Hey Seniors,
I have been reading many different articles and forums about individual’s experiences starting out in HR. I'm very interested in a career in human resources. I have a number of questions that I would like answered:
1. I was wondering if you started your career in human resources as an HR assistant, or did you jump right into generalist/specialized job immediately after college?
2. Are internships the only way to get your foot in the door at big companies; is there another, or better way to go about this?
3. Also, I was curious in knowing if a large amount of people have to work at job temporary agencies in order to meet all qualifications needed to work their way up in the HR field?
I'm very open to all advice and/or suggestions.
From United States, Pataskala
I have been reading many different articles and forums about individual’s experiences starting out in HR. I'm very interested in a career in human resources. I have a number of questions that I would like answered:
1. I was wondering if you started your career in human resources as an HR assistant, or did you jump right into generalist/specialized job immediately after college?
2. Are internships the only way to get your foot in the door at big companies; is there another, or better way to go about this?
3. Also, I was curious in knowing if a large amount of people have to work at job temporary agencies in order to meet all qualifications needed to work their way up in the HR field?
I'm very open to all advice and/or suggestions.
From United States, Pataskala
hi,
first of all you have not mentioned what you are doing currently.
if you have just now finished graduation i would advice to enroll immediately for Specialised Course in HR like MBA - HR or MPM or any other from well known University & Collage. It will automatically brings up to you the opporchunities in HR.
Try to find some placement in Recruitment Consultants which are quite wellknown in your city. From there you can built up good contacts & rapport with various HR Professionals in corporate.
Regards,
yashswa
From India, Mumbai
1first of all you have not mentioned what you are doing currently.
if you have just now finished graduation i would advice to enroll immediately for Specialised Course in HR like MBA - HR or MPM or any other from well known University & Collage. It will automatically brings up to you the opporchunities in HR.
Try to find some placement in Recruitment Consultants which are quite wellknown in your city. From there you can built up good contacts & rapport with various HR Professionals in corporate.
Regards,
yashswa
From India, Mumbai
The question that you have asked is quite broad. Be Specific. Your profile shows that you are in Ohio.
It all depends...from where you do your Master's in HR. If it is from good institiute...you can be hired from campus...at the level of Management Trainee and after that they might promote you as Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager after the completion of your probation period.
If you have not done your MBA from good institute...then you will face some problems in getting a first job. You might need to start your career as a temporary employee or as a HR Assistant. So, that makes the whole differene. If you are good...learn fast...you can grow.
I think this will help.
Regards
Sanjeev Sharma
From India, Mumbai
It all depends...from where you do your Master's in HR. If it is from good institiute...you can be hired from campus...at the level of Management Trainee and after that they might promote you as Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager after the completion of your probation period.
If you have not done your MBA from good institute...then you will face some problems in getting a first job. You might need to start your career as a temporary employee or as a HR Assistant. So, that makes the whole differene. If you are good...learn fast...you can grow.
I think this will help.
Regards
Sanjeev Sharma
From India, Mumbai
Sorry I didn’t clarify what I am currently doing, because it would make it hard for people to answer my questions. My fault, I thought it would be assumed.
-Yashswa
I am currently a student (senior) at The Ohio State University studying Communication Technology and specializing in Human Resource Management, I will graduate in spring 2007. I’m hoping to apply my communication knowledge of technology of different techniques to improve company productivity
-Sanjeev
I am interested in pursuing my MBA, but I have always read and heard from people, that it is better to go back to college for your MBA after you have experience in the field.
Right now, I'm currently thinking about applying for the position for a recruiting/staffing coordinator for a small company. However, I have no experience.
When you begin your career in Human Resources do you have to start at the bottom doing HR Assistant work or temporary recruiting/staffing work?
I have a 95% chance of getting an Office Assistant job, but I don't want to waste my time when I could possible get an HR Assistant job. Which would be better in pursuing my HR career? I've had the impression that an Office Assistant job was synonymous to an HR Assistant job, is this true?
From United States, Pataskala
-Yashswa
I am currently a student (senior) at The Ohio State University studying Communication Technology and specializing in Human Resource Management, I will graduate in spring 2007. I’m hoping to apply my communication knowledge of technology of different techniques to improve company productivity
-Sanjeev
I am interested in pursuing my MBA, but I have always read and heard from people, that it is better to go back to college for your MBA after you have experience in the field.
Right now, I'm currently thinking about applying for the position for a recruiting/staffing coordinator for a small company. However, I have no experience.
When you begin your career in Human Resources do you have to start at the bottom doing HR Assistant work or temporary recruiting/staffing work?
I have a 95% chance of getting an Office Assistant job, but I don't want to waste my time when I could possible get an HR Assistant job. Which would be better in pursuing my HR career? I've had the impression that an Office Assistant job was synonymous to an HR Assistant job, is this true?
From United States, Pataskala
hi
ScootzHR - if you want to go in recruitment / staffing then the Employement egencies & Recruitment consultant would be the best option. As the specialisation in graduation is in HRM i dont think there would be any problem of getting job with Recruitment consultants.
Sanjeev - what is your opinion sanjeev. bcoz i dont know about the work culture there at ohio. i have given suggesstion as here in india we prefers.
rgrds,
yashswa
From India, Mumbai
ScootzHR - if you want to go in recruitment / staffing then the Employement egencies & Recruitment consultant would be the best option. As the specialisation in graduation is in HRM i dont think there would be any problem of getting job with Recruitment consultants.
Sanjeev - what is your opinion sanjeev. bcoz i dont know about the work culture there at ohio. i have given suggesstion as here in india we prefers.
rgrds,
yashswa
From India, Mumbai
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