Tag: entry level human resources
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Should I Apply for this HR Job or Not? [Reader Question]
Today’s question is from someone that is trying to get into the HR profession. It’s a common challenge, but her specific problem is whether this is coming too soon or if she is ready for the role. Check it out: Hello!! My name is Sam. I just started my educational journey in business, and eventually…
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Top 5 Things Hiring Managers want from Entry Level HR Candidates
Several years ago I did some really interesting research into what HR hiring managers wanted from candidates applying for entry level HR jobs. I wrote about some of the findings in two ultimate guides: How to Get into Human Resources Entry Level HR Jobs However, today I’d like to dig deeper into the concepts from…
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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…
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How to Learn HR for Free: A Practical Guide
Update: I published a newer version of this. You can find it here: 40+ Free HR Training Sources —— Recently on LinkedIn I saw someone asking how to learn HR. Specifically he was trying to learn compensation when he didn’t have a background/foundation in the topic. The people in the comments made some good suggestions,…
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HR careers: How to get a job in HR
If you’re trying to find out how to get a job in HR, you’ve come to the right place. It might surprise you, but I’ve only been in HR for about a year and a half at this point. I kicked off my HR career back in April 2009, and I’m amazed to see how…
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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…