Question:
I am interested in getting a job in the field of human resources. How do
I find out more about what options there are?
Answer:
Human resources is a field experiencing dynamic change these days. Many
companies are scaling back internal human resource departments and
outsourcing the functions to other companies. In fact, research shows that
over 70% of all companies outsource in some way and that the Human Resources
outsourcing industry will almost triple in the next 3 years.
That doesn't mean there are not career opportunities in HR. In fact, it
means just the opposite. But anyone entering the field in going to need a
broader base of skills that allow for working with "customers" versus
"employers".
Get connected with someone right now. If you do not know anyone locally, do
some research via this link--
http://myjobsearch.com/network/associations.html -- and find out the names
of people locally that may be able to provide you some personal insight.
Also consider asking your questions of an expert online at a web site like
www.xpertsite.com.
I'd also recommend visiting
www.workforceonline.com - a
site that specializes in human resources and that has an outstanding career
development center for HR professionals.
--Kelly Stone, myjobsearch.com
