Career Shift to HR Generalist After a Break: Is This the Right Move for Me?

Harinikumarhr
Hi, I have 3 years of experience in recruitment and have had a gap of 3 years. I now want to start my career as an HR Generalist after gaining practical experience in a training center. Do you think this is a good decision?

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Harini
Sharmila Das
It's never too late to make a decision to start a career in HR. Even though your experience may be in recruitment, you could consider pursuing a part-time HR course and referencing sufficient material to gain knowledge about the overall profile of Human Resources. It's important to bridge any gaps in your employment history without raising concerns for human resources staff members and hiring managers. One way to address a gap is by stating that you were self-employed. This approach can help avoid many inquiries. Additionally, you may want to showcase any recruitment sessions you conducted for businesses or clients you collaborated with to enhance your credibility.

Gaining Experience Before Entering the Field

Considering gaining experience at a training center before entering the field could also be a beneficial option. When it comes to creating your resume, you may need to decide on the type of format to use. A Normal/Chronological resume provides detailed information on your experience and hands-on work. On the other hand, a Functional resume offers a short overview of your qualifications and skills in one section, followed by a list and explanation of your areas of expertise. In the skills and tasks section, be sure to include the responsibilities you undertook as part of your work experience, and incorporating dates can further enhance the presentation.

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