I am looking to make a career change to HR. I currently make 75K as a sales and development coach. I had a recent offer for a state government position in a talent acquisition role but I’d be taking a $25K pay cut. I am extremely over qualified for the position but it could possibly be a stepping stone and gives me the time to acquire SHRM certifications and possibly start taking classes to get my MBA. My question is those currently in an HR role, would this move make sense to you?

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I've quit a 65k job to take a 15.00 per hour job in HR to make a career change. It was worth it. My income is over six figures now. Government jobs will always pay less because of the total comp. I would take it for the experience

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Honestly, I think you can find a better HR job with a lesser paycut. Plus, consider having your resume edited by a professional to showcase your transferable skills. Try www.prsnbranding.com. They do a great job with resumes. Plus, keep a lookout for jobs on LinkedIn and indeed.

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If it's a government position, that could explain the significant drop in pay. Are you married to that particular job, or would you consider looking elsewhere. You'll probably get more if you stick to the private sector.

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IMO talent and HR are usually quite separate. If you want a more traditional HR trajectory I would seek out an HR coordinator, people Ops coordinator, maybe an assistant HR manager for a small company. Govt. paybands are usually pretty low and may limit your learnings?

The SHRM test is super hard so definitely purchase a program to help you study and over-study JIC. I’ve taken the LSATs and that test really surprised me (somehow I passed).



Feel free to reach out but that’s my 2 cents :)

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Whenever you have to switch careers, there's usually a paycut involved so if you really want to go in this direction, I would do it!

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That’s a very large decrease. I think you can find something making what you make now. Hold out and keep looking.

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If it's your intention to stay with state or municipal government for the long term, you may want to take advantage and try to move up and move roles once inside. I've heard it can be difficult to get a government job, but once inside, you have good mobility options.

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Hello, when you say you are over qualified for a role in Talent Acquisition, how are you making that assessment? What is your TA background? I have been on the corporate side of TA for over 30 years. Whenever, I speak with candidates wanting to transition to HR or TA (two very different areas), I communicate to them that they will have to take a step back, especially if they are trying transition mid to late career. Also, you will have to overcome the competition. There are people in the market who can hit the ground running.

If you are going to transition at your current compensation, it will most likely come through networking and someone offering you the opportunity because of mutual acquaintances. Also, keep in mind that the SHRM certification with minimal to no formal experience will still require you to take a step back and look at mostly entry level HR roles.

The best way to think about career transitions is a slingshot. The force of pulling back will propel you forward at a significant rate. Your goal should be to get in the door, while being able to meet your financial obligations. The investment will pay off once you combine your business experience with formal experience in the discipline. I hope this helps. I am happy to answer any additional questions or review your resume.

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Look at pay scale to see the pay range for the role your applying to. also varies by state due to cost of living .but maybe shoot for a in-house role for a higher pay range. but 50k sounds about average for entry level, I would also consider asking about the total compensation package.

Hold out that’s too low. You can market your current skills and get something closer. Only perk about the government job is that you’ll get great benefits and vacation. That isn’t worth 25 decrease. Definitely hold out 75 isn’t what it used to be. That’s entry level now! I wouldn’t accept below 70 for any job. Starbucks pays 50k

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