Software Engineer To Technical Recruiter

Hi Seniors,

I have been working in the IT field for the past 4.3 years as a Software Engineer, and I have interviewed some freshers for my team. I want to transition to the technical recruitment side. Kindly let me know if this is possible with this experience. If so, how should I go about it?

I am also pursuing PGDBA in HR from Symbiosis through distance learning. Will this be of any added advantage?

I think you should list down the pros and cons, and after comparison, arrive at a decision. Switching careers requires leaving some skills behind and acquiring new ones, leading to a fresh start. You can approach an HR consultant and companies where your experience would add value to the new role. Yes, there is a learning curve.

Hello,

I think you've got all the basic skills to switch over, and you're actually overqualified for the recruitment job. It is absolutely possible for you to switch over. The only way to do it is to write out your resume and post it on job sites and share it within your business network.

Good luck.

Sathyaish

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Hello gayu.kunjithapatham,

While you can shift to recruiting, a lot depends on your reasons for doing so—mere interest/liking wouldn't take you far. I think your thread can draw more suggestions if you elaborate on the reason(s) why.

Prima facie, your being a software engineer will definitely help you evaluate job-seekers in the recruiting function much better than those with just HR qualifications and a non-technical background. But this shouldn't be the sole justification or reason for making the move.

All the best.

Regards,
TS

Well, pursuing PGDBA (HR) shows that you've already decided - didn't understand the need for your query.

Mere interest & conducting interviews of freshers cannot be the justification for your move. Recruitment, in itself, is a huge subject. Before switching to a new role, it is suggestible that you understand what types of recruitment there are, how the process goes, understanding the requirements & deadlines, constraints in terms of opportunities for ONLY technical recruitment. What if you explore non-technical recruitment - will that interest you? Is HR generalist your final step as you are pursuing a PG course in it?

Moreover, are you targeting companies or consultancy? Will you be able to fetch a higher package than what you are earning now? How far will it take you with mere interest & a degree?

Please do not misunderstand; I am not trying to demotivate you. You already have good 4+ years of experience with a degree & PG (pursuing), which is sufficient for you to get a job but GETTING JUST A JOB!

It is well said, "where there is a will, there is a way."

Take guidance from your family too.