Dear Friends,
I completed graduation in 1999 and started my career as a Secretary to the CEO in 2000. The company closed down, and due to personal commitments, I had to shift to Panchagani to assist my parents in their business. In 2002, I returned to Mumbai and started my career as a Health Club receptionist at Hotel Holiday Inn. I pursued a Personal Training Course in the Fitness Industry and have been working as a Fitness Trainer since then.
Currently, I am pursuing DHRM from Welingkar and striving consistently to transition into HR roles. However, I have not been selected for interviews due to my previous position as a Fitness Trainer. I have over five years of experience and am proficient in handling front office tasks. I used to manage administrative work for my previous bosses, including sales calls, secretarial duties, and front office responsibilities.
My last drawn salary was Rs. 10,000/- plus incentives, but I am concerned that I may need to start again with a salary of Rs. 5,000/-. I am looking for suggestions on how to make potential employers see beyond my last position, recognize my five years of experience, and acknowledge my capabilities. I aim to convey that I am not a novice in every job role.
Your valuable suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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I completed graduation in 1999 and started my career as a Secretary to the CEO in 2000. The company closed down, and due to personal commitments, I had to shift to Panchagani to assist my parents in their business. In 2002, I returned to Mumbai and started my career as a Health Club receptionist at Hotel Holiday Inn. I pursued a Personal Training Course in the Fitness Industry and have been working as a Fitness Trainer since then.
Currently, I am pursuing DHRM from Welingkar and striving consistently to transition into HR roles. However, I have not been selected for interviews due to my previous position as a Fitness Trainer. I have over five years of experience and am proficient in handling front office tasks. I used to manage administrative work for my previous bosses, including sales calls, secretarial duties, and front office responsibilities.
My last drawn salary was Rs. 10,000/- plus incentives, but I am concerned that I may need to start again with a salary of Rs. 5,000/-. I am looking for suggestions on how to make potential employers see beyond my last position, recognize my five years of experience, and acknowledge my capabilities. I aim to convey that I am not a novice in every job role.
Your valuable suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Please don't feel so bad. I think you will definitely get a good job once again if you try seriously. I would suggest that when you go for the interview, you should mention in your CV the strengths you have, such as working as a secretary or in administration. Make sure to list all your strengths in your CV so that you could receive better job offers. Best wishes.
From India, Delhi
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Hello,
- Consider applying for entry-level HR positions, such as administrator, new graduate program, etc. These must be seen as adding value to HR and the organization.
- Locate an HR forum or institute that you can join to get your name out there.
- Try to find an HR mentoring program and get involved. Generally, the mentors are well-connected in the industry and can assist you.
- Consider applying for part-time or even casual HR positions that will expose you to the industry.
- Lastly, don't give up, but keep looking.
Regards,
Ron
From Netherlands
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- Consider applying for entry-level HR positions, such as administrator, new graduate program, etc. These must be seen as adding value to HR and the organization.
- Locate an HR forum or institute that you can join to get your name out there.
- Try to find an HR mentoring program and get involved. Generally, the mentors are well-connected in the industry and can assist you.
- Consider applying for part-time or even casual HR positions that will expose you to the industry.
- Lastly, don't give up, but keep looking.
Regards,
Ron
From Netherlands
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