Hi,
I m new member of citeHR. I m having 2 years experience in core HR functions, and working with a software company in Bangalore (India).I have done masters in computers and Diploma in HRM. Being a female I think that career in HR is best for me, but in present scenario IT industry is booming like anything and all my friends & relatives are suggesting me to try in software development, As salaries are very very high in software development compared to HR.
I m very confused, where to go?
I need suggestions so that I can plan my career in a better way. Shall I continue in HR or try in software development or I should go for something like SAP-HR, Peoplesoft HRMS etc???
Please help me to take a rational decision!!!
Richa (E-mail:r
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Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
I m new member of citeHR. I m having 2 years experience in core HR functions, and working with a software company in Bangalore (India).I have done masters in computers and Diploma in HRM. Being a female I think that career in HR is best for me, but in present scenario IT industry is booming like anything and all my friends & relatives are suggesting me to try in software development, As salaries are very very high in software development compared to HR.
I m very confused, where to go?
I need suggestions so that I can plan my career in a better way. Shall I continue in HR or try in software development or I should go for something like SAP-HR, Peoplesoft HRMS etc???
Please help me to take a rational decision!!!
Richa (E-mail:r
Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Hey Rich,
Just Listen to yourself.
Agreed IT industry pays you well, but also understand that they demad from you equally well, if not more.
But if you are the kind of person who like tight schedukes, work pressures and working nights, then go for software development provided you have the basic skills.
Being experienced in HR, I'ld advice you to stick on to this, do some additional certifications for career advancement.
Make a good decision - a non-regrettable one
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sree
From India, New Delhi
9Just Listen to yourself.
Agreed IT industry pays you well, but also understand that they demad from you equally well, if not more.
But if you are the kind of person who like tight schedukes, work pressures and working nights, then go for software development provided you have the basic skills.
Being experienced in HR, I'ld advice you to stick on to this, do some additional certifications for career advancement.
Make a good decision - a non-regrettable one
-----
sree
From India, New Delhi
Ha!
Good question. I love this topic.
Do not consider 'as a female' first.
You should enjoy what you do. If you get up in the morning and say 'Oh! no! I have to go to office' , you are not going far.
Software: There are many thing you need to consider. Today .NET people are in demand. Embedded/VLSI too in demand, if you are oriented towards Electronics toos. can you do good programming? we are in hurry to give projects to people and there is no tradition of training people in basic computing skills. We expect out put from day one. And once you are in the midst of coding, you will not know time. There are days when my wife used to lock the door and sleep and i enter using the duplicate key at 3:00 AM ! Will your husband allow this or pick you up from your office at od hours? It is not that it always happens. It may not happen too. But it depends on how you approach your pending work and how your boss permits the flexible working etc
Advantage : salaries are good!
HR
There is shortage of HR staff. If you can do things systematically, you can shine a lot. You shall be able to prepare a JDF ( Job definition format) for each job along with the line manager, understand JDF and line up relevant people for interviews. Believe me it is a tough job. Then you realise there are not many good people available in the job market. Job portals like Naukri, jobstreet etc may not help you much in sourcing candidates. You need to be innovative. I used to see one Priya reddy from planetasia in chat rooms trying to converse with programmers and call them for interviews :-)
ERP & SAP
This is fine. You need neither to program nor do the actual work. You need to have good understanding of the process. All ERPs have great functionalities. Some times they are overkill. You need to configure the modules to suit to the company. But getting into SAP is pretty tough, unless you work in a company that is implementing ERP and you are part of the team configuring the ERP.
Let me know if you need more info
regards
From India, Panipat
Good question. I love this topic.
Do not consider 'as a female' first.
You should enjoy what you do. If you get up in the morning and say 'Oh! no! I have to go to office' , you are not going far.
Software: There are many thing you need to consider. Today .NET people are in demand. Embedded/VLSI too in demand, if you are oriented towards Electronics toos. can you do good programming? we are in hurry to give projects to people and there is no tradition of training people in basic computing skills. We expect out put from day one. And once you are in the midst of coding, you will not know time. There are days when my wife used to lock the door and sleep and i enter using the duplicate key at 3:00 AM ! Will your husband allow this or pick you up from your office at od hours? It is not that it always happens. It may not happen too. But it depends on how you approach your pending work and how your boss permits the flexible working etc
Advantage : salaries are good!
HR
There is shortage of HR staff. If you can do things systematically, you can shine a lot. You shall be able to prepare a JDF ( Job definition format) for each job along with the line manager, understand JDF and line up relevant people for interviews. Believe me it is a tough job. Then you realise there are not many good people available in the job market. Job portals like Naukri, jobstreet etc may not help you much in sourcing candidates. You need to be innovative. I used to see one Priya reddy from planetasia in chat rooms trying to converse with programmers and call them for interviews :-)
ERP & SAP
This is fine. You need neither to program nor do the actual work. You need to have good understanding of the process. All ERPs have great functionalities. Some times they are overkill. You need to configure the modules to suit to the company. But getting into SAP is pretty tough, unless you work in a company that is implementing ERP and you are part of the team configuring the ERP.
Let me know if you need more info
regards
From India, Panipat
HR CAREER
Based on your brief, you have
-2 years experience in core HR functions with a software company.
-masters in computer science
-DIP in HRM.
IT looks like, you have the competences and are at home
to apply your core HR competences in the IT field or ITES field.
The question arises
-why did you go for masters in computer science, if you
have no aptitude for computer science applications
-why did you go for HR diploma , after MASTERS.
-why did you pick up a job in HR field in the computer
field.
IT might be useful to have an aptitude test and
discuss the matter with an career/educational counselor.
THIS could help to clear your own mind and get a
second opinion.
TO ME, based on your brief, it seems you have
-leaning towards soft skills / knowledge/ abilities
and not hard skills / knowledge
which means
you are more comfortable with HR than computer
applications.
IF SO, than you should take your core HRM competences,
work on it / develop it and position yourself / build a
career in the fields of IT / ITES.
YOU can add on specialised services like SAP-HR etc.
You may soon see the trend, where IT / ITES will outsource
most of the HR requirements .
IF you position yourself as a boutique HRM specialist
in the IT / ITES, you can mint money.
IT does not matter which field, if you have developed
the core competences, your expertise will be in
demand.
ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.
regards
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
Based on your brief, you have
-2 years experience in core HR functions with a software company.
-masters in computer science
-DIP in HRM.
IT looks like, you have the competences and are at home
to apply your core HR competences in the IT field or ITES field.
The question arises
-why did you go for masters in computer science, if you
have no aptitude for computer science applications
-why did you go for HR diploma , after MASTERS.
-why did you pick up a job in HR field in the computer
field.
IT might be useful to have an aptitude test and
discuss the matter with an career/educational counselor.
THIS could help to clear your own mind and get a
second opinion.
TO ME, based on your brief, it seems you have
-leaning towards soft skills / knowledge/ abilities
and not hard skills / knowledge
which means
you are more comfortable with HR than computer
applications.
IF SO, than you should take your core HRM competences,
work on it / develop it and position yourself / build a
career in the fields of IT / ITES.
YOU can add on specialised services like SAP-HR etc.
You may soon see the trend, where IT / ITES will outsource
most of the HR requirements .
IF you position yourself as a boutique HRM specialist
in the IT / ITES, you can mint money.
IT does not matter which field, if you have developed
the core competences, your expertise will be in
demand.
ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.
regards
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
May I share my ideas with you on this matter?
Before making your decision, you need to be aware of which one your are pursuing, money or a stable vocation.
Each one has its advantage and its disadvantage. And none is perfect. When you considering your choice, you need to involve your families, our health and every one closed to you.
Only you can make it. And good luck. :-)
From China, Beijing
May I share my ideas with you on this matter?
Before making your decision, you need to be aware of which one your are pursuing, money or a stable vocation.
Each one has its advantage and its disadvantage. And none is perfect. When you considering your choice, you need to involve your families, our health and every one closed to you.
Only you can make it. And good luck. :-)
From China, Beijing
hi
me to will also suggest u to stick with the HR only since u have 2 yrs experience in this field. the field need lot of experience and every day you would be learning more things which could help to achieve a great place in HR.
all the best for u
sachin
From India, Hyderabad
me to will also suggest u to stick with the HR only since u have 2 yrs experience in this field. the field need lot of experience and every day you would be learning more things which could help to achieve a great place in HR.
all the best for u
sachin
From India, Hyderabad
Hi
i am doing my internship in a hospital for the past eleven months i am in HR dept. Basically i have done my Mastes degree in Hospital Administration, now i feel myself like very much restricted in a small area since i cant get in to any other industry eventhough i have one year experience.
So i am planning to do higher studies through correspondence. To develop my career in HR, plz suggest me what course would be best and were can i do that.
Expecting your guide lines
thank you
bye
From India, Madras
i am doing my internship in a hospital for the past eleven months i am in HR dept. Basically i have done my Mastes degree in Hospital Administration, now i feel myself like very much restricted in a small area since i cant get in to any other industry eventhough i have one year experience.
So i am planning to do higher studies through correspondence. To develop my career in HR, plz suggest me what course would be best and were can i do that.
Expecting your guide lines
thank you
bye
From India, Madras
Hi Punching bag
Well done, I felt that your reply was very thoughtful and descriptive..
And i do have a similar problem, and would like your advice on the same..
I have done Masters in HR, and a diploma in Organizational Studies.
I worked for an year, to start a HR deptt. in an IT firm in Pane. Afterwards i quit the job owing to my marriage and since last 1.2 yrs i am not working as i have to shuttle places with my hubby who is in sa/wy...
Now the problem is that i cant take up a job in Hamburg because of visa regulations...and this situation might carry on for long..
but i am interested to continue further learning like doing a P.hd in HR, or taking any postal / e-courses...to add on value and be in touch ..with HR.
I would like to know if there are any such courses , which are relevant and available from distance. My interest areas are core HR and OB / OD.
I will look forward to your reply.
With regards
Pragya.
Well done, I felt that your reply was very thoughtful and descriptive..
And i do have a similar problem, and would like your advice on the same..
I have done Masters in HR, and a diploma in Organizational Studies.
I worked for an year, to start a HR deptt. in an IT firm in Pane. Afterwards i quit the job owing to my marriage and since last 1.2 yrs i am not working as i have to shuttle places with my hubby who is in sa/wy...
Now the problem is that i cant take up a job in Hamburg because of visa regulations...and this situation might carry on for long..
but i am interested to continue further learning like doing a P.hd in HR, or taking any postal / e-courses...to add on value and be in touch ..with HR.
I would like to know if there are any such courses , which are relevant and available from distance. My interest areas are core HR and OB / OD.
I will look forward to your reply.
With regards
Pragya.
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