Exploring HR Career Paths: What Certifications Should I Consider Post-MBA?

Hi, I am Sai Pothuri. I completed my MBA in 2005. In the meantime, I worked as an IT Recruiter in a couple of companies.

Now I have started pursuing an MBA through distance learning from ICFAI, with a focus on HR specialization. I am interested in knowing the potential paths I can take, such as HR certifications or other related certifications, to enhance my future prospects.

I am seeking guidance as I am new to this field and am earnestly working towards defining my ultimate career goal post-MBA. I have provided my contact numbers and email address. Senior professionals, please advise me on how to build a better future. I hope your insights will not only benefit me but also assist many other newcomers seeking help on this platform.

Sai Pothuri

Contact Numbers:
9849765035
9246295035

Waiting for guidance.

Thank you,
Sai Pothuri

Hello,

You worked for a couple of companies as a Recruiter. Are you still in the job?

You are doing an MBA from ICFAI-distance? What do you do in the rest of your time?

Have you thought of your own life? I mean the VISION?

With requisite intelligence, one can achieve a lot of certifications, and none of them may be related to what one may really like to do in life!

At this stage, is the job your NEED? Is there any specific reason to do ICFAI-distance?

If you wish to be in the management world as a career choice, then your MBA should be from such an institute as is respected in the industry! IIMs, Symbiosis, etc.

To even think about what you should be doing in your life is OUR job UNLESS we know you sufficiently. Also, do not let others tell you what you should be doing. Discussions with friends, teachers, seniors, and deep introspection generally point to something suitable for you.

You are right. What I am saying here is for all like you sailing in the same boat. To build a home, you have to first decide that you wish to build a home. You cannot simply say, "Well, I have the resources, let me expend," and finally wonder why the home did not get built!

So first decide what all you wish to achieve in life. Then let us worry about whether you have the wherewithal to do all those things.

It is a GOOD idea to go to a professional psychologist and take a "personality test" and "an aptitude test." This will help you look at the future a lot more clearly. These are scientific tests and are backed by years of research by Industrial psychologists all over the world. I am sure Hyderabad will have a lot of such qualified people who are trained and qualified to conduct psychological tests. Your University Department of Psychology can also guide you to such professionals!

Kindly revert with your findings for a more meaningful discussion.

Regards,
Samvedan
Nov 23, 2008

Hi, I am Sai Pothuri. I completed my in 2005. In the meantime, I worked as an IT Recruiter in a couple of companies.

Now, I have started doing an MBA distance from ICFAI and am planning to have an HR specialization. I want to know in what path I can go ahead, like HR certifications or other certifications related to it, so that I can have a better future.

Please guide me as I am new to this and really working hard to decide what's my final goal at the end of MBA.

I also provide my contact numbers and email. Seniors, please suggest a way for a better life, and I hope your solution won't be only for me but for many freshers coming to this forum for help.

Sai Pothuri

9849765035

9246295035

Waiting for guidance.

Thanking You,
Sai Pothuri

Hi,

Thank you for your immediate feedback. Here are my answers to your questions:

Right now, I am not working in a recruitment job. The reason is that my home is in Ongole, a small town in Andhra Pradesh. I got married this February, and since my parents are old, I came to Ongole to take care of them.

During my two years of studying for my ICFAI MBA, I have two plans in mind:

1) Working as an external travel agent for Make My Trip. This involves selling tour products and earning commissions and incentives on those sales. The reason for considering this option is that in Ongole, being a small town, there are limited job opportunities, especially in my field of expertise. Pursuing an MBA is challenging, so I thought that by gradually selling tour products over two months, I could earn some additional income. The success of this plan depends on my studies, schedule, and my complete control over it.

2) Concentrating on my MBA studies and completing the program while staying at home.

I have completed various management tests on Brainbench and am certified in HR Concepts (UK), Internet Research (US), and personality tests, among others.

Please advise me on whether working for Make My Trip is the right choice for me. This opportunity involves setting my own targets to ensure I can sustain myself in Ongole for the next two years. After completing my MBA, I believe that the experience gained from working at Make My Trip will provide valuable insights on how to interact with people in different scenarios.

Do you think my approach is correct?

Thank you,

Sai Pothuri

As you are already pursuing an MBA from a reputable institute, you do not need to undertake any other courses. The MBA you are currently pursuing is sufficient for excelling in HR. Given your previous experience in recruitment, it's great that you are pursuing an MBA as it will enhance your overall HR personality. You need not worry further about the future as it is in your hands after completing your MBA.

Hi, Thanks for your immediate feedback. Here are my answers to your questions:

Right now, I am not engaged in any recruitment job. The reason is that my home is in Ongole, a small town in Andhra Pradesh. I recently got married in February, and due to my aging parents, I have come to Ongole to take care of them.

During my two years of studying for my ICFAI MBA, I have two plans in mind:

1) Working as an external travel agent for Make My Trip, which involves selling tour products and earning commissions and incentives on those sales. The reason for considering this option is that in Ongole, being a small town, there are limited job opportunities, especially in my field. Since pursuing an MBA is challenging, I thought that gradually earning through selling tour products over two months would provide some additional income. This plan would depend on my studies, schedule, and would be entirely under my control.

2) Concentrating on my MBA studies and completing the program while staying at home.

I have completed various management tests on Brainbench and am certified in HR Concepts (UK), Internet Research (US), and personality tests, among others.

Please advise me on whether working for Make My Trip is a viable option. This opportunity involves running a business, setting targets to sustain myself for the next two years, and gaining valuable experience that can be beneficial post-MBA. I believe this experience will help me interact effectively with people in different situations.

Do you think my approach is reasonable?

Thank you,
Sai Pothuri

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