Dear All,
To all the HR Professionals,
I have completed an MBA in Marketing during the year in which the recession hit the nation. The college placement scenario was not favorable. Companies used to visit, but none of the job conditions were in our favor. However, I managed to secure a job in a small company in an administrative role (manpower = 30). I chose not to pursue a career in marketing as most available positions were in core sales, which did not align with my preferences. As time went by, I was presented with an opportunity to work in the HR Department within the same company. Specifically, the department was managed by one person, and I was tasked to assist him. During this time, I acquired knowledge of basics such as PF, ESI, and salary preparation.
Currently, I am looking to transition to another company within the HR domain. I am concerned whether my specialization in Marketing will pose a hurdle in securing a job in core HR. Could you please provide some insights on this matter?
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
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1To all the HR Professionals,
I have completed an MBA in Marketing during the year in which the recession hit the nation. The college placement scenario was not favorable. Companies used to visit, but none of the job conditions were in our favor. However, I managed to secure a job in a small company in an administrative role (manpower = 30). I chose not to pursue a career in marketing as most available positions were in core sales, which did not align with my preferences. As time went by, I was presented with an opportunity to work in the HR Department within the same company. Specifically, the department was managed by one person, and I was tasked to assist him. During this time, I acquired knowledge of basics such as PF, ESI, and salary preparation.
Currently, I am looking to transition to another company within the HR domain. I am concerned whether my specialization in Marketing will pose a hurdle in securing a job in core HR. Could you please provide some insights on this matter?
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
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You have completed an MBA in Marketing but do not like to join core sales. You want to pursue a career in HR. I would like to ask you about your experience in HR. Understanding the basics and being able to practice without assistance can be challenging due to a significant gap. If you are confident that you can manage on your own, you can start in small companies to gain practical knowledge and later apply for roles in bigger companies. I hope this answers your question.
From India, Ahmadabad
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From India, Ahmadabad
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Hi,
If you want to pursue a career in HR but have a degree in marketing, consider enrolling in short courses in HR or a PGD in HR. With experience, this will also add academic certification to your resume.
From Pakistan, Karachi
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If you want to pursue a career in HR but have a degree in marketing, consider enrolling in short courses in HR or a PGD in HR. With experience, this will also add academic certification to your resume.
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Dear Saji Sir,
Thank you for the kind advice. However, I would like to add that my role in HR wasn't confined to only statutory compliances. I was also responsible for employee engagement, ER, etc., and I have been in this field for the last 3 years.
What I would like to know is if there are any certified courses that could help me transition into the core HR profile. Additionally, before pursuing my MBA, I worked as a recruitment consultant, handling HR (recruitment) tasks such as screening resumes from job portals for the company's clients.
Is there a test available to assess the extent of my technical knowledge in the HR domain? Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Risad Klam
From India, Bangalore
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Thank you for the kind advice. However, I would like to add that my role in HR wasn't confined to only statutory compliances. I was also responsible for employee engagement, ER, etc., and I have been in this field for the last 3 years.
What I would like to know is if there are any certified courses that could help me transition into the core HR profile. Additionally, before pursuing my MBA, I worked as a recruitment consultant, handling HR (recruitment) tasks such as screening resumes from job portals for the company's clients.
Is there a test available to assess the extent of my technical knowledge in the HR domain? Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Risad Klam
From India, Bangalore
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There are many courses available that you can apply for, such as PGDHRM as suggested by YourCareerLion. My concern is, when you were working in recruitment consultancy before pursuing your MBA course, what prompted you to pursue an MBA in Marketing? Later on, if time and resources permit, you can still pursue it.
From India, Ahmadabad
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From India, Ahmadabad
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Dear Sir,
You are right. It was my mistake. Over all these years, I have learned from my own mistakes. I had a strange habit of listening to others and not only that, blindly following them too. Anyways, sir, thank you for your valuable advice.
Regards, Risad
From India, Bangalore
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You are right. It was my mistake. Over all these years, I have learned from my own mistakes. I had a strange habit of listening to others and not only that, blindly following them too. Anyways, sir, thank you for your valuable advice.
Regards, Risad
From India, Bangalore
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