I need thoughts and opinions...
Recently let go from a Director role and have been looking for a new position. My last several roles were in full cycle recruiting. However, I have tons of HR experience, etc.. I'm in a pickle financially, and a position came up as a coordinator... I'm nervous about going backward...in title and financially... I worked hard to get that salary and title... do I pass or just suck it up?

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Maybe better to be practical and humble and take what is offered to you. If you can make the numbers work, salary plus benefits versus going through savings, do it. The recruiting/HR job market has been slow for experienced hires since 2022. It has been a little better so far in 2024 but we are all facing lots of competitions and less job openings.

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It's not about being humble... I'm open to it if there's room for growth... I just need to be able to cover my expenses.... and if the benefits are good, that's a huge plus.

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The longer you are off the job market the harder it will be to get your foot in the door. I would accept a lower position because it’s an advantage not a deterrent. Once you are in you still have options to advance but staying without a job is not a good idea

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I agree. I've had to adjust my finances now to stretch what I have, but I definitely need an actual paycheck. My concern is just making sure that there's actually room for advancement.

I wouldn't do it if I were you. If you were a director and have solid HR background I would lean more into that. I'm seeing quite a few orgs still looking for HR reps. The main difference though is because companies are making deep cost cuts, they want their HR people also doing recruiting, payroll and even training in some cases. It would still be a better level match for you than a coordinator I think.

I definitely agree... I'm going to hold out for something more on track. I've definitely seen that companies are consolidating responsibilities and not offering a higher rate or title... HR Coordinators are working as generalists and generalists as managers... it's crazy.

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