How My Army Experience Shaped My HR Skills: Seeking Opportunities in India

Career Objective: To actualize my potential as HR/General Manager for a progressive company with a challenge for developing and retaining the internal talent and integrating the Company's vision with that of individual goals of the members.
I am willing to relocate globally
Experience Summary:I am an ex Army Officer, a self-starter who made impacts on all aspects of HR Management (Manpower planning, Sourcing / Recruitment, Induction, Training, Career Development, Performance Appraisal, Policy formulation, Employee - Relations & Compensation / Benefits), I initiated and strategized Management Skills, Organizational Development, Culture, Relationships and Change Management. I taught young MBA students at the Business School of IIT Roorkee, worked in cross-cultural and multi - location environment.

Unique Skills:

Humane leader: I believe that each individual is unique and has his/her own way of working. I have a passion for knowing, understanding, handling & leading them. I am a gentleman first and then a leader.

Innovation: Thinking out of the box is what ultimately wins and not the routine way of thinking. I do like to take calculated risks in consultation with the Management.

Key change Agent: One has to keep changing as this is the only permanent thing. Flexibility too is very important!

Education:
· MBA (Human Resources)
· Masters (Engineering)

Membership of Professional Institutions /Titles
· Member - All India Management Association, MIMA
· Member - Institution of Military Engineers
· Fellow - Institution of Engineers, FIE

Special Achievements:


· Recognition by All India Management Association (AIMA) as Professor in HRM.



· Taught MBA Students as a guest Professor in HR.

A good mixture of diversified exposure to Industry, Business, H R & Academics.

Dear Mr. Gupta & Mr. Agarwal,

Greetings to you for your contributions to our great India! You may find the work environment different from the military, but you can certainly manage an administrative job well. Some employers prefer to hire personnel from the defense sector, especially for HR & Admin roles, due to traits such as punctuality, dedication, and loyalty. It's an opportunity to learn and adapt to corporate culture.

Wishing you all success.

Asokan
HR Generalist
Abu Dhabi, UAE

How are defence personnel different from other civilians? Is 20+ years of military service functioning in HR and general computer environment okay for fetching a challenging and rewarding job? What is the corporate world looking for?

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Dear Mr. Krishna,

I did not understand your point clearly. Whether you are curious to know how a defense personnel could be different from a civilian with 20+ years of experience at his hand, I think he would be more humane, practical, strong, and firm in his actions, which will be well-justified and within the framework of his organization's rules. The highest level of integrity, loyalty, service before self, teamwork, leadership, delivery, dedication, and a sense of belonging... these are built-in traits you could trace in any retired personnel.

I hope this information will suffice your question. Please revert if you still desire more information.

Regards,
Ram Gupta

Hi Mr. Ram Gupta,

I have the highest regard for the Indian Defence personnel. It is just a matter of putting my questions in the right perspective. Anyway, I would love to converse with you regarding this. I again assert that in no way am I questioning the loyalty and other traits you quoted. Hope you understand.

Thank you. My sincere apologies if you are hurt.

Krish