Preparing For A Career In HR

By Hedrick Lepsch


If you're currently trying to make your way in the business world, you are probably aware that many businessmen and women are extroverts. Extroverts are basically people who find their energy by being around other people.

In other words, every industry from medical caregivers to large business corporations to small mom and pop shops are in need of individuals with human resources experience and expertise. Because of the demand by all sectors of industry for human resource professionals, the number of individuals who are beginning to consider entering the human resources field is likewise growing.

While there is room for most individuals who are seeking a career in the human resources sector in the current job market, it is still important that those who so desire to enter the field of human resources are able to do so. With the right tips, tricks, and applied skill, most everyone who wishes to enter the field of human resources can do so.

Those who are desirous to enter the field of human resources will need to first understand that contrary to what some may believe, there are multiple pathways that can lead to a successful and fulfilling career in human resources that exist beyond simply attending school for the express purpose of entering the human resources field.

Preparation for one's career is can be seen as an important and essential step for any career, but for those who desire to enter the field of human resources, preparation is especially important as becoming fully prepared will enable a person to achieve the greatest successes possible. Preparing for a career in human resources can start for any person by taking the appropriate educational classes that will help to train them on human resource procedures.

You will still have to step outside your comfort zone a bit because you will still have to meet new people, but it won't be as difficult if you already know someone in the circle already. And although it sounds clich, the more networking-related conversations you have, the better you will get at them. Many introverted individuals become concerned with the "cold call." This means calling someone on the phone who you've never met before and trying to network.

By trying to talk with friends and family first, you reduce the need to make cold calls. Cold calls have actually been shown to be the least effective way to network, so that is good news for introverts. Many introverts also apologize when they are trying to network because they feel that they are imposing upon that person. Introverts need to realize that they need to stop apologizing while networking.

The first step to entering the field of human resources for many current human resource professionals has been to simply ask from their current employer to undertake a special assignment or task that would typically be performed by human resources professionals. Such projects or tasks may be to filter through applications for open positions, help fellow employees with their benefit concerns, become a liaison between the existing human resources department and the rest of the company or work force, or other similar projects.

As one can see, there are two basic ways that can help a person become an HR professional. The first is through schooling and the second is through asking an existing employer for additional HR responsibilities.




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