Firstly, thank you very much for reading my post.
My name is Karen. I recently moved from London to India. I am a double post-graduate (Economics and HR). I completed my MS in HR through the University of London. I worked for a global leader in telecommunications when in London for the Global Inclusion Platform. During my stint with this particular organisation, I found myself being very partial and drawn to Global Inclusion, CSR, Employee Well-being; and Training and Development.
I’ve been in India for 3 months now, and unfortunately haven’t been able to score a job yet. I am open to taking up jobs as a trainee (due to lack of experience in hands on HR ing), but companies seem to have reservations when it comes to employing me, because of my experience in London. This has surprised me a little, and many others who know me. We actually thought that I would really not have a problem getting a placement due to my work experiences so far, which have been with really good organisations (touch wood). I have decided not to compromise on the field I want to enter, so HR it is…
When I was back from London, I was very fired up. I wanted to do something to make a difference and was all geared up to work – in its real sense. Well, unfortunately I haven’t started yet…
Recently, I was approached by family, and was asked to think about starting an HR consultancy, and requested to make a kind of a presentation regarding requirements. Though interesting, the idea does seem a bit daunting and scary, as I don’t seem to know where to start. I have no prior business experience, and no hard-core Hring experience. Phew…
I would really appreciate it if someone could be my adviser and guide. I am looking for a mentor, someone I might be able to turn to, who might be able to help me see exactly what I’m getting myself into, what I should be looking to do, etc.
If I do go ahead with this project, I want it to be extremely successful (like I’m sure everyone else who wants to start a business does). My basic intention behind whatever function I do choose to go ahead with would be to help people (I’m no saying the remuneration isn’t important J).
I would really appreciate some help and advise.
Karen Afonso
From India, Mumbai
My name is Karen. I recently moved from London to India. I am a double post-graduate (Economics and HR). I completed my MS in HR through the University of London. I worked for a global leader in telecommunications when in London for the Global Inclusion Platform. During my stint with this particular organisation, I found myself being very partial and drawn to Global Inclusion, CSR, Employee Well-being; and Training and Development.
I’ve been in India for 3 months now, and unfortunately haven’t been able to score a job yet. I am open to taking up jobs as a trainee (due to lack of experience in hands on HR ing), but companies seem to have reservations when it comes to employing me, because of my experience in London. This has surprised me a little, and many others who know me. We actually thought that I would really not have a problem getting a placement due to my work experiences so far, which have been with really good organisations (touch wood). I have decided not to compromise on the field I want to enter, so HR it is…
When I was back from London, I was very fired up. I wanted to do something to make a difference and was all geared up to work – in its real sense. Well, unfortunately I haven’t started yet…
Recently, I was approached by family, and was asked to think about starting an HR consultancy, and requested to make a kind of a presentation regarding requirements. Though interesting, the idea does seem a bit daunting and scary, as I don’t seem to know where to start. I have no prior business experience, and no hard-core Hring experience. Phew…
I would really appreciate it if someone could be my adviser and guide. I am looking for a mentor, someone I might be able to turn to, who might be able to help me see exactly what I’m getting myself into, what I should be looking to do, etc.
If I do go ahead with this project, I want it to be extremely successful (like I’m sure everyone else who wants to start a business does). My basic intention behind whatever function I do choose to go ahead with would be to help people (I’m no saying the remuneration isn’t important J).
I would really appreciate some help and advise.
Karen Afonso
From India, Mumbai
Dear Karen,
I dont know which place you are living right now. I think I can help you. I need to know more about you as you found it not easy to find a placement.
You may reach me through my mailid
Regards
Sreedharan
+91-94440 74202
1I dont know which place you are living right now. I think I can help you. I need to know more about you as you found it not easy to find a placement.
You may reach me through my mailid
Regards
Sreedharan
+91-94440 74202
Hi Karen,
I wish you all the best in your venture.However I suggest that you join an HR consultancy , learn the nittigritties as in INDIA and then jump into entrepreneurship.Why did you find it difficult to get a job?Is it the money?
Whats your expectation?
regards
From India, Bangalore
I wish you all the best in your venture.However I suggest that you join an HR consultancy , learn the nittigritties as in INDIA and then jump into entrepreneurship.Why did you find it difficult to get a job?Is it the money?
Whats your expectation?
regards
From India, Bangalore
Dear Karen Afonso,
Today, it is very easy to find a mentor, the toughest part is for you is to realise if you are ready for a venture ? Are you ready to give birth to an enterprise ?
Any venture takes time to take off & you cannot enjoy the financial & other benefits that you have been enjoying as an employee.
for instance you might have to take home 1/4the of income that you were making as an employee.
Well a survey concludes that in India every month 200+ recruitment agencies start & the same number shut down as well.
I suggest you to talk to seniors on your capabilities to head a business & if that is yes.. Once validated.... Every Thing follows.
Best Wishes.
Warm Regards,
Chandra Shekar H.S
Principal Consultant
Foxjobs Pvt Lated
D - 080 40226333
T - 080 40226300 Ext 333
FA - 080 40226302
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From India, Hyderabad
Today, it is very easy to find a mentor, the toughest part is for you is to realise if you are ready for a venture ? Are you ready to give birth to an enterprise ?
Any venture takes time to take off & you cannot enjoy the financial & other benefits that you have been enjoying as an employee.
for instance you might have to take home 1/4the of income that you were making as an employee.
Well a survey concludes that in India every month 200+ recruitment agencies start & the same number shut down as well.
I suggest you to talk to seniors on your capabilities to head a business & if that is yes.. Once validated.... Every Thing follows.
Best Wishes.
Warm Regards,
Chandra Shekar H.S
Principal Consultant
Foxjobs Pvt Lated
D - 080 40226333
T - 080 40226300 Ext 333
FA - 080 40226302
WY - www.foxjobsindia.com
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Chandra,
Very wise advise. That's exactly what I'm looking for actually someone who will share with me their experiences. I am not looking to start a recruitment consultancy, as in my opinion Mumbai already has enough of them. I am very partial towards Training & Devlpt though, and if i do get into something it would be in that particular area.
Although an exciting project, what does scare me though is that I have no hard core exp in any HR function.
From India, Mumbai
Very wise advise. That's exactly what I'm looking for actually someone who will share with me their experiences. I am not looking to start a recruitment consultancy, as in my opinion Mumbai already has enough of them. I am very partial towards Training & Devlpt though, and if i do get into something it would be in that particular area.
Although an exciting project, what does scare me though is that I have no hard core exp in any HR function.
From India, Mumbai
Dear Daleep,
Thank you very much for replying to my post. Well I am looking for a job, but I couldn't help myself but think about the project when suggested to me. I was asked to think about getting something of my own off the ground. Like I mentioned in one of my other posts, I am very partial towards Training & Devlpt, and so if I do start something it'd would be in that ares.
However, I believe in nothing short of excellence and unless and untill I'm convinced and confident that I will be able to achieve it, I won't embark on the journey.
K
From India, Mumbai
Thank you very much for replying to my post. Well I am looking for a job, but I couldn't help myself but think about the project when suggested to me. I was asked to think about getting something of my own off the ground. Like I mentioned in one of my other posts, I am very partial towards Training & Devlpt, and so if I do start something it'd would be in that ares.
However, I believe in nothing short of excellence and unless and untill I'm convinced and confident that I will be able to achieve it, I won't embark on the journey.
K
From India, Mumbai
Dear Suma,
I do understand what you are saying. Thank you very much for the advise.
The initial plan was to get a job in a HR function in an organisation and slowly wriggle my way into training, if I was not lucky enough to get a T&T job to begin with.
Unfortunately, yes the money seems to be an issue, but the strange thing is that it's not from my end. I've received feedback that reservations have been expressed regarding what I'll expect since I worked in London too. I do realise that it's 2 different economies, and I wish people would give me the benefit of the doubt.
The other issue however, is the lack of experience.When I worked in London, it was around the role of Global Inclusion & CSR. I'm not sure as per the scale of these functions in India. But, yes when it comes down to it, inspite of my work exp so far with really good organisations and my qualifications, I do lack the all important 'years' of experience'
K
From India, Mumbai
I do understand what you are saying. Thank you very much for the advise.
The initial plan was to get a job in a HR function in an organisation and slowly wriggle my way into training, if I was not lucky enough to get a T&T job to begin with.
Unfortunately, yes the money seems to be an issue, but the strange thing is that it's not from my end. I've received feedback that reservations have been expressed regarding what I'll expect since I worked in London too. I do realise that it's 2 different economies, and I wish people would give me the benefit of the doubt.
The other issue however, is the lack of experience.When I worked in London, it was around the role of Global Inclusion & CSR. I'm not sure as per the scale of these functions in India. But, yes when it comes down to it, inspite of my work exp so far with really good organisations and my qualifications, I do lack the all important 'years' of experience'
K
From India, Mumbai
Hello,
I read your message. You can consult me by calling me up on my mobile +91 9433880658. I am presently working as Head of Deptt. MHRM in IISWBM, Kolkata. Previous to that I was Chairman of a very large manufacturing industry. Knowledge and experience increase if shared.
P K Misra
From Korea, Samsung
I read your message. You can consult me by calling me up on my mobile +91 9433880658. I am presently working as Head of Deptt. MHRM in IISWBM, Kolkata. Previous to that I was Chairman of a very large manufacturing industry. Knowledge and experience increase if shared.
P K Misra
From Korea, Samsung
karen
I am an HR Inclusion Specialist...thats what a Diversity Manager is now titled! But more to the point I have been in HR for 30 years and have worked all over the worked all over the world ,including London. It is a fact of life that your experience in London will preclude rather than include you in being considered for a position in India. However having said that if you have a mind set about your experience in London opening doors for you....banish the thought.
Do rewrite your CV to include experiences / talents that are cross cultural and applicable across borders.
I would not give up as yet, it is quite common to have to wait at least 18 months when relocating , to find a suitable job.
Have you considered registering with a recruitment company?
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
I am an HR Inclusion Specialist...thats what a Diversity Manager is now titled! But more to the point I have been in HR for 30 years and have worked all over the worked all over the world ,including London. It is a fact of life that your experience in London will preclude rather than include you in being considered for a position in India. However having said that if you have a mind set about your experience in London opening doors for you....banish the thought.
Do rewrite your CV to include experiences / talents that are cross cultural and applicable across borders.
I would not give up as yet, it is quite common to have to wait at least 18 months when relocating , to find a suitable job.
Have you considered registering with a recruitment company?
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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