Navigating Career Choices: Does Running My Own HR Consultancy Count on My Resume?

I have managed to carve out my own career in the HR profession after my MBA in IT. I own a recruitment consultancy and am involved in almost all the activities from acquiring clients, sourcing candidates' profiles from portals, making calls, and so on. We are a 4-member team, and it has been 7 months since I started this firm's operations. However, I have always had a second thought of pursuing a job, leaving behind this consultancy to my sisters who could take care of it.

So, at this stage, does my experience in my own consultancy count? What kind of phrasing can I use in my resume? Or should I simply mention the consultancy name and my experience without explicitly stating that I own it? I would appreciate your views on this.

Thanks,
Vinod

Hi Vinod, Your experience would count, and you can very well showcase it as your own consultancy. With your experience, I think you can land a very good job in hiring (complete life cycle of hiring).

Yes, Mr. Vinod, your experience in consultancy not only counts, but you can have a good mileage for your career in HR because running a consultancy involves very thorough experience.

Regards

Hi!

In my opinion, you should definitely look forward to a job with any of the IT companies and work under the capacity of an HR Recruiter. With this, you can use your recruitment experience, and your IT background can also be beneficial.

You can always mention during your interview rounds that you run your own consultancy and would be interested in a job with a company for more exposure.

Of course, Mr. Vinod, your experience definitely counts, and you can also consider that you are running your own consultancy.

Regards, Rimgim

Hi,

Your experience will definitely count. I would suggest you take up a job and concentrate on your firm as well. Both will prove beneficial. Just give it a thought.

Regards,
SDB

Hello,

Yes, your experience definitely counts. At the time of being interviewed, be specific and choose your words wisely because no employer will prefer to have an employee who will be focused elsewhere. Choose your words wisely and keep control of your questions in your hand while being interviewed.

All the best for a brighter future.

Regards,

Your experience will definitely count for your future endeavors. It will be very helpful for your career as you know the complete life cycle of HR. I would recommend not mentioning it as yours, but you can always mention my sister's company.

Best wishes for you to have a great future in HR.

Hi Vinod,

You should definitely post the experience and very strongly point out that you own it which adds more positive points to your profile. However, I would suggest that you continue running that as well as diversify into other areas of consultancy if you have more time than go back to a job.

Once an entrepreneur, you should only add more services to your organization's portfolio. But why work for somebody when you can yourself provide employment for others?

Warm regards,
Swaminath Adabala

Hello,

Caution: You may not be able to use your own (your sister's) consultancy's services if you decide to go for a recruiter profile in most of the organizations as it may be considered unethical/conflict of interest.

For the question you had asked: Yes, you should mention the work you have done, no matter if it is for your own consultancy. If you have done it, you deserve to mention it in your profile.

Regards,

Hello,

Caution: You may not be able to use your own (your sister's) consultancy's services if you decide to go for a recruiter profile in most of the organizations as it may be considered unethical or a conflict of interest.

For the question you had asked: Yes, you should mention the work you have done, regardless of whether it was for your own consultancy. If you have done it, you deserve to mention it in your profile.

Regards,

Madam,

I am K. Hemalatha. I completed my graduation in BSc (MSCS) in the year 2003-2004, and I have worked as a customer care representative for more than 2 years. Currently, I am interested in pursuing an MBA (HR) from this university. I would like to know if I am eligible for this course. Additionally, I have taken the ICET-2008 exam, and I am curious if this rank would provide me with an advantage. Lastly, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with details regarding the fees.

With regards,
Hemalatha

Hi,

I am a new member of citehr. Already, I feel like I have learned a lot in just one day. Looking at the postings here, I would like to inquire and get feedback from you on the following.

I am a Malaysian citizen, educated in India (both school and university), and have been working in Malaysia since my graduation. I have a total of 18 years of working experience (around 5 in HR areas) and over 12 years in IT (projects and project management). I would like to relocate to India because the opportunities are abundant, I am seeking exposure to a different working environment and culture, I am looking forward to a potential regional role, and I can engage in my other passion, Carnatic music, alongside my professional career.

The information I am seeking includes:
- How to target and secure the right jobs in India
- What salary and benefits I can reasonably expect
- What preparations I need in terms of work areas and exposure
- Whether it is possible to obtain a work permit/employment pass for myself and my family to live and work in India

While I may not have a Master's degree, I have significant working experience in IT and HR fields. Please advise. I am looking forward to some valuable feedback.

You can also email me at venki_ram_mal@yahoo.com.

Thanks and best regards,

Venkat

Dear Vinod,

It would be better if you could continue to work in the consultancy and improve it, rather than looking for a job. Alternatively, you can work as a recruitment specialist, hiring specialist, HR coordinator, etc.

M.Felix. C