Hello Everyone,
I am an MBA in HR from Lucknow University and got campus placement in an FMCG industry in UP East. My job profile is the same as I've always wanted, i.e., of an HR Generalist. However, gradually, I am coming to understand that although it is a good job, somewhere I am not able to learn as much as I thought I would before taking the job.
The work is quite typical, where everybody in the organization thinks that HR is only good for recruitment. But I have no major interest in recruitment; instead, I am interested in performance management and training, which I am not able to focus on due to the typical mindset of the top management. Even my salary package is not that good.
While reflecting on all these points, I realize that my efficiency is decreasing, and I am worried that my career will become stagnant.
I request all my seniors to kindly provide me with solutions for this as I am having a really hard time thinking about this.
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From India
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I am an MBA in HR from Lucknow University and got campus placement in an FMCG industry in UP East. My job profile is the same as I've always wanted, i.e., of an HR Generalist. However, gradually, I am coming to understand that although it is a good job, somewhere I am not able to learn as much as I thought I would before taking the job.
The work is quite typical, where everybody in the organization thinks that HR is only good for recruitment. But I have no major interest in recruitment; instead, I am interested in performance management and training, which I am not able to focus on due to the typical mindset of the top management. Even my salary package is not that good.
While reflecting on all these points, I realize that my efficiency is decreasing, and I am worried that my career will become stagnant.
I request all my seniors to kindly provide me with solutions for this as I am having a really hard time thinking about this.
Regards
From India
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Zufar Jamal,
You have articulated your career problem well, and it is clear that you know what your career plans are and what you want to pursue in your career path. Start searching for a new job according to your preferences, and once you secure one, leave your current job. Don't forget to communicate to your potential employer everything you mentioned in your query during the interview.
From Pakistan, Karachi
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65You have articulated your career problem well, and it is clear that you know what your career plans are and what you want to pursue in your career path. Start searching for a new job according to your preferences, and once you secure one, leave your current job. Don't forget to communicate to your potential employer everything you mentioned in your query during the interview.
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Well, it looks like you have accepted the offer without going through or knowing the job description in detail, and that's why you are facing such a problem. Even some companies don't put the detailed job description, and in that case, you need to ask what exactly your profile and job will be for the post you have applied for or selected. Based on the same, you can decide to accept or reject the offer.
However, think again about what exactly you want, and choose and apply carefully for the jobs that fulfill your needs.
From India, Lucknow
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However, think again about what exactly you want, and choose and apply carefully for the jobs that fulfill your needs.
From India, Lucknow
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Thank you so much for your valuable reply. I really appreciate it.
But the thing is, I'm not handling what I want to, and I am not getting any jobs in that regard. The problem I am having is that if I'll be working on this for so long, I might get stuck with the current profile and get offers from the same profile only. My question remains whether I should leave and search for the profile I want or I should continue with the same. Because sometimes it gets so irritating, and I do lack confidence at times too, which leads to a decline in my performance.
I would really appreciate if you could help me with the same.
Regards
From India
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But the thing is, I'm not handling what I want to, and I am not getting any jobs in that regard. The problem I am having is that if I'll be working on this for so long, I might get stuck with the current profile and get offers from the same profile only. My question remains whether I should leave and search for the profile I want or I should continue with the same. Because sometimes it gets so irritating, and I do lack confidence at times too, which leads to a decline in my performance.
I would really appreciate if you could help me with the same.
Regards
From India
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Hi Zufar Jamal,
As you have just started your career, I would suggest that you should stay back for at least one year in the initial company. Since it is your favorite profile and it's your first job, don't think too much, just learn whatever you can in this company for the next 6 months and then give proper notice before leaving the company. It is our professional ethic to do everything in a proper way.
Once you complete 1 year in the company, then your experience will count. Especially, HR profiles highly demand experience. Please don't make the wrong decision and step out from the organization.
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Raviteja
From India, Hyderabad
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As you have just started your career, I would suggest that you should stay back for at least one year in the initial company. Since it is your favorite profile and it's your first job, don't think too much, just learn whatever you can in this company for the next 6 months and then give proper notice before leaving the company. It is our professional ethic to do everything in a proper way.
Once you complete 1 year in the company, then your experience will count. Especially, HR profiles highly demand experience. Please don't make the wrong decision and step out from the organization.
Regards,
Raviteja
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Sir,
Thank you for your valuable input.
Just one more thing, sir. I need to ask you about the role salary plays at my career stage, as I am not receiving a sufficient amount. What approach should I take?
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From India
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Thank you for your valuable input.
Just one more thing, sir. I need to ask you about the role salary plays at my career stage, as I am not receiving a sufficient amount. What approach should I take?
Regards
From India
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Hello Zufar,
Look for the following options:
1) Is it possible for you to move laterally to training and performance management functions in your present organization if you show initiative? If so, try this option to gain exposure in other HR functions.
2) Sometimes companies have the policy to deploy freshers in recruitment, and after some time, they deploy them in other jobs since recruitment is also one of the HR functions. Please go through the company's policy and their onboarding process. If this is the case, you may regret leaving the job later.
3) Be sure about the reason for the job change. Is it really the fear of being stuck in the current profile or the feeling of being underpaid, as you are complaining of a low package? Please be informed that even for a fresher, the package is commensurate with the reputation of the college, the potential of the candidate, and the understanding of HR concepts. In the initial stages of your career, the emphasis shall be on learning skills. Money will follow later.
4) Even in recruitment, there is a lot to be learned. For example, have you understood what talent is and how to identify it? These are the questions you are likely to encounter in interviews for other functions of HR that you are targeting, as the interview panel may want to know that you have an aptitude for learning.
5) After thorough analysis only, you shall take a call on job switch.
B. Saikumar
From India, Mumbai
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Look for the following options:
1) Is it possible for you to move laterally to training and performance management functions in your present organization if you show initiative? If so, try this option to gain exposure in other HR functions.
2) Sometimes companies have the policy to deploy freshers in recruitment, and after some time, they deploy them in other jobs since recruitment is also one of the HR functions. Please go through the company's policy and their onboarding process. If this is the case, you may regret leaving the job later.
3) Be sure about the reason for the job change. Is it really the fear of being stuck in the current profile or the feeling of being underpaid, as you are complaining of a low package? Please be informed that even for a fresher, the package is commensurate with the reputation of the college, the potential of the candidate, and the understanding of HR concepts. In the initial stages of your career, the emphasis shall be on learning skills. Money will follow later.
4) Even in recruitment, there is a lot to be learned. For example, have you understood what talent is and how to identify it? These are the questions you are likely to encounter in interviews for other functions of HR that you are targeting, as the interview panel may want to know that you have an aptitude for learning.
5) After thorough analysis only, you shall take a call on job switch.
B. Saikumar
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Zufar,
Your problem is not very big. You need to make some changes. You can learn many things from your company as management doesn't know about the HR system, so you will not be under much pressure. Learn the basic system, highlight your points in your resume so that recruiters will notice it, and you will soon get your dream job. Being a fresher, landing an HR job is quite challenging nowadays. You are working in a manufacturing and branded company; stay there, learn, and don't leave until you find a better job.
Dinesh
From India, Gorakhpur
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Your problem is not very big. You need to make some changes. You can learn many things from your company as management doesn't know about the HR system, so you will not be under much pressure. Learn the basic system, highlight your points in your resume so that recruiters will notice it, and you will soon get your dream job. Being a fresher, landing an HR job is quite challenging nowadays. You are working in a manufacturing and branded company; stay there, learn, and don't leave until you find a better job.
Dinesh
From India, Gorakhpur
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