Torn Between HR and Marketing: How Do I Decide on the Right Career Path?

Dear Seniors,

I have completed a PGDM in HR and Marketing and chosen my career in HR. However, after working within the HR domain for the last year, I am planning to switch to Marketing as I have received some offers in that field. I am in a dilemma about whether to transition to the marketing field or to continue with HR.

Seeking Guidance on Career Transition

Kindly suggest what I should do in this situation. I would appreciate your guidance as you have more experience and knowledge in HR. Please reply so that I can make my decision with your proper guidance.

Thanks and Regards,
Paal Singh

What is your liking? Do you enjoy HR or Marketing? You surely will have your favorite. As far as a career is concerned, both streams offer great opportunities. It is your love and passion for what you do that will define how far you will go with your career. My advice is to do what you like/enjoy, what excites you.

Best wishes,
Pavan

I would support Pavan on his comments. It is purely based on your passion towards the platform and not our comments or suggestions. Considering that you are handling HR operations, you need to check what type of marketing you are planning to step into. There are a lot of streams in marketing like Corporate Marketing, Publisher Marketing, B2B/B2C Marketing, Services Marketing, Social Media/Web Marketing, etc. In which of these, or any, are you planning to take? Always remember that once you are out of HR operations with some break, it would be really hard to get another opportunity in the same field if, in case, you wish to in the future. I would suggest thinking well before you make a career change.