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I have somewhat of a delima. I will soon be graduating with my bachelors degree in Business Management/HR Emphasis with PHR certification. I have found it difficult to find a job as a generalist in my
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Soon to be college graduate with no HR experience but PHR certification
posted at 4/23/2007 5:53 AM EDT
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First: 1/21/2007 Last: 4/11/2008 |
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Thanks for the response. It has been very difficult, but I am not going to give up. I did not have an internship, but I do wish I had. Alot of companies do require experience so now what I have started to do is to look for entry level positions in HR. Hopefully I will be able to find something. Again, thank you. |
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Soon to be college graduate with no HR experience but PHR certification
posted at 12/13/2007 4:01 PM EST
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Congrats on passing the exam and good luck with the job search! I've always commended those that took the initiative to pass the exam while a student. It shows that they are serious about the field. |
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Soon to be college graduate with no HR experience but PHR certification
posted at 12/19/2007 10:53 AM EST
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From what I read on the HRCI website, they do permit a student who is within 2 years of graduation to take the exam, and then file a form once the work qualification is fulfilled. It does say that they can advise a potential employer that they have passed the exam.
"Student Use of the PHR and/or GPHR Designation Passing students/recent graduates cannot use the PHR and/or GPHR designation until they obtain the required work experience, provide proof of graduation and pay the balance of the exam fee. Students and recent graduates can let prospective employers know they passed the exam and will become certified once they obtain the work experience. " As far as the original question goes; it's tough breaking into a new field without stepping back a notch or two. You have to consider how many applicants are out there with the same or superior qualifications. One way to get a foot in the door is to focus on the industry you currently have experience. This would give you a leg up over those who don't since industry-specific experience is important. Another avenue is to seek an opportunity which would require wearing more than just the HR hat. (usually a start up company) This could leverage you past work experience in a manner which would help you work into an HR position. I made the mid-career shift into HR, but it was easier to do so back in the store-age. Good Luck |
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Soon to be college graduate with no HR experience but PHR certification
posted at 4/11/2008 10:10 AM EDT
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I would list it just like people list when they think they will earn thier degree. PHR certification to be caompleted 2010. Those who are HR profesionals should know that, shame on those who think you are be deceptive. If you think that is important, the only time I give credit to the certification, if two candidates are equal.
Yes, I have my certification. Don't get worked up on the certification....do your job, be the best HR professional. I know many who have gone far in the career without it as as those who let the certification lapse and it did not affect them at all. Welcome to HR.......this is what it is all about, if your own famiy (HR) is not supportive,imagine what the other functions will be like. Good Luck! |
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Soon to be college graduate with no HR experience but PHR certification
posted at 4/11/2008 1:54 PM EDT
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Thank you CFHR. I really appreciate your advice and your encouragement. Over the last year since I have earned my degree I have been unsuccessful in finding an HR job. It seems that I need all these years of experience in HR in order to find a job. Even though I was willing to take a HUGE paycut to enter the proffession, no one would offer me a job. (NOT DUE TO INTERVIEW SKILLS) I had one HR manager question whether I could afford such a cut in pay; if it really should matter. I was dedicated to learning and building skills in the proffession. The company I work for has offered me a job in quality assurance as an auditor and I LOVE it. I may have an HR degree and have taken the PHR exam, but I am satisfied with the career that I have now. I still think of HR but sometime you have to let some dreams go to pursue others that have brighter futures. I decided to return to school to pursue a Master's in quality. Even though I would have loved to work in HR, I formed several unfavorable opinions of the profession that seems to be true based on other peoples experiences that are comparable to mine. Possibly in the future I may reconsider but for now I am satisfied and really enjoy my new field.
I hope that you continue to enjoy success and love of this field. Thanks once again. |
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