist may not be feasible for you due to your lack of experience in that role. Wishing you all the best then! :)
Chal
From India, Bangalore
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I just went through the conversation between you and Mr. Raj. As he said, it is not that easy to get into the HR field without a basic educational qualification in HR. What specific area of HR would you like to work in? I believe you could start with recruitment. My advice would be to stay in that field until you have a complete understanding of the recruitment process. Joining a good company with valuable experience could make recruitment a rewarding career path for you.
Becoming an HR Generalist may not be feasible for you due to your lack of experience in that role. Wishing you all the best then! :)
Chal
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Mahesh,
Thanks for the advice. Such positive replies do add up to your confidence. :-)
Yup, I too thought of getting into recruitment and staying with it until I gain complete knowledge.
Thanks once again.
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Thanks for the advice. Such positive replies do add up to your confidence. :-)
Yup, I too thought of getting into recruitment and staying with it until I gain complete knowledge.
Thanks once again.
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Hello Raj,
I think I will go with the second option suggested by you, i.e., of joining as an HR Trainee/Executive or getting into Recruitment as suggested by Mahesh. Honestly, I am not keen on joining a BPO as I do not have any family responsibilities at the moment. However, I will surely have one in a 2-year period by the time I complete my course.
Thank you for your valuable advice and also for briefing me on the Recruitment Consultant's job profile.
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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I think I will go with the second option suggested by you, i.e., of joining as an HR Trainee/Executive or getting into Recruitment as suggested by Mahesh. Honestly, I am not keen on joining a BPO as I do not have any family responsibilities at the moment. However, I will surely have one in a 2-year period by the time I complete my course.
Thank you for your valuable advice and also for briefing me on the Recruitment Consultant's job profile.
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Neha,
You can check with Syntel, L&T, VW, etc. There are lots of companies in Pune where you can easily get in. The only thing is to trust yourself rather than others' advice. Play an optimistic role in interviews. "All the best" :)
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You can check with Syntel, L&T, VW, etc. There are lots of companies in Pune where you can easily get in. The only thing is to trust yourself rather than others' advice. Play an optimistic role in interviews. "All the best" :)
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From India, Bangalore
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Dear Neha,
Ofcourse you can join as HR and with the course you are doing will add feathers to your knoweldge.
You have been a designer, so I think you can be a perfect match for companies especially animation, Studios, Telecom like Mobile, gaming company etc, where you can use your skills to recruit candidates with designer background.
HR mean Human Resources and relations, which all human beings are gifted with god and one does not have to do course to learn this skills.
If you understand the human factor and have key to details on human behavior I am sure you will shine vis-เ-vis any HR pro.
All the best and I am sure you dont have to join as trainer in HR because you never have been in HR. You had an experience in some working field and thats more than enough for you to apply for an executive position.
Suggestion, since you are in UK, try and do course on
PHR Professional in Human Resources
SPHR Sr. Professional in Human Resources
GPHR Global Professional in Human Resources
CCP Certified Compensation Professional
GRP Global Remuneration Professional
CPP Certified Payroll Professional
CBP Certified Benefits Professional
CEBS Certified Employee Benefits Specialist
CPLP Certified Professional in Learning and Performance
CPT Certified Performance Technologist
All the best,
ukmitra
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Ofcourse you can join as HR and with the course you are doing will add feathers to your knoweldge.
You have been a designer, so I think you can be a perfect match for companies especially animation, Studios, Telecom like Mobile, gaming company etc, where you can use your skills to recruit candidates with designer background.
HR mean Human Resources and relations, which all human beings are gifted with god and one does not have to do course to learn this skills.
If you understand the human factor and have key to details on human behavior I am sure you will shine vis-เ-vis any HR pro.
All the best and I am sure you dont have to join as trainer in HR because you never have been in HR. You had an experience in some working field and thats more than enough for you to apply for an executive position.
Suggestion, since you are in UK, try and do course on
PHR Professional in Human Resources
SPHR Sr. Professional in Human Resources
GPHR Global Professional in Human Resources
CCP Certified Compensation Professional
GRP Global Remuneration Professional
CPP Certified Payroll Professional
CBP Certified Benefits Professional
CEBS Certified Employee Benefits Specialist
CPLP Certified Professional in Learning and Performance
CPT Certified Performance Technologist
All the best,
ukmitra
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Hello Mr. Raj, I just went through your conversation with Neha, which was good. I am Gagan, and I also need mature advice from you. I have a degree in HR and had 6 months of experience as an HR recruiter, but now working in a BPO and having no kids right now. Still, I don't want to continue in the BPO industry. Can you tell me the benefits of making a career in HR because I pursued studies in that due to the current trend? We are two sisters, but to help my maternal parents, I never want to leave them alone in their older age. However, for that, I want to earn more to support my family. Please, please, please help me in this case; will it be beneficial or not? (Apart from that, I have completed graduate and masters in management). Thanks, Gaganpreet
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