Why Do Telecom and FMCG Companies Hesitate to Hire from Pharma and Insurance?

Why would a telecom or FMCG company not be interested in hiring people from the pharma and insurance industries?

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Dear Sandeep,

Why don't we ask this question to ourselves? Have you ever seen an automobile company hiring a telecom guy? Have you ever seen hospitals hiring engineers? Have you ever seen colleges hiring students for teaching? In the same way, a telecom or FMCG company does not require candidates with such a job profile. Their job description is totally different from your qualifications.

I personally wouldn't hire a pharmaceutical guy unless I need him/her. And please, Sandeep, do not get frustrated because we need to understand before applying to such companies what their actual job requirements are. We cannot just go with a blank mind and say, "Give me a job." Things do not work that way with HR.

I hope this will answer your query.

Sandeep,

Like so many, you also pose a very general question. Hence, it becomes difficult to answer. I would say that it all depends upon what job you are seeking. I started out as an Electrical Engineer, changed my field to Industrial Engineering. Then, I had no problem moving from Engineering to FMCG. I got a break to teach part-time while working for an FMCG company; I also did my MSc while working. Then I moved to teaching without a problem (All in the UK). Similarly, I know of people in marketing who have moved from Hewlett Packard to Adobe, Adobe to Symantec, and from Symantec to Avaya (a telecom firm). So, like Sam has said, it all depends upon what you can offer. Have a nice weekend.

Simhan