Feeling Stuck After MBA in Finance: How Can I Transition to an HR Career?

Hi all,

I am Tejeshri. I completed my MBA in finance in January 2016 and got placed in an investment bank as an Operations Executive. I worked there for 6 months but recently left my job. I have always had an interest in building my career in HR. Due to my parents' request, I pursued an MBA in finance. However, now I feel like I made a mistake, and I am planning to start my career in HR. Can somebody help me out with this?

If you are truly passionate about pursuing a career in HR, you can consider taking certification courses or a PG Diploma in HR. In the meantime, you can also learn about different HR modules and continue seeking opportunities. There are numerous discussions about HR in this forum where you can gain valuable knowledge and insights.

Thank you, Jeevarathnam, for sharing your opinion. I will definitely start going through HR modules and simultaneously start searching for good options. However, I just want to know, is it necessary to start an HR career by working in consultancy? I am actually interested in recruitment and performance management areas. Can someone advise me on this?

Are you interested in HR so you can learn all HR activities, not just focusing on a particular area like Recruitment & Performance Management? My suggestion is that you can also learn about legal and statutory compliance, which is useful for a career in HR.