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David

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4 Jan, 2017 10:26

After 8yrs in my previous company, 5 of which were at regional and global head of resourcing level, my business (FTSE100 equivalent) asked me to take on a new role heading up a global culture change programme. My skills in developing new departments and turning round underperformance were identified and I was happy to take this on. The role lasted for 3.5yrs, 2 of which making the department tick, and then 1.5 actually delivering training.

However, due to the downturn in the Oil and Gas sector, my corporate position was made redundant and I took a year out to complete a full time MSc in HRM.

My dilemma now is, as I have been out of resourcing for 4-5yrs, I have been told by a number of agencies that I can't be considered for roles they are working on as my experience is not relevant?

I'm not sure what to do next, I'm considered too senior for non-specialist roles, and too out of date for the specialist roles where I have competence? Any advice on how to get round this impasse would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Keith

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    4 Jan, 2017 11:29

    Network, network , network, It all boils down to that. You are in a difficult position with your skills, you industry specialism (until it picks up) and taking a year out to get a masters (not always looked upon favourably). So the only real solution is networking, its (as you know) a full time job getting a job and you should be spending 7-8 hours a day every day working at it. Unfortunately there are no short cuts - but prove you are not out of date by using your resourcing skills to good effect.

    What sort of role do you really want - is it the generalist or specialist?
  • David

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    4 Jan, 2017 11:39

    In reply to Keith:

    Keith,

    Thanks for the feedback. If I'm being honest with myself, resourcing is my specialism, however, in all companies I've worked for, I am positively moved every 2-3yrs as I outgrow the role and they give me more project or development work to undertake. Resourcing is what I like due to the people interaction, while it's being improved, in it's infancy or underperforming. Once optimised and steady state, my motivation wanes.

    My last international role included reward, talent management, succession planning, competency management and logistics (visa's worldwide), as well as the full resourcing element of building a new ATS and brand. I enjoyed this with all the variety and potential for positive change.

    So in a nutshell, if there was such a thing as a 'specialist generalist' role out there, it would suit me, change management and performance enhancement are what I really enjoy.
  • Keith

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    4 Jan, 2017 11:44

    In reply to David:

    And that "confusion" (my word not yours) will be coming across in your search and to executive head hunters. You start on resourcing and end up with a hybrid that is very niche. That moves you into the box marked "interesting but a long shot" and they move on - you are not creating a compelling narrative of the role and value you can add. Until you create that narrative and push it at every opportunity it will be harder work and more luck involved getting the right role
  • David

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    4 Jan, 2017 11:50

    In reply to Keith:

    Keith,

    Very true, guess I am juggling a little too many dynamics in my head. I would like to be in a resourcing role, but at a similar level to before in a large organisation. If not, smaller organisations I would like variety as I would outgrow the resourcing role too quickly if not enough scope. Once back in a large organisation, I would ideally like to move towards talent management which for me is the next stage in the continuum from resourcing.

    Will take your sound advice though, firm up exactly what I am looking for, and leverage my network a little more to see what openings I can find.
  • Steven

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    31 Aug, 2017 19:49

    In reply to Keith:

    Keith, although your answer was for someone else, I have found it personally very helpful, so thank you for your words of wisdom
  • Steve Bridger

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    31 Aug, 2017 19:52

    In reply to Steven :

    Good to hear this, Steven :)
  • Keith

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    1 Sep, 2017 09:16

    In reply to Steven :

    Thanks Steven