Dear Jyothsna,
I would like to suggest you that please sit with yourself at a quite place think deeply and answer the following questions:
1. What do you want to do in life?
2. What do you want to be in life?
3. What kind of work you want to do?
4. What are your career aspirations in the short run and in the long run?
5. What are your likes and dislikes?
6. What are your strengths and areas of improvements?
7. What are your skills/ competencies?
8. Are your strengths, skills and likes aligned with the kid of career you want to build?
In my opinion you are more successful in your career if your skills, natural talents and personality traits are aligned with your career. In your case if this alignment is there, then go for a career in HR otherwise stay in your current function.
If you decide to go for a career in HR, the best strategy is to request your current employer for a lateral transfer in HR function. Look for a change of employer if your request is not accepted. Major functional change in career is relatively easier in the same company. You face difficulties to look for a major career transition and a change of employer simultaneously. However, nothing is impossible. You can achieve your dreams if you have an intense desire.
If you decide for look for a job in HR function with a different employer, then doing short practical course in HR will help you to find the job of your choice. A few people have started offering a short courses in HR.
I am a Coach and I do career/ life/ wealth coaching. I am also a trainer and a management consultant running my consultancy under the name of Aspiring People. Aspiring People also provides guidance and support for placement. Aspiring People has launched 45 hours practical HR generalist course. You can attend classes if you are based in NCR. The course can be conducted for you online with a few classes on skype/ phone if you are not based in NCR. For more details you can contact Pooja at [Login to view] or Mob: 08882194410
With Best Wishes,
Indu Wadhwa
Mob:09811513715