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Hello! I've been in HR for about 9 years, and five of these years have been spent in a Generalist role. I have a Master's degree but its not in HR. I love HR but i'm loosing my passion for it because
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Moving in to an HR Manager position
posted at 8/3/2009 4:03 PM EDT
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Hello! I've been in HR for about 9 years, and five of these years have been spent in a Generalist role. I have a Master's degree but its not in HR. I love HR but i'm loosing my passion for it because of the work that i'm doing is not challenging. I would like to move up to an HR Management position but every position that I apply for, I'm told that I have good experience but I'm not good for an HR Management position. Any suggestions???? |
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Moving in to an HR Manager position
posted at 9/1/2009 6:35 AM EDT
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I would be sure I obtained my PHR and/or SPHR; then, I would take some management training so that when you apply for a management position, you will have the proper training. This, you can add to your resume and it will attract your company or some other company's attention. |
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Moving in to an HR Manager position
posted at 9/1/2009 6:59 AM EDT
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I think the biggest this we look for a manager is experience in managing. It's good to able to show where you made the shift from an individual contributor to managing a project through a team. If you can show that she did that as a generalist, I can see you showing any employer you are ready to make that next step. |
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Moving in to an HR Manager position
posted at 9/1/2009 8:08 AM EDT
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If you are applying with your current employer, ask to lead projects that will gain you experience in the specific areas where management has identified that you are lacking. Look for opportunities that managements has not yet identified to further show your initiative. Good luck! |
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Moving in to an HR Manager position
posted at 9/1/2009 1:34 PM EDT
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There are a number of capabilities outside of "check the box" tasks that companies look for in an HR Mgr; the biggest one being Emotional Intelligence. Ask yourself if you have let your frustration in your current role refelct in your attutude and your work. If so, you may not be seen as having the desired qualities of a leader. Have you developed the ability to influence and build successful relationships with your clients and co-workers? Also, what do you see are the capabilities and responsibilities of an HR Mgr that you feel would eliminate the boredom that you have in your current role? More often than not, when you are told you have the right experiences but aren't right for the role, there is a soft skill that is either lacking or needs improvement. Perhaps you should do a 360 to help you see what areas you need to develop before investing time and $ in taking additional courses and getting additional certifications. |
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Moving in to an HR Manager position
posted at 9/2/2009 7:23 AM EDT
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You may want to consider getting an HR certification, which many employers state is a "preference" when selecting new hires. In addition, have you ever thought about two other paths: stepping into an OD role (which would require some training on your part); or, diving more in-depth into a specialty role such as comp, benefits, payroll, leave administration, etc. Sometimes being viewed as the resident "expert" in one of these roles can change others' perspectives about your qualifications for a more general HR Manager role. Good luck! |
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