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I have recently moved to Atlanta, and am waiting for my work permit paperwork to go through before I can start applying for jobs. I was wondering if anyone has any advise on what I should do in the me
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HR in Atlanta
posted at 6/16/2008 11:13 AM EDT
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I have recently moved to Atlanta, and am waiting for my work permit paperwork to go through before I can start applying for jobs. I was wondering if anyone has any advise on what I should do in the meantime, i have completed a post-grad HRM program in Toronto, Canada and have worked for HSBC Financial in Toronto in their Recruitment/Employee Relations function. Canada has a similar system as the SHRM certification, called the CHRP, I have written the first exam for it but i have not become completely certified as I haven't completed 2 years of work experience (similar to the rule in the US). Any tips on things i can do that will help me find a job in the HR field when i start looking in a few months. |
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HR in Atlanta
posted at 6/17/2008 7:10 AM EDT
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Thanks rrupert i think that's a great idea, will start researching. Also, do you feel there's something i need to do academically as i have Canadian education and not US. I figured most HR policies and practices would be pretty common, but do you think it would be a serious hindrance in trying to find a job? |
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HR in Atlanta
posted at 6/17/2008 8:09 AM EDT
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Nisreen:
I see two obstacles you need to overcome with one being an outgrowth of the other. While you're probably correct in stating that the HR laws in Canada and the US are similar, there are enough differences to potentially result in a legal "gotcha" situation. Employers will have that in the back of their minds when your resume is being reviewed. The second problem is that the HR profession isn't exactly suffering from a lack of people working in it. We have plenty of real HR professionals here and a host of others who think they are. Competition for good HR positions is substantial, and your lack of US experience puts you at a disadvantage. To put you on an equal footing (if not indeed give you a step up), I would suggest that you get your PHR certification through SHRM. I don't think SPHR is necessary at this point, but the PHR will fill in any holes you might have in your US labor law background. |
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HR in Atlanta
posted at 6/17/2008 8:14 AM EDT
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While I agree with Nork on the PHR, don't you have to have 2 years professional exempt HR experience (more like 7) to get the certification? I am not sure whether you would meet that requirement of the certification process.
Another series of certifications to look at are the CEBS exams which don't require any experience to take and pass. |
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HR in Atlanta
posted at 6/17/2008 8:17 AM EDT
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Nork3 those are both excellent points and thats what is worrying me too, about the lack of US experience, however from what i've read on the SHRM website, you cannot write the PHR exam unless you are a working HR professional..is that correct? if not how do I go about preparing and taking the exam |
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HR in Atlanta
posted at 6/17/2008 9:08 AM EDT
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You don't actually have to be actively working in HR to take the PHR exam. It's the 2 years of "exempt" experience that's the important part. The Society for Human Resources Management at shrm.org has all the info you need about qualifications, preparing for and taking the PHR/SPHR exams.
The CEBS certification is a very good idea as well. You can check that out at worldatwork.com While limited to comepensation and benefits, it'll be another way to wiggle that foot into the door. |
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HR in Atlanta
posted at 6/18/2008 4:53 AM EDT
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Just a minor clarification. CEBS is not administered by World at Work, they have Certified Benefit Professional (CBP)
CEBS information can be found at http://www.ifebp.org/CEBSDesignation/ |
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