Hi to all seniors,
Well, as per the posts that I have seen under this forum, they all seem to be of a very serious nature. However, I do feel that the question that I pose can only be answered by you seniors, as you would have faced the same.
The question is—Is it really difficult for MBA HR freshers to get into MNCs or companies as a first break?
I would be thankful if any senior could suggest ways for freshers to get into good companies, which would be helpful for many freshers like me.
I would also like to know how the market presently is for MBA HR freshers with a B.Tech background.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rakesh
From India, Secunderabad
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2Well, as per the posts that I have seen under this forum, they all seem to be of a very serious nature. However, I do feel that the question that I pose can only be answered by you seniors, as you would have faced the same.
The question is—Is it really difficult for MBA HR freshers to get into MNCs or companies as a first break?
I would be thankful if any senior could suggest ways for freshers to get into good companies, which would be helpful for many freshers like me.
I would also like to know how the market presently is for MBA HR freshers with a B.Tech background.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rakesh
From India, Secunderabad
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Dear Rakesh,
Frankly speaking, in response to your question, it is very difficult for fresh graduates to get in...
There are some specific observations:
1. Freshers aim for very high salaries and companies.
2. They lack exposure to the market.
3. They are reluctant to start their careers at low salaries.
Rakesh, the same thing happened to us when we left our business school with dreams of an ideal MNC and a handsome salary. To achieve something in your life, you have to work really hard.
As a senior, I want to convey something to you.
Don't go for the big names. Start your career at a place that is available to you initially. Stick to the company for a while, and after some time, as you learn through experiences, companies will start approaching you. Normally, MNCs hire freshers as MTOs, interns, etc. To achieve this, you have to pass their tests and meet the criteria.
Once you gain some experience, MNCs will definitely approach you because HR is a very demanding field.
Your second query is about a B.Tech background. I don't think that a B.Tech background will help you. These are completely different fields. B.Tech will benefit you if you work for any related technical or engineering firm.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.
Wishing you the best of luck for your future.
hassanalizaidi@gmail.com
From Pakistan, Islamabad
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Frankly speaking, in response to your question, it is very difficult for fresh graduates to get in...
There are some specific observations:
1. Freshers aim for very high salaries and companies.
2. They lack exposure to the market.
3. They are reluctant to start their careers at low salaries.
Rakesh, the same thing happened to us when we left our business school with dreams of an ideal MNC and a handsome salary. To achieve something in your life, you have to work really hard.
As a senior, I want to convey something to you.
Don't go for the big names. Start your career at a place that is available to you initially. Stick to the company for a while, and after some time, as you learn through experiences, companies will start approaching you. Normally, MNCs hire freshers as MTOs, interns, etc. To achieve this, you have to pass their tests and meet the criteria.
Once you gain some experience, MNCs will definitely approach you because HR is a very demanding field.
Your second query is about a B.Tech background. I don't think that a B.Tech background will help you. These are completely different fields. B.Tech will benefit you if you work for any related technical or engineering firm.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.
Wishing you the best of luck for your future.
hassanalizaidi@gmail.com
From Pakistan, Islamabad
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Hi Rakesh,
My suggestion is that there are a good number of openings for recruiters. A few companies or consulting firms do hire fresh graduates. What you need to concentrate on is to secure a job in one of the functional areas and then focus on that area for a while before starting to explore your knowledge in other functional areas of HR.
Please don't jump to the conclusion that entering HR means you will take care of everything. Just focus on looking for jobs. It doesn't matter if it's in MNCs or not, but to be frank, you will gain great exposure working with small and mid-size companies to start with.
Please email me back if you have any questions.
Good Luck!
From India, Hyderabad
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My suggestion is that there are a good number of openings for recruiters. A few companies or consulting firms do hire fresh graduates. What you need to concentrate on is to secure a job in one of the functional areas and then focus on that area for a while before starting to explore your knowledge in other functional areas of HR.
Please don't jump to the conclusion that entering HR means you will take care of everything. Just focus on looking for jobs. It doesn't matter if it's in MNCs or not, but to be frank, you will gain great exposure working with small and mid-size companies to start with.
Please email me back if you have any questions.
Good Luck!
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi to all seniors,
Well, as per the posts that I have seen under this forum, they all seem to be of a very serious nature. But I do feel that the question that I pose can only be answered by you seniors as you would have faced the same.
The question is - Is it really difficult for MBA HR freshers to get into MNCs or companies as a first break? I would be thankful if any senior could suggest ways for freshers to get into good companies, which would be helpful for many freshers like me.
I would also like to know how the market is presently for MBA HR freshers with a B.Tech background.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rakesh
Hi Rakesh,
I can fully empathize with you, my friend! After completing my PG in HR, I had to wait a full 6 months before I got a break... but what a terrific break I got!
I would like to advise you not to get desperate and join some consultancy firm. From my own experience and that of my friends, once you get stuck into a consultancy profile, it is very difficult to break away and start in an MNC. Do not be disheartened; there are still quite a few companies that do take on HR freshers as trainees. I say it is better to get a break as an HR trainee in a big company rather than go for some small company that may be willing to take you on as an HR executive. You see, the opportunities to work in various diversified fields in HR and to learn are much more in a big MNC compared to a small company.
But do not wait if you do get an opening even in a small company. My point is to keep hunting but shun consultancies like the plague.
My best wishes to you for your career.
Regards,
Brandon
From India, Calcutta
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Well, as per the posts that I have seen under this forum, they all seem to be of a very serious nature. But I do feel that the question that I pose can only be answered by you seniors as you would have faced the same.
The question is - Is it really difficult for MBA HR freshers to get into MNCs or companies as a first break? I would be thankful if any senior could suggest ways for freshers to get into good companies, which would be helpful for many freshers like me.
I would also like to know how the market is presently for MBA HR freshers with a B.Tech background.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rakesh
Hi Rakesh,
I can fully empathize with you, my friend! After completing my PG in HR, I had to wait a full 6 months before I got a break... but what a terrific break I got!
I would like to advise you not to get desperate and join some consultancy firm. From my own experience and that of my friends, once you get stuck into a consultancy profile, it is very difficult to break away and start in an MNC. Do not be disheartened; there are still quite a few companies that do take on HR freshers as trainees. I say it is better to get a break as an HR trainee in a big company rather than go for some small company that may be willing to take you on as an HR executive. You see, the opportunities to work in various diversified fields in HR and to learn are much more in a big MNC compared to a small company.
But do not wait if you do get an opening even in a small company. My point is to keep hunting but shun consultancies like the plague.
My best wishes to you for your career.
Regards,
Brandon
From India, Calcutta
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Hello Seniors,
Thanks to all of you for promptly replying to my question. I am genuinely very much elated to receive responses from you all.
Apart from the discussion that we had started in the above post, I would like to first share one interesting thing from my end. This query that I have written is the first query that I had posted on CiteHR. I must say that it really feels great to receive responses and help from completely unknown quarters. Seeing this, I have made a resolution stating that I would go ahead and post responses for people who need them in order to give them the same kind of happiness that I received. Thank you once again for inspiring me.
Regarding the issue in discussion, I do agree with what Syed has written regarding his observations.
There are certain observations:
1. Freshers aim for very high salaries and companies.
2. They lack exposure to the market.
3. They are reluctant to start their careers at lower salaries.
I somehow feel that I am sailing in the same boat as the observations that Syed has mentioned. My question again is, don't you think Syed and RK, that it's normal for a person who has done an MBA and B.Tech to ask for, if not high, at least decent salaries? When we approach consultancies, they sometimes pay us far less, especially in Hyderabad. As Brandon points out, even the exposure we get is mainly focused on recruitment. How would it be possible for people like me who are interested in other facets of HR to get those kinds of roles?
Syed and RK, it's not that I am speaking against your point of view, but I genuinely feel that healthy arguments always tend to bring out the best and valid points from both ends, whether it may be for or against the topic.
I personally feel that there are many freshers like me in the present situation, and I hope that this post of mine should actually be helpful in creating the right kind of impression in all those confused minds and should be useful for them in knowing the ways to approach corporates and also help them in their decision-making.
I would be extremely happy if you could provide me with your email ids. Firstly, it's because I need them as I want to personally thank you people for your responses, and secondly, it would be of great help to me for any advice in the future.
It would be great to see if more seniors could participate as every point of view given by you might benefit others in their careers immensely.
Once again, thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rakesh
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From India, Secunderabad
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Thanks to all of you for promptly replying to my question. I am genuinely very much elated to receive responses from you all.
Apart from the discussion that we had started in the above post, I would like to first share one interesting thing from my end. This query that I have written is the first query that I had posted on CiteHR. I must say that it really feels great to receive responses and help from completely unknown quarters. Seeing this, I have made a resolution stating that I would go ahead and post responses for people who need them in order to give them the same kind of happiness that I received. Thank you once again for inspiring me.
Regarding the issue in discussion, I do agree with what Syed has written regarding his observations.
There are certain observations:
1. Freshers aim for very high salaries and companies.
2. They lack exposure to the market.
3. They are reluctant to start their careers at lower salaries.
I somehow feel that I am sailing in the same boat as the observations that Syed has mentioned. My question again is, don't you think Syed and RK, that it's normal for a person who has done an MBA and B.Tech to ask for, if not high, at least decent salaries? When we approach consultancies, they sometimes pay us far less, especially in Hyderabad. As Brandon points out, even the exposure we get is mainly focused on recruitment. How would it be possible for people like me who are interested in other facets of HR to get those kinds of roles?
Syed and RK, it's not that I am speaking against your point of view, but I genuinely feel that healthy arguments always tend to bring out the best and valid points from both ends, whether it may be for or against the topic.
I personally feel that there are many freshers like me in the present situation, and I hope that this post of mine should actually be helpful in creating the right kind of impression in all those confused minds and should be useful for them in knowing the ways to approach corporates and also help them in their decision-making.
I would be extremely happy if you could provide me with your email ids. Firstly, it's because I need them as I want to personally thank you people for your responses, and secondly, it would be of great help to me for any advice in the future.
It would be great to see if more seniors could participate as every point of view given by you might benefit others in their careers immensely.
Once again, thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rakesh
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From India, Secunderabad
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hi seniors, 66 people viewed.... and no replies.... :confused: come on seniors... help us freshers.... eagerly waiting for your responses... Regards Rakesh....
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Hi Rakesh,
Thank you for your valuable post. I truly empathize with you as I am going through the same problems. I have completed my BE and have been employed with a consultancy firm for 1 year, primarily focused on recruitment. However, I am keen to explore other aspects of HR. Currently, the opportunities I come across are all within consultancies. I am eagerly seeking opportunities in a company where I can be involved in recruitment as well as other HR activities. Please email me. Your post has been very helpful to me.
Simontiny
From India, Bangalore
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Thank you for your valuable post. I truly empathize with you as I am going through the same problems. I have completed my BE and have been employed with a consultancy firm for 1 year, primarily focused on recruitment. However, I am keen to explore other aspects of HR. Currently, the opportunities I come across are all within consultancies. I am eagerly seeking opportunities in a company where I can be involved in recruitment as well as other HR activities. Please email me. Your post has been very helpful to me.
Simontiny
From India, Bangalore
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Yes, it's seemingly next to impossible for MBA-HR freshers to get a break in a Generalist Profile. All one could find would be Consultancy Openings. But if you are an MBA from a top B-School, then you needn't worry.
Corporates don't take Freshers, since HR is a work of huge accountability and the need is of a person who has previous experience. Why would a company want to incur training costs on a fresher when experienced generalists are available in abundance?
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Corporates don't take Freshers, since HR is a work of huge accountability and the need is of a person who has previous experience. Why would a company want to incur training costs on a fresher when experienced generalists are available in abundance?
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Hi Vineeta,
Thanks for your suggestion. But does it mean that we should look only for opportunities in recruitment? Does it help if we have 1 year of experience in recruitment and then try to shift to a generalist role? I am confused. Please help me.
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Simontiny
From India, Bangalore
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Thanks for your suggestion. But does it mean that we should look only for opportunities in recruitment? Does it help if we have 1 year of experience in recruitment and then try to shift to a generalist role? I am confused. Please help me.
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Simontiny
From India, Bangalore
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Hi everyone,
First of all, thanks for replying to the post, seniors. As I mentioned earlier, let's discuss the actual problems that we, as freshers, face.
Many seniors emphasize the importance of gaining experience in HR first before climbing the ladder. This is what I gathered from the initial posts. However, what do you suggest for my friend Simonthy's situation? Despite his one year of hands-on experience in recruitment, he is still considered unsuitable for a generalist role.
Regarding Vineeta's point about posts being only for top B-Schools, I want to address the cost factor. While she mentions the burden of training HR professionals, isn't it true that graduates from reputed schools are paid significantly more and are often at risk of being lured away due to their expertise?
Moreover, what about individuals with talent but lacking experience? Isn't performance more crucial than experience? How can one gain experience without being given the opportunity?
Moving away from the previous discussion, I'd like to broaden our topic. In fields like engineering or production, we are familiar with what an HR round entails. However, what criteria does a Senior HR look for when hiring a fresher for an entry-level HR position?
I pose this question to understand what is expected from HR freshers if they receive opportunities from companies or corporations.
I urge not only seniors but also fellow freshers to join in and post their queries. It would immensely benefit us all to receive correct and timely guidance from our experienced colleagues.
To all freshers, let's make use of the guidance available from our seniors.
Regards,
Rakesh
From India, Secunderabad
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First of all, thanks for replying to the post, seniors. As I mentioned earlier, let's discuss the actual problems that we, as freshers, face.
Many seniors emphasize the importance of gaining experience in HR first before climbing the ladder. This is what I gathered from the initial posts. However, what do you suggest for my friend Simonthy's situation? Despite his one year of hands-on experience in recruitment, he is still considered unsuitable for a generalist role.
Regarding Vineeta's point about posts being only for top B-Schools, I want to address the cost factor. While she mentions the burden of training HR professionals, isn't it true that graduates from reputed schools are paid significantly more and are often at risk of being lured away due to their expertise?
Moreover, what about individuals with talent but lacking experience? Isn't performance more crucial than experience? How can one gain experience without being given the opportunity?
Moving away from the previous discussion, I'd like to broaden our topic. In fields like engineering or production, we are familiar with what an HR round entails. However, what criteria does a Senior HR look for when hiring a fresher for an entry-level HR position?
I pose this question to understand what is expected from HR freshers if they receive opportunities from companies or corporations.
I urge not only seniors but also fellow freshers to join in and post their queries. It would immensely benefit us all to receive correct and timely guidance from our experienced colleagues.
To all freshers, let's make use of the guidance available from our seniors.
Regards,
Rakesh
From India, Secunderabad
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