Tag: entry level hr jobs

  • How to Get a Job in HR When You’re Not Working in HR

    Over the last week I’ve received more than half a dozen emails from people looking for their first foray back into the HR realm after making a move to a new city, taking time off for childcare/maternity leave, and other similar stories. It’s a challenge, but this is easier than breaking into HR in the…

  • Transitioning to an HR Career #nextchat

    Yesterday I joined the “transitioning to an HR career” #nextchat on Twitter. It’s basically a discussion held on Twitter where people talk about a specific topic, and yesterday i was all about how to prepare for and break into a career in HR. There was plenty of great discussion among the dozens of participants, but…

  • Job shadowing questions

    I\’ve been working with my local SHRM chapter to set a student program for job shadowing. Questions and ideas are bouncing around in my head, and it\’s going to be a great experience for both the students and the people who volunteer to help. I can still remember what it was like when I was…

  • HR-entry level questions and answers

    Recently Jason sent me an email about being in HR (entry level HR, to be specific). He gave me permission to post his comments and my responses below. I actually stumbled upon your blog/site while searching for tips on how to land an entry-level HR position. I am in the same boat as you (were)…

  • 3 Ways Entry Level HR Professionals Can Be More Relevant

    After a long and arduous job search, I finally landed my first entry level HR position a while back.  And even after earning a degree in HRM and successfully completing the PHR exam, I was still unprepared for what lay ahead.  However, I have since realized that my high level of preparation beforehand was extremely helpful…