Feeling Stuck in Recruitment? Seeking Advice on Switching to a Generalist Role

I have more than 5 years of work experience in the recruitment industry. Currently, I am searching for a job. Meanwhile, after working in the recruitment industry, I thought I should change my career track from recruitment to a generalist role. In my previous company, I was involved in CTC design while issuing offer letters and appointment letters to employees. I also have knowledge of the calculation part of PF and ESIC. However, due to my work experience, I am only receiving offers for recruitment roles. I even attended interviews for generalist positions, but they require a candidate who can independently handle the payroll process, which I lack confidence in. It's been almost 2 months that I have been looking for a generalist job, and I am feeling quite depressed.

So, kindly advise if I should stick to the role of a recruiter or pursue a generalist position.

Thanks and Regards, Milind Wagh

Don't get depressed. I would suggest you approach a company that offers opportunities in both Generalist and Recruitment roles. Some companies provide positions with 50% to 60% Recruitment and 50% to 40% Generalist roles. Such an opportunity will help you utilize your experience in Recruitment and also give you the chance to work in a Generalist role. Convince a future employer to designate you as either an HR Executive or Generalist HR, as this will change your current profile name.

Regards,

Sapana

Stay happy.

Dear Sapana,

Thanks for your valuable input. It's been almost 2 months since I have rejected many offers (mostly recruitment). Sometimes you have to make harsh decisions with no compromise on your career or dreams. However, I feel that too much of a gap can ruin my resume. To motivate myself daily, I watch Will Smith's last scene in the Pursuit of Happiness :(

Regards,

Milind Wagh
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"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best thing!"

Hello,
There is another option is that, if you want to come into HR profile, You should be ready to compromise on salary part.
As these question will not be arise up to that much level because, you already handled somewhat Compensation part basically, statutory Compliance's which is most imp and many company's asks for the same.
You try your best level; very soon your Hardcore HR job is on the way...)

The thing is, getting a job is one thing and maintaining the job is another. Any company expects certain skills when offering you a job. If they hire you, it is obvious that you have to perform HR generalist duties. Therefore, you need to learn the required tasks through training and development in the generalist profile. Initially, focus on learning rather than your background. Once you prove your skills during the interview, your chances of success are high. If you need any guidance, feel free to contact Raju at [Phone Number Removed For Privacy-Reasons].

Thank you.

Challenges in Transitioning to a Generalist Role

In the last two weeks, I attended eight interviews for a Generalist position. I am extremely disappointed with the rejections in every interview. After continuous failures, both personally and professionally, it's very difficult to feel positive and confident. During hard times, only parents are there for you.

In my previous job, I worked for only ten months. Maybe that's the reason, as a recruiter, you would not appoint a person who left the job within a year.

My Employment History

1st Job - June 2011 till Nov 2014 (Consultancy, worked as a recruiter)
2nd Job - Dec 2014 till Mar 2016 (Garment Industry, worked as Senior HR Recruiter, also did some generalist activities)
3rd Job - Mar 2016 till Jan 2017 (Consultancy)

Even though I have elaborated on my generalist activities, such as HR Audit, preparing appointment letters, and CTC design, too much of a gap creates a negative impression. I will give two more interviews, after which I think recruitment might be the only choice.

Hi Milind, I hope you are doing well! I am in a similar situation, and I would like to advise you to take one or two training courses from some basic institutions. Investing some money in these courses will definitely help you. I understand that recruitment can be a bit hectic sometimes, and it is completely fine if you want to switch. The significant point is that you need to have a good understanding of the job profile you are interested in. Gain theoretical knowledge as well as practical aspects that institutes offer these days.

Just don't get depressed; everything is happening for a reason. I believe you will learn new things from each interview in which you were rejected.

Regards, Kritika

P.S. - I am not promoting anything here. I just wrote what I thought would be best for Milind in this situation.