Dear Seniors,
Why do companies not prefer candidates from placements? I have 2 years of experience in recruitment and admin under placements. I am seeking opportunities with companies, but I have noticed that they prefer candidates with experience in companies rather than placements. Is it important in HR to belong to the area where the company is situated? Can I pursue the SAP HR Course to advance further?
Kindly provide me with fruitful advice.
From India, Ludhiana
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1Why do companies not prefer candidates from placements? I have 2 years of experience in recruitment and admin under placements. I am seeking opportunities with companies, but I have noticed that they prefer candidates with experience in companies rather than placements. Is it important in HR to belong to the area where the company is situated? Can I pursue the SAP HR Course to advance further?
Kindly provide me with fruitful advice.
From India, Ludhiana
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Hello,
Don't be disappointed.
Recruitment is just one of the facets of the total HR function. One pursues a regular course in HR from a well-known or not-so-well-known institute and looks forward to a great HR career. There is nothing wrong with this at all.
You (hopefully) gain all-around exposure and training in fundamental concepts and practices in HR that strongly motivate you. However, the employment market is generally described as follows:
1) In established companies, recruitment opportunities are typically low, with openings mostly available at the entry level.
2) In many cases, jobs in Industrial Relations (IR) are available, for which students are often not adequately trained at institutes, and they themselves may not be willing to accept IR positions, especially in the manufacturing sector. Knowledge of labor laws, the ability to deal with unions, government officials, and possessing the right mindsets are essential for these roles.
3) In the service sector, core HR demands robust skills, and without apprenticing under experienced professionals, entry can be challenging.
Recruitment is a lucrative business, particularly in the service sector. Recruiters are in high demand, and those willing to prioritize money over HR skills find comfort in such roles. To excel as a recruiter, one doesn't necessarily need an MBA in HR or similar high-end qualifications.
Therefore, your experience is not unusual. Companies require comprehensive skills, and if you can only showcase recruitment experience as hands-on while the rest remains as academic learning from a few years ago, it may not fully meet their needs. The allure of good pay and impressive titles offered by recruitment companies often lead many fresh graduates to hastily accept such roles and later regret their decision.
Just like the facets of a diamond enhance its value, the same applies to human life. The sooner one realizes this, the better.
My advice would be to consider an additional course in core HR, perhaps even SAP-HR, and aim for an entry into the core HR function in an industry of your choice. Even if it means accepting a relatively lower salary than your current one, investing in your future functional engagement is worthwhile.
If you wish to discuss this further, feel free to contact me privately if you prefer not to have an open discussion on the board.
Regards,
samvedan
September 23, 2008
From India, Pune
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Don't be disappointed.
Recruitment is just one of the facets of the total HR function. One pursues a regular course in HR from a well-known or not-so-well-known institute and looks forward to a great HR career. There is nothing wrong with this at all.
You (hopefully) gain all-around exposure and training in fundamental concepts and practices in HR that strongly motivate you. However, the employment market is generally described as follows:
1) In established companies, recruitment opportunities are typically low, with openings mostly available at the entry level.
2) In many cases, jobs in Industrial Relations (IR) are available, for which students are often not adequately trained at institutes, and they themselves may not be willing to accept IR positions, especially in the manufacturing sector. Knowledge of labor laws, the ability to deal with unions, government officials, and possessing the right mindsets are essential for these roles.
3) In the service sector, core HR demands robust skills, and without apprenticing under experienced professionals, entry can be challenging.
Recruitment is a lucrative business, particularly in the service sector. Recruiters are in high demand, and those willing to prioritize money over HR skills find comfort in such roles. To excel as a recruiter, one doesn't necessarily need an MBA in HR or similar high-end qualifications.
Therefore, your experience is not unusual. Companies require comprehensive skills, and if you can only showcase recruitment experience as hands-on while the rest remains as academic learning from a few years ago, it may not fully meet their needs. The allure of good pay and impressive titles offered by recruitment companies often lead many fresh graduates to hastily accept such roles and later regret their decision.
Just like the facets of a diamond enhance its value, the same applies to human life. The sooner one realizes this, the better.
My advice would be to consider an additional course in core HR, perhaps even SAP-HR, and aim for an entry into the core HR function in an industry of your choice. Even if it means accepting a relatively lower salary than your current one, investing in your future functional engagement is worthwhile.
If you wish to discuss this further, feel free to contact me privately if you prefer not to have an open discussion on the board.
Regards,
samvedan
September 23, 2008
From India, Pune
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