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Career crossroads: HR recruiter or IT?

Nayagam P P |3828 Answers |Ask -Follow

Career Counsellor - Answered on Oct 20, 2024

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Question by kavi on Oct 10, 2024Hindi

Hi, I have experience as a HR Recruiter and vendor manager (including day to operations) for a total of 2.5 years. Now I'm planning to resume my career as an HR. I have been applying to so many HR jobs from but all gone in vain because of so many rejections and current market. I feel due to my digital transformation, AI inclusion and no experience in other HR roles like payroll, engagement, compensation and benefits and so on is the reason for not getting selected. My parents are not ready to risk to pay for HR certification courses as job is not guaranteed. I am in my late 20's. Due to marital pressure and family pressure they are asking me to switch to IT job (SAP). I am unable to make a decision. Should I continue to search in HR job or should I look into IT as suggested. Kindly help me

Ans: Kavi, you have correctly identified that HR necessitates extensive knowledge, as Recruitment and Staffing are merely one of its many functions. Furthermore, the process of identifying and securing the most suitable candidates for the organization has become progressively more complex due to a range of factors. It is advisable to explore HR Recruitment opportunities through LinkedIn Job Alerts. The lack of supplementary skills, knowledge, or certifications in HR is a significant reason for the rejection of your resume. Kindly refine your resume by incorporating relevant keywords. For guidance on creating an effective resume, please visit my YouTube channel, edujob360, at your convenience and prepare your resume accordingly. Furthermore, you have the option to enroll in an IT Certification Course, available in both in-person and online formats, through a recognized institution. It is essential to conduct comprehensive research on the course curriculum, job guarantee or assistance, reviews of the course or institution, fees, course duration/times, and other pertinent factors before enrolling in any certification course, whether online or offline. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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