When you apply for a post in HR, who would be the other candidates applying for the same position? Let's assume that others are also 31. In that scenario, a few will have around 8-10 years of experience after their graduation or post-graduation. Those with an MBA or MSW will likely have about 7-8 years of experience after obtaining these higher qualifications. So, who would have a better chance of being selected? Please reflect on this.
Secondly, starting your career as a Technical Recruiter will mean starting anew. Your competitors will be 7-8 years younger than you. As they are just beginning their careers, they may accept lower pay. Would you be willing to accept a similar level of compensation? Please consider this. Your experience as a trainer could prove beneficial in recruiting work, and you would be the best judge of that. It's worth noting that a recruiter's job can be quite monotonous, with limited growth opportunities. Many recruiters end up regretting their career choice.
As a third option, is it possible to return to your training field? What are the limitations? Can you acquire new technology skills and continue conducting training? I pose these questions because you possess training skills, and it's a matter of either sticking with the same technology or transitioning to a new one. Mastering training skills is no easy feat. Switching careers would mean potentially abandoning these diligently cultivated skills.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar