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I would like to seek some advice on how to to start out in HR. Some background info about myself: I graduated with a Business Admin degree (marketing major) in Sept last year. Unfortunately, due to th
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Starting out in HR
posted at 3/23/2002 4:35 PM EDT
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I would like to seek some advice on how to to start out in HR. Some background info about myself: I graduated with a Business Admin degree (marketing major) in Sept last year. Unfortunately, due to the economic slowdown, I have been unable to find a suitable entry-level position in marketing. As such, I have been working in various short-term temp assignments to gain work experience. My last temp job was as a HR Assistant, helping out with various training and staffing issues. After leaving the job, I have come to realise that I really enjoy HR and would like to work as a HR generalist. I don't mind starting out at the bottom, but my main concern is whether the job offers me sufficient learning and development opportunities. The question is: how should I go about seeking such a job? My work experience is solely limited to temp assignments (usually admin-related). I've been reading up on various HR topics and am also considering taking up some short courses to boost my employability. Is this sufficient? Would greatly appreciate it if anyone could advise. |
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Starting out in HR
posted at 3/25/2002 5:33 AM EDT
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Look for an internship. I found an internship with a small construction company, and they ended up turning over everything HR to me. I'm getting a lot of experience with them, & they also have a consultant who works with the whole business but does a lot of one on one work with me because he has a lot of background in HR. |
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Starting out in HR
posted at 4/12/2002 12:14 PM EDT
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Don't discount your HR experience because it was a temp job. I am fairly new to the HR arena and what really boosted my career was a temp assignment in an HR function. How does your resume look? Is there a strong focus toward your HR experiences?
It worked for me! |
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Starting out in HR
posted at 5/10/2002 2:15 AM EDT
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First: 4/22/2002 Last: 5/10/2002 |
After I graduated from college w/a BBA I realized I wanted to be in HR. As you know, with out experience it is very rough! I temped for about a year and then ended up at a household goods freight forwarding company. After about 8 months there I stumbled on to a local job posting website and applied for the job I have now. I work in expatriate administration. The little experience I had moving peoples household goods when they go on oversea's assignments helped me get where I am. They have just recently asked me to help set goals and expectations for their HHG service providers. I am thrilled to have this experience in vendor relations, plus I get the HR experience that'll help me in my future jobs. In addition the company that I work for is a highly reguarded business process outsourcing company. I never knew my HHG experience would work out to an HR position. So, my advise is to look at jobs that possibly have you dealing with HR departments. Like maybe a software company or like me, household goods freight forwarding! |
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Starting out in HR
posted at 5/10/2002 8:16 PM EDT
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So think about it. You had a job as an HR assistant. What better way to start out? Great, you have the education, but experience is required as well.
So where do you start? Back in the HR assistant role. This role will give you exposure to every aspect of HR. And really, it's not degrading. Been there, done that, HR Manager now. Work your way legitimately. Don't be looking for contacts for favors. It will be the best exposre/experience you will ever get to get you to where you want to go. No pain, no gain. |
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