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Career Choices in Human Resources

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The Difference Between Generalists & Specialists

Are you good with people? Do you like making others happy? Do you have an eye for details but also a keen understanding of the bigger picture? Then perhaps a career in human resources is for you.

Fundamentally, a human resource manager develops a company’s culture, maintains benefits and payroll, and recruits new hires. The HR manager is a pivotal position for any corporation, in every industry. Continue reading about HR career choices

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Training in HR Management

What is the Right Option for You?

There are many different training options available to help you jumpstart your career in human resource management. The trick is to select the program that is best for you. There are a variety of certificate and degree programs, ranging in time and cost, that are worthy of consideration.

By carefully considering exactly what you are looking for, whether it is an entry into your first HR job, a promotion into a managerial position, or a lateral move from one HR specialty to another, you can make an informed decision. Continue reading about training in HR management

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HR Professional Profile

Interview with Kathy DeCaprio, Senior HR Manager, Microsoft Corporation

What drew you to a career in human resources?

I was an athletic trainer in high school, which meant I spent a lot of time in the ER with injured athletes. I was very intrigued by the hospital room and the people who worked there. I began to wonder what kept people happy in that stressful sort of work environment.

I found out, ultimately, that there was a field called hospital administration, and also, human resources, devoted to just this. It is a field catered towards keeping a business and its employees functioning well. Read more about Kathy's experience

HR Recent Graduate Profile

Interview with Riani Townshend, Recent Graduate of the University of Washington and HR Professional, Amazon.com

What made you decide to pursue a career in HR?

HR is a great place to start out right after school, regardless of where you want to end up. It allows you to understand the hiring process of most major companies, and how to market yourself in the future. You learn a lot about yourself and the hiring process, and you learn skills you can take elsewhere. Communication and organizational skills are really honed in this position, and there is a lot of room for growth. Read more about Riani's experience

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