Coming back from bad CompanyHi Everyone, I am about to start my search for a new HR opportunity in Southern California. The catch is that I am beginning to look after only being with my most recent employer for 13 months. This most recent Employer unfortunately has done some terrible things for my future career. When I was being interviewed I was told great things about this company that really made me want to be a part of it. I was told that the company was growing and was going to more than double in size by about this time. I was told that the HR Department needed a complete revamping which sounded great to me as that is some of what I love to do - reorganization for growth. I was also told that I would quickly become a HR Manager, with a staff to manage below me. All if this was presented to me and is why I decided to join the small but growing company. Now, here we are 13 months later and none of this has happened. In fact, things have gotten worse. The company has actually gotten smaller and is near the point of implosion due to recent changes in Management. My problem is that since we are so small (25 EE's) it limited and actually deteriorated my skills in HR. So now I am not sure how to present myself to future Employers when I cant tell them about any of my successes. I don't want future Employers to think that I am a failure in HR when unfortunately it simply boils down to my selection of a company that did not prosper as promised. Any thoughts on updating the resume and interviewing would be much much appreciated. Regards, Nicole
Hi Nicole, I don't think you will appear like a failure at all! You probably have lots of strong accomplishments - maybe not in the area of reorganization - but possibly in managing HR functions for a lean and changing workforce. Many challenges are presented to HR staff when a company decides to downsize, so think about how you helped keep morale high or assumed additional responsibilities due to a staff shortage. How did you help employees stay motivated throughout management changes and staff reductions? Did you implement any HR policies that helped keep the organization running smoothly during a time of change? It's hard to think about accomplishments when you're unhappy at work, so consider asking colleagues about your performance and contribution. You might have achieved more than you realize. Good luck in your job search, and I hope you find a new position that's a much better fit for you! Take care, Kim Isaacs The Resume Expert | |
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