WHY HR, why not marketing or finance or IT? (suggest an appropriate answer to this question)

Dear Seniors,
I have been to 4, 5 interviews one question was very common:
WHY HR, why not marketing or finance or IT???
Can u please suggest an appropriate answer to this question?

hey dude,
if you chose HR as your career, didnt you have anything in your mind at that time?
if yes, than speak out those words.
and if HR happened to you by chance, then try to figure out why are you still there, it will give you an answer.
i hope the message is sent across.
regards

Hi,
You need to figure out why you choose HR as your career option. Is it by accident or intention.
If it is intentional...... what has excited you in HR
If it is by accident..... How did it happen.
However, as it seeems you have choosen HR as your career. HR has lot to offer in organization. It has a pivotal role and as HR practitioner, you can contribute immensely for the development of the organization. Infact in today's knowledge economy, there is only resource which is vital that is Human Resource.
Develop some thoughts and write it down. In case you need any help you can contact me on [Login to view] or 9810111326
Daleep

Q Why HR
Relpy:
1. I am a people's person
2. HR is not a profession for me it is for ma a passion
3. At the core of any function lies hr, I understand this and would like to building this asset in an organisation

Dear All,
thanx for your reply.
Yes HR happens to me accidently. And i definetly cannot say this in interview.
I did MBA in HR with nothing clear in my mind y m i doing this. But now i m working in HR Dept in some outsourcing firm and want to continue it as my career.
If some one asks you WHY HR??? How would you answer. Please tell, may be i can get answer from your reply that i m not figuring out myself.

Dear ,
As per my understanding HR is not a technical knowledge ; It's only a person's frame of mind ; his qualities to deal with people. It's not neccessary that only a professionally qualified person (MBA) can work in HR Dept . Although qualification definatley adds value to the personnel .But it is more a internal service providing attitude of a person . A organisation can work & can grow without HR dept but with HR dept it is just like creating a syergy . 1 + 1 = 11
This can be a one concept behind why HR is imp for any organisation .
But a person cannot work in HR dept until & unless he loves his profession .
For me working in HR is a passion not a job .
Regards

SUFYANQAZI,

HERE IS SOME USEFUL RESOURCES.

You size this material and tailor it to suit

-your personality

-your presentation style

-your communication style

etc.

regards

LEO LINGHAM

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1. THE REASONS, WHY I CHOSE THE '' HUMAN RESOURCE''

AS MY CAREER SUBJECT.

A.AT A PERSONAL LEVEL, I ENJOY AND AM PASSIONATE ABOUT

-listening to others

-understanding others

-empathising with others

-helping others

-relating with others.

-influencing others

-HUMANE APPROACH

etc etc

COME MORE NATURALLY TO ME.

I THINK THESE QUALITIES ARE BEST SUITED FOR AN HR ROLE.

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B. AT BUSINESS LEVEL,

WHETHER IT IS MANUFACTURING / PRODUCTION/ ENGINEERING ETC

-HR is as important as the other functions like marketing/finance to business.

-HR can make significant contributions to the business strategic management.

-Improved results delivery ultimately depends on enabled, engaged and capable people.

-It is important we make the most of that investment, particularly given the evidence of a direct link between the success of an organisation and the quality of its people management. The most successful organisations manage their people well and reap the rewards.

HR professionals must / can help to achieve better delivery, using their expertise to build capability and support change in their organisations whilst providing value for money services.

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C. Why I think Human Resources ROLE Is Important TO THE BUSINESS.

HR is the partner in the business that is the expert on people and human behavior.

HR is an integral part of organization management.

HR professionals can build measurable strategies to address turnover, low morale and underperforming employees.

HR can instill in employees a clear understanding of what your organization is trying to achieve and why.

HR can instill in employees enthusiasm about your team’s and organization’s goals.

HR can help the employees to have a clear “line of sight” between their tasks and their team’s and organization’s goals.

HR drive satisfacation into employees with the work they have accomplished at the end of the week.

HR can instill a feeling into the employees that their organization fully enables them to execute key goals.

HR can instill a feeling into employees they work in a high-trust environment.

HR can create/ foster open communication that is respectful of differing opinions and that results in new and better ideas.

HR can make the employees feel that their organization holds people accountable for results.

HR can make the employees feel fully trusted the organization they worked for.

HR can develop teamwork with high-trust, highly cooperative working relationships with other groups or departments.

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D. Why Is HR Management Important to THE ORGANIZATION ?

MANUFACTURING / SERVICE SITUATIONS

The fact is, employees are the lifeblood of every organization. The better they are—the better qualified, trained, and managed—the more effective and profitable your organization will be.

HR management solutions can help you manage your employees for greater profit with processes that help ensure:

-HR can align itself with the organization objectives/strategies.

-HR can make contribution to the organization's effectiveness

-HR can make contribution to the organization's efficiency

-HR can make contribution to the organization's productivity improvements

-HR can help to set up/ manage the succession planning program.

-HR can help to set up/ manage the talent management program.

-HR can help to set up/ manage the career planning/ development program.

-HR can manage the organization development programs

-HR can manage the organization change management programs.

-HR can a vital role in mergers/acquisitions programs of the company.

-HR can offer a market oriented compensation advice.

-HR can develop the organization's core competencies.

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ALL THESE CHALLENGING ASSIGNMENTS MAKE ME FEEL THAT

THIS IS THE AREA I WANT TO BE IN -- WITH MY ''DEGREE'' ??? / MBA [HR ]

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Human Resource Management is an indispensible division of any Organization as it revolves around managing human affairs.
And moreover all the specializations of MBA are inter-related.
The reason behind choosing HR as a specialization cab be :
1. I have strong Interpersonal Skills which include verbal and non - verbal communication skills, listening skills, empathy etc
2. I perform well as a team. Iam a team player.
3. I have strong social awareness and am extrovert by nature.
4. I have strong inclination towards problem solving and crisis management.
5. I have transferable skills and as a result, i beleive that i can contribute positively towards the development of the Organization and not just the HR Dept. :)

Dear All,
Thanx for your kind support.
I have got so many replies, and now i can frame my mind accordingly.
Once again thanx to all of you.