Dear Gagan
Thanks 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 benefits of pursuing HR, as such. In terms of remuneration, it is at par or even lower in comparison to other disciplines such as Marketing, Finance - Investments or banking, Supply chain Management, S/w etc.
One benefit is, its less taxing to the mental faculties - no complex formulas, no derivations, less number-crunching etc. More than mind, it involves "heart". It is less a theoretical discipline and more of an experiential and a practical discipline.
It is best suited for those, who are more interested in people rather than on inanimate objects, gregarious by nature, who like to deal with people and help their development, who are tactful, have patience, empathy, good communication abilities etc.
It is ideally suited for women, since they are supposed to be more sensitive, empathetic to human emotions and needs. Moreover, women are being preferred more and more for HR roles; and with more emphasis on Strategic HRM, ensuring constant focus on the HR role; career growth is better than other disciplines.
It is a much more "durable" discipline, offering greater job-security; as whether it is recession, downsizing, merger, acquisition, closure - HR person is generally the last one to go :icon2:
I wish you would be more specific on what you want to know.
Warm Regards.
From India, Delhi
1426Thanks 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 benefits of pursuing HR, as such. In terms of remuneration, it is at par or even lower in comparison to other disciplines such as Marketing, Finance - Investments or banking, Supply chain Management, S/w etc.
One benefit is, its less taxing to the mental faculties - no complex formulas, no derivations, less number-crunching etc. More than mind, it involves "heart". It is less a theoretical discipline and more of an experiential and a practical discipline.
It is best suited for those, who are more interested in people rather than on inanimate objects, gregarious by nature, who like to deal with people and help their development, who are tactful, have patience, empathy, good communication abilities etc.
It is ideally suited for women, since they are supposed to be more sensitive, empathetic to human emotions and needs. Moreover, women are being preferred more and more for HR roles; and with more emphasis on Strategic HRM, ensuring constant focus on the HR role; career growth is better than other disciplines.
It is a much more "durable" discipline, offering greater job-security; as whether it is recession, downsizing, merger, acquisition, closure - HR person is generally the last one to go :icon2:
I wish you would be more specific on what you want to know.
Warm Regards.
From India, Delhi
Hello Neha,
I understand it is difficult to start a new career when you are completely into a different field. I was working as a Knits merchandiser with Pearl Global in Gurgoan, for the last 2.8 years.My husband and I recently shifted to Hyderabad and their is no scope in my existing career, So How I am looking forward to make my career in HR. I join a recruitment firm and it is not so difficult, You can easily find a job in recruitment start reading about it, you have to decide the area in which you want to work IT, Non IT, BPo
From India, Hyderabad
I understand it is difficult to start a new career when you are completely into a different field. I was working as a Knits merchandiser with Pearl Global in Gurgoan, for the last 2.8 years.My husband and I recently shifted to Hyderabad and their is no scope in my existing career, So How I am looking forward to make my career in HR. I join a recruitment firm and it is not so difficult, You can easily find a job in recruitment start reading about it, you have to decide the area in which you want to work IT, Non IT, BPo
From India, Hyderabad
hi,
Iam uma. I am also sailing in similar scenario. I am now working in chennai in a bank (Back office operations). I have 5 years of experience. I am engineering graduate. Now i have finished my MBA in HR in distance mode. I am looking a opening in HR field. Since i have only banking experience i have no idea how to proceed, where to proceed.
Iam married and i have a kid. Seniors kindly suggest me how to get thru in HR in chennai.
Regards,
Uma.
From India, Mumbai
Iam uma. I am also sailing in similar scenario. I am now working in chennai in a bank (Back office operations). I have 5 years of experience. I am engineering graduate. Now i have finished my MBA in HR in distance mode. I am looking a opening in HR field. Since i have only banking experience i have no idea how to proceed, where to proceed.
Iam married and i have a kid. Seniors kindly suggest me how to get thru in HR in chennai.
Regards,
Uma.
From India, Mumbai
HI Neha, Gagan & UMA.
I hope for non MBA graduates getting into HR is quite difficult. Even I am non MBA graduate but by lots of struggle some how got managed to get into the field. Before entering to the industry I learnt about ayroll, ESI, PF, PT and other statutory things & Compliances. I attended some practical oriented HR training classes also. Now I am doing MBA in distance mode. More over for freshers even MBA in distance mode wont help. Only thing is you have to struggle a lot & should learn a lot. You can learn everything in this forum.
Jeeva
09343753361
From India, Bangalore
I hope for non MBA graduates getting into HR is quite difficult. Even I am non MBA graduate but by lots of struggle some how got managed to get into the field. Before entering to the industry I learnt about ayroll, ESI, PF, PT and other statutory things & Compliances. I attended some practical oriented HR training classes also. Now I am doing MBA in distance mode. More over for freshers even MBA in distance mode wont help. Only thing is you have to struggle a lot & should learn a lot. You can learn everything in this forum.
Jeeva
09343753361
From India, Bangalore
Hi Kiran,
Thank u so much for the advice...as u mentioned u have faced a similar situation, i m sure u understood my problem...
I just need a few more advice from u ......how to start looking for jobs in recruitment filed?Do they consider u as Fresher or as an experienced person, since we have 2.5yrs of experience in textiles........If u can just provide with an approximate salary they offer, or how much shud we ask for ?
Looking forward to ur reply?
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
Thank u so much for the advice...as u mentioned u have faced a similar situation, i m sure u understood my problem...
I just need a few more advice from u ......how to start looking for jobs in recruitment filed?Do they consider u as Fresher or as an experienced person, since we have 2.5yrs of experience in textiles........If u can just provide with an approximate salary they offer, or how much shud we ask for ?
Looking forward to ur reply?
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
Hi Uma,
I guess Kiran will be the best person to help u as i am still pursuing my HR course in distance mode.....
But surely will try to help u as and wen i get some information bout it....
All the best ...
Regards
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
I guess Kiran will be the best person to help u as i am still pursuing my HR course in distance mode.....
But surely will try to help u as and wen i get some information bout it....
All the best ...
Regards
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
Hello Mahesh,
Thank you for providing me the company names.....and yes i got ur point of trusting my instincts and my ability :-)
I need a few more advice from u.....Will the companies treat me as a fresher or as an experienced person joining their firm ?
Wat salary should i quote as fresher or higher than my last job?
I hope u understand my point as i just want to gather all the possible information b4 starting.....
I may need ur help lil later as and when we arrive in pune.....
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
Thank you for providing me the company names.....and yes i got ur point of trusting my instincts and my ability :-)
I need a few more advice from u.....Will the companies treat me as a fresher or as an experienced person joining their firm ?
Wat salary should i quote as fresher or higher than my last job?
I hope u understand my point as i just want to gather all the possible information b4 starting.....
I may need ur help lil later as and when we arrive in pune.....
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
Hello Ukmitra,
I really appreciate ur valuabel advice .....
I will try my level best to do these courses in HR from UK as long as m in UK.
Ur advice of joining as HR Excecutive really boosted my confidence....Thanx...
I hope for the best....
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
I really appreciate ur valuabel advice .....
I will try my level best to do these courses in HR from UK as long as m in UK.
Ur advice of joining as HR Excecutive really boosted my confidence....Thanx...
I hope for the best....
Regards,
Neha
From United Kingdom, London
Hi Neha,
I agree with one of the member's suggestion in your case.
As you are completely new to HR, its better for you to opt to join a recruitment firm as a recruiter and learn practically the recruitment life cycle. Meanwhile you will bag good rapo with HR people of your clients. This will definitely help you to grow faster in HR.
And also there are wide openings as trainer in MNCs. So, you can also plan for the position as a trainer. This needs a good communication skills and subject knowledge. You yourself can prepare a presentation on some topic, and exhibit in the interview, which itself leads you to success. You can also apply as faculty in colleges, which is more suitable for female, as there would be only 2-3 hours classes per day with more holidays and attractive pay package.
Hope you think twice and take wise decision. All the very best.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
I agree with one of the member's suggestion in your case.
As you are completely new to HR, its better for you to opt to join a recruitment firm as a recruiter and learn practically the recruitment life cycle. Meanwhile you will bag good rapo with HR people of your clients. This will definitely help you to grow faster in HR.
And also there are wide openings as trainer in MNCs. So, you can also plan for the position as a trainer. This needs a good communication skills and subject knowledge. You yourself can prepare a presentation on some topic, and exhibit in the interview, which itself leads you to success. You can also apply as faculty in colleges, which is more suitable for female, as there would be only 2-3 hours classes per day with more holidays and attractive pay package.
Hope you think twice and take wise decision. All the very best.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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