HR Director returning to career after 8 years [duplicate]

The name of the pictureThe name of the pictureThe name of the pictureClash Royale CLAN TAG#URR8PPP





.everyoneloves__top-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__mid-leaderboard:empty margin-bottom:0;







up vote
1
down vote

favorite













This question already has an answer here:



  • How to sell yourself for senior position after Career break

    1 answer



I left my HR career to move overseas and marry my husband. I have worked (teaching) but not in the HR profession as it has been too difficult to find an HR position.



Now, 8 years later we will be returning to the US. I would love to return to my HR career, but it is very difficult to apply for any entry position as I am overqualified and out of date.



I know I remember everything from HR like the back of my hand. How can I return back to the workforce, or what is the best approach? I do have 5 years of previous HR experience and a Masters in HR. I held teaching positions during my overseas years.







share|improve this question













marked as duplicate by Masked Man♦, gnat, scaaahu, mcknz, Chris E Sep 6 '16 at 12:54


This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.




















    up vote
    1
    down vote

    favorite













    This question already has an answer here:



    • How to sell yourself for senior position after Career break

      1 answer



    I left my HR career to move overseas and marry my husband. I have worked (teaching) but not in the HR profession as it has been too difficult to find an HR position.



    Now, 8 years later we will be returning to the US. I would love to return to my HR career, but it is very difficult to apply for any entry position as I am overqualified and out of date.



    I know I remember everything from HR like the back of my hand. How can I return back to the workforce, or what is the best approach? I do have 5 years of previous HR experience and a Masters in HR. I held teaching positions during my overseas years.







    share|improve this question













    marked as duplicate by Masked Man♦, gnat, scaaahu, mcknz, Chris E Sep 6 '16 at 12:54


    This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
















      up vote
      1
      down vote

      favorite









      up vote
      1
      down vote

      favorite












      This question already has an answer here:



      • How to sell yourself for senior position after Career break

        1 answer



      I left my HR career to move overseas and marry my husband. I have worked (teaching) but not in the HR profession as it has been too difficult to find an HR position.



      Now, 8 years later we will be returning to the US. I would love to return to my HR career, but it is very difficult to apply for any entry position as I am overqualified and out of date.



      I know I remember everything from HR like the back of my hand. How can I return back to the workforce, or what is the best approach? I do have 5 years of previous HR experience and a Masters in HR. I held teaching positions during my overseas years.







      share|improve this question














      This question already has an answer here:



      • How to sell yourself for senior position after Career break

        1 answer



      I left my HR career to move overseas and marry my husband. I have worked (teaching) but not in the HR profession as it has been too difficult to find an HR position.



      Now, 8 years later we will be returning to the US. I would love to return to my HR career, but it is very difficult to apply for any entry position as I am overqualified and out of date.



      I know I remember everything from HR like the back of my hand. How can I return back to the workforce, or what is the best approach? I do have 5 years of previous HR experience and a Masters in HR. I held teaching positions during my overseas years.





      This question already has an answer here:



      • How to sell yourself for senior position after Career break

        1 answer









      share|improve this question












      share|improve this question




      share|improve this question








      edited Sep 4 '16 at 11:02









      paparazzo

      33.3k657106




      33.3k657106









      asked Sep 3 '16 at 16:23









      Returningtocareer

      91




      91




      marked as duplicate by Masked Man♦, gnat, scaaahu, mcknz, Chris E Sep 6 '16 at 12:54


      This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.






      marked as duplicate by Masked Man♦, gnat, scaaahu, mcknz, Chris E Sep 6 '16 at 12:54


      This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.






















          1 Answer
          1






          active

          oldest

          votes

















          up vote
          4
          down vote













          Your assessment that you are overqualified for an entry level position is probably exact.



          You seem to be confident that you can fulfill the Director of HR position, provided that you meet the objection that you haven't done this work for years.



          I'd say that eight years have passed and you probably need to make the extra effort to keep up to date with the changes that have taken place over the last eight years. Being up to date, if nothing else, makes you a credible candidate.



          For you re-entry job, you may have to target those organizations that require a Director of HR but can't afford one. You may not get the salary you want but as long as you can point out to your next prospective employer that you have been fulfilling the responsibilities of a Director of HR, you have a fighting chance of getting your career back on track.



          You're trying to do a lot more than just getting hired, you're trying to rebuild your career and rebuilding your career may very well be a process that takes place over several jobs. You need to think long term while doing what it takes to get through the short term.






          share|improve this answer























          • This is a good idea. OP could also find a "Director of HR" at a much smaller organization, where they might not have the same responsibilities from 8 years ago but more than entry level responsibilities.
            – Elysian Fields♦
            Sep 4 '16 at 14:12

















          1 Answer
          1






          active

          oldest

          votes








          1 Answer
          1






          active

          oldest

          votes









          active

          oldest

          votes






          active

          oldest

          votes








          up vote
          4
          down vote













          Your assessment that you are overqualified for an entry level position is probably exact.



          You seem to be confident that you can fulfill the Director of HR position, provided that you meet the objection that you haven't done this work for years.



          I'd say that eight years have passed and you probably need to make the extra effort to keep up to date with the changes that have taken place over the last eight years. Being up to date, if nothing else, makes you a credible candidate.



          For you re-entry job, you may have to target those organizations that require a Director of HR but can't afford one. You may not get the salary you want but as long as you can point out to your next prospective employer that you have been fulfilling the responsibilities of a Director of HR, you have a fighting chance of getting your career back on track.



          You're trying to do a lot more than just getting hired, you're trying to rebuild your career and rebuilding your career may very well be a process that takes place over several jobs. You need to think long term while doing what it takes to get through the short term.






          share|improve this answer























          • This is a good idea. OP could also find a "Director of HR" at a much smaller organization, where they might not have the same responsibilities from 8 years ago but more than entry level responsibilities.
            – Elysian Fields♦
            Sep 4 '16 at 14:12














          up vote
          4
          down vote













          Your assessment that you are overqualified for an entry level position is probably exact.



          You seem to be confident that you can fulfill the Director of HR position, provided that you meet the objection that you haven't done this work for years.



          I'd say that eight years have passed and you probably need to make the extra effort to keep up to date with the changes that have taken place over the last eight years. Being up to date, if nothing else, makes you a credible candidate.



          For you re-entry job, you may have to target those organizations that require a Director of HR but can't afford one. You may not get the salary you want but as long as you can point out to your next prospective employer that you have been fulfilling the responsibilities of a Director of HR, you have a fighting chance of getting your career back on track.



          You're trying to do a lot more than just getting hired, you're trying to rebuild your career and rebuilding your career may very well be a process that takes place over several jobs. You need to think long term while doing what it takes to get through the short term.






          share|improve this answer























          • This is a good idea. OP could also find a "Director of HR" at a much smaller organization, where they might not have the same responsibilities from 8 years ago but more than entry level responsibilities.
            – Elysian Fields♦
            Sep 4 '16 at 14:12












          up vote
          4
          down vote










          up vote
          4
          down vote









          Your assessment that you are overqualified for an entry level position is probably exact.



          You seem to be confident that you can fulfill the Director of HR position, provided that you meet the objection that you haven't done this work for years.



          I'd say that eight years have passed and you probably need to make the extra effort to keep up to date with the changes that have taken place over the last eight years. Being up to date, if nothing else, makes you a credible candidate.



          For you re-entry job, you may have to target those organizations that require a Director of HR but can't afford one. You may not get the salary you want but as long as you can point out to your next prospective employer that you have been fulfilling the responsibilities of a Director of HR, you have a fighting chance of getting your career back on track.



          You're trying to do a lot more than just getting hired, you're trying to rebuild your career and rebuilding your career may very well be a process that takes place over several jobs. You need to think long term while doing what it takes to get through the short term.






          share|improve this answer















          Your assessment that you are overqualified for an entry level position is probably exact.



          You seem to be confident that you can fulfill the Director of HR position, provided that you meet the objection that you haven't done this work for years.



          I'd say that eight years have passed and you probably need to make the extra effort to keep up to date with the changes that have taken place over the last eight years. Being up to date, if nothing else, makes you a credible candidate.



          For you re-entry job, you may have to target those organizations that require a Director of HR but can't afford one. You may not get the salary you want but as long as you can point out to your next prospective employer that you have been fulfilling the responsibilities of a Director of HR, you have a fighting chance of getting your career back on track.



          You're trying to do a lot more than just getting hired, you're trying to rebuild your career and rebuilding your career may very well be a process that takes place over several jobs. You need to think long term while doing what it takes to get through the short term.







          share|improve this answer















          share|improve this answer



          share|improve this answer








          edited Sep 4 '16 at 15:21


























          answered Sep 3 '16 at 19:28









          Vietnhi Phuvan

          68.8k7117253




          68.8k7117253











          • This is a good idea. OP could also find a "Director of HR" at a much smaller organization, where they might not have the same responsibilities from 8 years ago but more than entry level responsibilities.
            – Elysian Fields♦
            Sep 4 '16 at 14:12
















          • This is a good idea. OP could also find a "Director of HR" at a much smaller organization, where they might not have the same responsibilities from 8 years ago but more than entry level responsibilities.
            – Elysian Fields♦
            Sep 4 '16 at 14:12















          This is a good idea. OP could also find a "Director of HR" at a much smaller organization, where they might not have the same responsibilities from 8 years ago but more than entry level responsibilities.
          – Elysian Fields♦
          Sep 4 '16 at 14:12




          This is a good idea. OP could also find a "Director of HR" at a much smaller organization, where they might not have the same responsibilities from 8 years ago but more than entry level responsibilities.
          – Elysian Fields♦
          Sep 4 '16 at 14:12


          Comments

          Popular posts from this blog

          What does second last employer means? [closed]

          List of Gilmore Girls characters

          Confectionery