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lise
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human resources
does anyone work in HR? i've been thinking of changing my career to HR but i dont know what is required and what companies look for? I have a masters but it is not in HR although i work with people daily. do i need a degree or could i take a couple of classes to get my foot in the door?
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Posted 1/16/08 9:26 AM  |
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Re: human resources
I don't know if it's a field you necessarily need a degree in, but I am pretty sure it's one that you basically need to start at the bottom, and then work your way up.
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| Posted 1/16/08 6:19 PM |
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Re: human resources
Posted by mzsocialworker1
I don't know if it's a field you necessarily need a degree in, but I am pretty sure it's one that you basically need to start at the bottom, and then work your way up.
ITA. I have a Master's in HR, and teach HR grad classes, so I thought I might be able to get in at a higher level (I have experience recruiting, etc). Most companies want someone with experience as an HR Generalist, which is pretty much the lowest level HR position. I wouldn't bother taking classes.
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| Posted 1/16/08 9:18 PM |
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lise
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Re: human resources
So how would someone like me with no HR experience get into the field? Should i just send out resumes for HR generalist positions and see what happens? any suggestions would be helpful
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| Posted 1/17/08 10:40 AM |
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nov04libride
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Re: human resources
Posted by lise
So how would someone like me with no HR experience get into the field? Should i just send out resumes for HR generalist positions and see what happens? any suggestions would be helpful
That seems like your best shot. Here on LI the positions were pretty low-paying...I saw $30-35,000 for most companies on LI.
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| Posted 1/17/08 11:30 AM |
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lise
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Re: human resources
what about in the city? i live on the borderline of nassau/queens
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| Posted 1/17/08 1:47 PM |
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Re: human resources
Posted by nov04libride
Posted by lise
So how would someone like me with no HR experience get into the field? Should i just send out resumes for HR generalist positions and see what happens? any suggestions would be helpful
That seems like your best shot. Here on LI the positions were pretty low-paying...I saw $30-35,000 for most companies on LI.
Wow thats it for generalist in LI-I am in the city and its close to 6 figures or over 
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Re: human resources
Posted by sometimesmommy
Posted by nov04libride
Posted by lise
So how would someone like me with no HR experience get into the field? Should i just send out resumes for HR generalist positions and see what happens? any suggestions would be helpful
That seems like your best shot. Here on LI the positions were pretty low-paying...I saw $30-35,000 for most companies on LI.
Wow thats it for generalist in LI-I am in the city and its close to 6 figures or over
I think even that depends. All the places in the city I have worked at least, I can pretty much guarantee HR people weren't making THAT much. And certainly not entry-level HR.
Maybe if you are at a larger company.
Message edited 1/25/2008 9:27:34 PM.
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Re: human resources
Posted by mzsocialworker1
Posted by sometimesmommy
Posted by nov04libride
Posted by lise
So how would someone like me with no HR experience get into the field? Should i just send out resumes for HR generalist positions and see what happens? any suggestions would be helpful
That seems like your best shot. Here on LI the positions were pretty low-paying...I saw $30-35,000 for most companies on LI.
Wow thats it for generalist in LI-I am in the city and its close to 6 figures or over
I think even that depends. All the places in the city I have worked at least, I can pretty much guarantee HR people weren't making THAT much. And certainly not entry-level HR.
Maybe if you are at a larger company.
That was for starting HR Generalists. People with no experience are making 6 figures in the city??
I teach HR classes in an MBA program and had a faculty meeting last week, and many of the other faculty were HR employees who were laid off. It seems like the first area to be cut when layoffs are occurring...
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