Firstly, thank you very much for reading my post.
My name is Karen. I recently moved from London to India. I am a double post-graduate (Economics and HR). I completed my MS in HR through the University of London. I worked for a global leader in telecommunications when in London for the Global Inclusion Platform. During my stint with this particular organisation, I found myself being very partial and drawn to Global Inclusion, CSR, Employee Well-being; and Training and Development.
I’ve been in India for 3 months now, and unfortunately haven’t been able to score a job yet. I am open to taking up jobs as a trainee (due to lack of experience in hands on HR ing), but companies seem to have reservations when it comes to employing me, because of my experience in London. This has surprised me a little, and many others who know me. We actually thought that I would really not have a problem getting a placement due to my work experiences so far, which have been with really good organisations (touch wood). I have decided not to compromise on the field I want to enter, so HR it is…
When I was back from London, I was very fired up. I wanted to do something to make a difference and was all geared up to work – in its real sense. Well, unfortunately I haven’t started yet…
Recently, I was approached by family, and was asked to think about starting an HR consultancy, and requested to make a kind of a presentation regarding requirements. Though interesting, the idea does seem a bit daunting and scary, as I don’t seem to know where to start. I have no prior business experience, and no hard-core Hring experience. Phew…
I would really appreciate it if someone could be my adviser and guide. I am looking for a mentor, someone I might be able to turn to, who might be able to help me see exactly what I’m getting myself into, what I should be looking to do, etc.
If I do go ahead with this project, I want it to be extremely successful (like I’m sure everyone else who wants to start a business does). My basic intention behind whatever function I do choose to go ahead with would be to help people (I’m no saying the remuneration isn’t important J).
I would really appreciate some help and advise.
Karen Afonso
My name is Karen. I recently moved from London to India. I am a double post-graduate (Economics and HR). I completed my MS in HR through the University of London. I worked for a global leader in telecommunications when in London for the Global Inclusion Platform. During my stint with this particular organisation, I found myself being very partial and drawn to Global Inclusion, CSR, Employee Well-being; and Training and Development.
I’ve been in India for 3 months now, and unfortunately haven’t been able to score a job yet. I am open to taking up jobs as a trainee (due to lack of experience in hands on HR ing), but companies seem to have reservations when it comes to employing me, because of my experience in London. This has surprised me a little, and many others who know me. We actually thought that I would really not have a problem getting a placement due to my work experiences so far, which have been with really good organisations (touch wood). I have decided not to compromise on the field I want to enter, so HR it is…
When I was back from London, I was very fired up. I wanted to do something to make a difference and was all geared up to work – in its real sense. Well, unfortunately I haven’t started yet…
Recently, I was approached by family, and was asked to think about starting an HR consultancy, and requested to make a kind of a presentation regarding requirements. Though interesting, the idea does seem a bit daunting and scary, as I don’t seem to know where to start. I have no prior business experience, and no hard-core Hring experience. Phew…
I would really appreciate it if someone could be my adviser and guide. I am looking for a mentor, someone I might be able to turn to, who might be able to help me see exactly what I’m getting myself into, what I should be looking to do, etc.
If I do go ahead with this project, I want it to be extremely successful (like I’m sure everyone else who wants to start a business does). My basic intention behind whatever function I do choose to go ahead with would be to help people (I’m no saying the remuneration isn’t important J).
I would really appreciate some help and advise.
Karen Afonso