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3 Top Tips for Climbing the HR Career Ladder

October 26, 2020 by Tim McMahon

When we think of HR or Human Resources we usually think of the gatekeepers to getting the job that we want. But… what if you want to get a job as a gatekeeper?

Pursuing a successful career in human resources is a challenging task, there’s no denying that. If you want to increase your chances of reaching the top of this particular career ladder, it’s essential that you put the advice laid out below into practice.

Here are three tips for climbing the HR career ladder:

Attain a Good Education

If you want to stand out from the crowd in your talent pool, you need to go above and beyond to showcase your industry expertise. The best way to do this is to attain a high level of education in your field. Most of your contemporaries will have been awarded bachelor’s degrees in either business management, economics, finance, or psychology. To showcase the fact that you are a more attractive job candidate than them, you could get yourself a B.S or better yet a Master of Science degree specifically in the HR field.

If you can’t afford to put your career on pause in order to go back to university you can enroll in an online course like Touro University MS in Human Resource Management, you will have the opportunity to study whenever, wherever, and however you like. This curriculum is taught 100% online, which means that you won’t have to worry about it disrupting your day-to-day working schedule. Once you graduate, you will be ready to take on a variety of leadership roles in the field of HR, including labor relations management.

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Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: career, HR, human resources

5 Jobs Every Company Needs and How You Can Get One

March 18, 2020 by Guest Contributor

There are hundreds of job titles out there, but many are specific only to a certain field or industry. There are some, however, that are needed in every single company. Here are some of the most common and how you can get hired to these positions.

Accountants

Every company needs accountants to keep their financial records in order, send invoices to their clients, pay their bills on time and handle their tax filings. To become an accountant, you will need a degree in accounting. Earning a Certified Public Accountant designation can increase job prospects. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for accountants and auditors was $70,500 in May 2018.

Human Resources

Human resources professionals are [Read more…] about 5 Jobs Every Company Needs and How You Can Get One

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: Accountants, human resources, IT Professionals, Marketers, Representatives

Certifications to Consider for Making the Job Hunt Easier

January 22, 2020 by Guest Contributor

There’s no question that getting a high-quality job isn’t easy. However, there are many ways you can make yourself more marketable to various companies. One example is by becoming 1 of the 4 Americans who are certified in some field.

There are a variety of different types of certifications that can ultimately help you get hired. Here are four such examples.

Human Resources Certifications

Of the various certifications listed here, this is the most industry-specific. Human Resource Certifications, such as Professional or Senior Professional, are basically requirements to work in the Human Resources field. In that sense, they won’t just help you get a job in this area: They are essential if Human Resources is your field of choice.

Google Certifications

A Google certification can be very helpful when it comes to getting you high-quality tech jobs. There are many different types of Google Certifications that you can get, including certification in AdWords, Google Analytics, Publisher and more.

The best thing about such a certification is that there are countless industries and fields which a Google Certification can be useful in. As such, this is a very broad certification which can be extremely helpful in the future. [Read more…] about Certifications to Consider for Making the Job Hunt Easier

Filed Under: Experience Tagged With: certifications, Google, human resources, Microsoft, Sales

4 Educational Paths for Those Interested in Career Leadership Roles

March 6, 2018 by Guest Contributor

There are many educational pathways if you’re interested in being a leader in your industry. They only real qualification is that you’re passionate about what you want to do. Here are some pathways for you consider to get you into a leadership position.

Training and Development Manager

Training is a vital part of all industries. As a training manager, you would develop the programs that educate those entering your industry. Many training managers play a significant role in developing their current workforce’s skills. This allows employees to move up within the company. You would also be tasked with managing the budget of your department. Having a background in adult education would be beneficial to get you on the path to becoming a training manager. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics “The median annual wage for training and development managers was $105,830 in May 2016. Employment of training and development managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects should be favorable due to the constant need for workplace training and education.”

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Nursing is a demanding career that has many rewards. If you are currently working in another field, [Read more…] about 4 Educational Paths for Those Interested in Career Leadership Roles

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: Emergency Management Directors, human resources, Mamager, Nurse, public administration, Training and Development

Great Jobs for Those with a College Degree

May 30, 2012 by Tim McMahon

College Degrees Lead to Good Jobs

Ask anyone who is carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars in college loans and they will tell you that a degree is an expensive investment. And like any investment you should be concerned with ROI (Return On Investment) or the value you get back for not only the money you invest in your education but on your time investment as well.

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College degree,  Will Folsom(Flickr.com)

Research proves that those with college degrees are higher earners and suffer less unemployment on average than those with only a high school degree. Since a college degree is a smart investment, why not choose a degree program that promises a strong return?

The following jobs for college grads tend to be in high demand and have higher wages.

Human Resources

Working in human resources means dealing with hiring, firing, and other administrative management of the work force. No matter what the size or the purpose of a company, if there is more than one employee, there is a need for a human resource administrator. According to the US department of labor, the estimated rate of growth for these positions is over 20 percent for the next six years. With salaries averaging over $100,000, a college degree based in human resources is a safe bet for a strong return.

College Degrees Preparing You for a Human Resources Career

Many colleges offer a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and although there are also Associates degrees available, many experts agree that an Associates degree is no longer enough to get anything less than the lowest level human resources positions.

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Filed Under: Education, Employment Tagged With: college degrees, education, human resources, information technology, jobs, nursing

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