How to Get Your First HR job
There’s really no time in your life like it. You’ve completed your formal education or training program and you’re ready to go forth into the world and secure your first fulltime permanent job. The difference is that this time, you’re not seeking summer, intern or co-op employment. You are looking to embark on a career. If you have your heart and sights set on a career in Human Resources (HR), there’s never been a more exciting time to “go for it.” The changing role of HR As a passionate and long-time practitioner in the field, I’ve seen HR go through many changes — one of the most positive of which is that the HR function is no longer perceived as an administrative, tactical and paper-pushing role. If your passion has led you to pursue a career in HR, here are some tips you might find helpful in landing that first HR job. 1 . Be open to exploring different HR areas. When starting your HR career, you might not know which HR area interests you the most or which area you hav