Dear Gagan,
Thank you for your appreciation.
You already have a degree in HR, so I presume you must be aware of certain benefits.
It is difficult to quantify the benefits of pursuing HR. In terms of remuneration, it is on par or even lower compared to other disciplines such as Marketing, Finance - Investments or banking, Supply chain Management, Software, etc.
One benefit is that it is less taxing on the mental faculties - no complex formulas, no derivations, less number-crunching, etc. More than the mind, it involves the "heart." It is less of a theoretical discipline and more of an experiential and practical discipline.
It is best suited for those who are more interested in people rather than inanimate objects, gregarious by nature, who like to deal with people and help their development, who are tactful, patient, empathetic, and have good communication abilities, etc.
It is ideally suited for women, as they are supposed to be more sensitive, empathetic to human emotions and needs. Moreover, women are increasingly preferred for HR roles, and with more emphasis on Strategic HRM, ensuring constant focus on the HR role, career growth is better than in other disciplines.
It is a much more "durable" discipline, offering greater job security. Whether it is a recession, downsizing, merger, acquisition, or closure, an HR person is generally the last one to go.
I wish you would be more specific about what you want to know.
Warm Regards.
From India, Delhi
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1446Thank you for your appreciation.
You already have a degree in HR, so I presume you must be aware of certain benefits.
It is difficult to quantify the benefits of pursuing HR. In terms of remuneration, it is on par or even lower compared to other disciplines such as Marketing, Finance - Investments or banking, Supply chain Management, Software, etc.
One benefit is that it is less taxing on the mental faculties - no complex formulas, no derivations, less number-crunching, etc. More than the mind, it involves the "heart." It is less of a theoretical discipline and more of an experiential and practical discipline.
It is best suited for those who are more interested in people rather than inanimate objects, gregarious by nature, who like to deal with people and help their development, who are tactful, patient, empathetic, and have good communication abilities, etc.
It is ideally suited for women, as they are supposed to be more sensitive, empathetic to human emotions and needs. Moreover, women are increasingly preferred for HR roles, and with more emphasis on Strategic HRM, ensuring constant focus on the HR role, career growth is better than in other disciplines.
It is a much more "durable" discipline, offering greater job security. Whether it is a recession, downsizing, merger, acquisition, or closure, an HR person is generally the last one to go.
I wish you would be more specific about what you want to know.
Warm Regards.
From India, Delhi
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Hello Neha,
I understand how challenging it can be to start a new career in a completely different field. I was working as a Knits Merchandiser with Pearl Global in Gurugram for the last 2.8 years. My husband and I recently moved to Hyderabad, where there is no opportunity in my current career field. Therefore, I am looking to transition into HR. I have joined a recruitment firm, and it has not been as difficult as I anticipated. You can easily find a job in recruitment; start reading about it. You will need to decide the specific area within HR you would like to work in, whether it be IT, Non-IT, or BPO.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or need further guidance.
Best regards,
Neha
From India, Hyderabad
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I understand how challenging it can be to start a new career in a completely different field. I was working as a Knits Merchandiser with Pearl Global in Gurugram for the last 2.8 years. My husband and I recently moved to Hyderabad, where there is no opportunity in my current career field. Therefore, I am looking to transition into HR. I have joined a recruitment firm, and it has not been as difficult as I anticipated. You can easily find a job in recruitment; start reading about it. You will need to decide the specific area within HR you would like to work in, whether it be IT, Non-IT, or BPO.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or need further guidance.
Best regards,
Neha
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi, I am Uma. I am also sailing in a similar scenario. I am now working in Chennai in a bank (Back office operations). I have 5 years of experience. I am an engineering graduate. Now I have finished my MBA in HR in distance mode. I am looking for an opening in the HR field. Since I have only banking experience, I have no idea how to proceed or where to proceed.
I am married and have a kid. Seniors, kindly suggest to me how to get through in HR in Chennai.
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Uma.
From India, Mumbai
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I am married and have a kid. Seniors, kindly suggest to me how to get through in HR in Chennai.
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Uma.
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Neha, Gagan & UMA,
I understand that for non-MBA graduates, breaking into HR can be quite challenging. I am also a non-MBA graduate, and through a lot of perseverance, I managed to enter the field. Prior to stepping into the industry, I familiarized myself with payroll, ESI, PF, PT, and other statutory requirements and compliances. I also took part in some practical HR training sessions. Currently, I am pursuing my MBA through distance learning. Moreover, for freshers, even an MBA through distance education may not be sufficient. The key is to be prepared for a significant amount of hard work and continuous learning. Remember, you can acquire a wealth of knowledge through this forum.
Jeeva
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From India, Bangalore
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I understand that for non-MBA graduates, breaking into HR can be quite challenging. I am also a non-MBA graduate, and through a lot of perseverance, I managed to enter the field. Prior to stepping into the industry, I familiarized myself with payroll, ESI, PF, PT, and other statutory requirements and compliances. I also took part in some practical HR training sessions. Currently, I am pursuing my MBA through distance learning. Moreover, for freshers, even an MBA through distance education may not be sufficient. The key is to be prepared for a significant amount of hard work and continuous learning. Remember, you can acquire a wealth of knowledge through this forum.
Jeeva
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Hi Kiran,
Thank you so much for the advice. As you mentioned, you have faced a similar situation, I'm sure you understood my problem. I just need a few more pieces of advice from you on how to start looking for jobs in the recruitment field. Do they consider you as a fresher or as an experienced person, since we have 2.5 years of experience in textiles? If you could provide an approximate salary they offer or how much we should ask for, that would be great.
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Thank you so much for the advice. As you mentioned, you have faced a similar situation, I'm sure you understood my problem. I just need a few more pieces of advice from you on how to start looking for jobs in the recruitment field. Do they consider you as a fresher or as an experienced person, since we have 2.5 years of experience in textiles? If you could provide an approximate salary they offer or how much we should ask for, that would be great.
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Hi Uma,
I guess Kiran will be the best person to help you as I am still pursuing my HR course in distance mode. But I will surely try to help you as and when I get some information about it. All the best.
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Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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I guess Kiran will be the best person to help you as I am still pursuing my HR course in distance mode. But I will surely try to help you as and when I get some information about it. All the best.
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Hello Mahesh,
Thank you for providing me with the company names, and yes, I got your point about trusting my instincts and my abilities. I need a bit more advice from you. Will the companies treat me as a fresher or as an experienced person joining their firm? What salary should I quote as a fresher or higher than my last job? I hope you understand my point as I just want to gather all the possible information before starting. I may need your help a little later when we arrive in Pune.
Regards, Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Thank you for providing me with the company names, and yes, I got your point about trusting my instincts and my abilities. I need a bit more advice from you. Will the companies treat me as a fresher or as an experienced person joining their firm? What salary should I quote as a fresher or higher than my last job? I hope you understand my point as I just want to gather all the possible information before starting. I may need your help a little later when we arrive in Pune.
Regards, Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Hello Ukmitra,
I really appreciate your valuable advice. I will try my level best to do these courses in HR from the UK as long as I am in the UK. Your advice of joining as an HR Executive really boosted my confidence. Thank you. I hope for the best.
Regards, Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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I really appreciate your valuable advice. I will try my level best to do these courses in HR from the UK as long as I am in the UK. Your advice of joining as an HR Executive really boosted my confidence. Thank you. I hope for the best.
Regards, Neha
From United Kingdom, London
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Hi Neha,
I agree with one of the members' suggestions in your case. As you are completely new to HR, it’s better for you to opt to join a recruitment firm as a recruiter and learn practically the recruitment life cycle. Meanwhile, you will build good rapport with HR people of your clients. This will definitely help you to grow faster in HR.
There are also wide openings as a trainer in MNCs. So, you can also plan for the position as a trainer. This requires good communication skills and subject knowledge. You can prepare a presentation on a topic yourself, and exhibit it in the interview, which will lead you to success. You can also apply as a faculty in colleges, which is more suitable for females, as there would be only 2-3 hours of classes per day with more holidays and an attractive pay package.
Hope you think twice and make a wise decision. All the very best.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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I agree with one of the members' suggestions in your case. As you are completely new to HR, it’s better for you to opt to join a recruitment firm as a recruiter and learn practically the recruitment life cycle. Meanwhile, you will build good rapport with HR people of your clients. This will definitely help you to grow faster in HR.
There are also wide openings as a trainer in MNCs. So, you can also plan for the position as a trainer. This requires good communication skills and subject knowledge. You can prepare a presentation on a topic yourself, and exhibit it in the interview, which will lead you to success. You can also apply as a faculty in colleges, which is more suitable for females, as there would be only 2-3 hours of classes per day with more holidays and an attractive pay package.
Hope you think twice and make a wise decision. All the very best.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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