April 15th, 2010
I have about 6 years HR experiences (Organizational Dev, Employee Relations, Training, Admin.) I just got a job offer as an executive search consultant. This sounds like a great job for my personality as I love networking and prefer a fast pace life. Plus I’m still relatively young and a bit sick of being bogged down by a 9-5 job.
The problem is I anticipate only being a headhunter for 2-3 years.
I am not sure if I can go back to being a HR, Recruitment or Training Mgr after the 2-3 years.
I hate to say but this probably has one of the highest burnout rates of all types of jobs out there. Unless you work in one of the few reputable specialized firms, you probably have very little respect for yourself in a little while.
It’s an unbelievably tough job in which you need to canvas potential customers for likely job prospects to fill. You’ll need to look through about 400 resumes a day. Since it’s commission based, there’s a dire need to canvas the positions and look through the resumes as fast as possible.
In addition, you’ll have to try to convince likely candidates to switch out of their current jobs with the likeliness the next job will be better. Since you want to convince them without suspicion, you’ll have to use your lunch periods to talk to them during theirs or talk to them around 5-6pm.
Finally, expect people to treat you as poorly as possible because you’re considered in one of the lowest positions one can attain.
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April 15th, 2010
I have about 6 years HR experiences (Organizational Dev, Employee Relations, Training, Admin.) I just got a job offer as an executive search consultant. This sounds like a great job for my personality as I love networking and prefer a fast pace life. Plus I’m still relatively young and a bit sick of being bogged down by a 9-5 job.
The problem is I anticipate only being a headhunter for 2-3 years.
I am not sure if I can go back to being a HR, Recruitment or Training Mgr after the 2-3 years.
I hate to say but this probably has one of the highest burnout rates of all types of jobs out there. Unless you work in one of the few reputable specialized firms, you probably have very little respect for yourself in a little while.
It’s an unbelievably tough job in which you need to canvas potential customers for likely job prospects to fill. You’ll need to look through about 400 resumes a day. Since it’s commission based, there’s a dire need to canvas the positions and look through the resumes as fast as possible.
In addition, you’ll have to try to convince likely candidates to switch out of their current jobs with the likeliness the next job will be better. Since you want to convince them without suspicion, you’ll have to use your lunch periods to talk to them during theirs or talk to them around 5-6pm.
Finally, expect people to treat you as poorly as possible because you’re considered in one of the lowest positions one can attain.
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April 15th, 2010
What are some questions they ask?
Can they ask why the applicant is no longer working there?
I understand they can ask the salary, title of the former employee, and duties, what type of worker they are.
But can they ask why you are no longer working there?
Isn’t that hurting the applicants chances of getting hired?
Only people that work in HUman Resources, please answer the question thanks
the key question they ask your former employer is….
"would you rehire this person?"….
if the answer is no,the new company will not hire you…
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April 15th, 2010
What are some questions they ask?
Can they ask why the applicant is no longer working there?
I understand they can ask the salary, title of the former employee, and duties, what type of worker they are.
But can they ask why you are no longer working there?
Isn’t that hurting the applicants chances of getting hired?
Only people that work in HUman Resources, please answer the question thanks
the key question they ask your former employer is….
"would you rehire this person?"….
if the answer is no,the new company will not hire you…
Posted in human resources salary | 3 Comments »
April 15th, 2010
i’ve recently landed on my dream job. i was pretty much got the offer on the spot but waiting for the checks now. but just a little bit worry /paranoid about the checks:
5 years ago, i submit my 2 wks notice after i got a firm offer from another place, and my boss’s boss went crazy. She walked me out the same day and accused me stealing ( i DID NOT and explained to her very clearly). i am kind of worry if she would fabricate something bad and add to my profile, and scare away my new company.
also, i hold 2 position at this company, and i only put one title on my resume, so the title probably won’t match when the verifier calls. would this be a problem?? My title is Business Analyst and i was doing Sr. BA’s work, and moved to a totally different department and served my last year. but i only put down Sr. Business Analyst in my resume…..
could this possibly hurt me? thanks a ton….
They only way to know for sure is spend $15 on a background check on yourself and see what results come up.
I would recomend http://www.easybackgroundchecks.com , they offer a good service for a low price.
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April 15th, 2010
i’ve recently landed on my dream job. i was pretty much got the offer on the spot but waiting for the checks now. but just a little bit worry /paranoid about the checks:
5 years ago, i submit my 2 wks notice after i got a firm offer from another place, and my boss’s boss went crazy. She walked me out the same day and accused me stealing ( i DID NOT and explained to her very clearly). i am kind of worry if she would fabricate something bad and add to my profile, and scare away my new company.
also, i hold 2 position at this company, and i only put one title on my resume, so the title probably won’t match when the verifier calls. would this be a problem?? My title is Business Analyst and i was doing Sr. BA’s work, and moved to a totally different department and served my last year. but i only put down Sr. Business Analyst in my resume…..
could this possibly hurt me? thanks a ton….
They only way to know for sure is spend $15 on a background check on yourself and see what results come up.
I would recomend http://www.easybackgroundchecks.com , they offer a good service for a low price.
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April 15th, 2010
I think I want to work in human resources. What are some aspects of the job that you love or hate about human resources? Do you need a degree specifically in human resources to get an HR job? Any suggestions to learn more about this career?
Stuff I love is numerous: developing/rolling out new policy, setting training standards, ensuring consistency across all business areas, and staffing – I LOVE all things staffing (job descriptions/postings, interviewing, hiring), and every once in a while, I turn an employee around – that is pretty cool.
I hate firing folks. But it has to be done. I am thorough and detail oriented which has served me well (it’s hard to argue with the facts). I hate the sometimes wishy-washy direction from CEOs who are disconnected with the world and how the company mission fits into it. That can be tough – but sometimes you just have to love what is fed to you.
If you are in the exploring phase, this is what I recommend: do some basic searches on any of the job sites. Search with the keyword of human resources and see what you get. Read all the jobs and the job descriptions. See what jobs are a fit for what you like. Get some books form the library on the areas that are of interest to you and read up on them to see if you still are interested. IF you are, yes a degree helps – A LOT. Some colleges offer BAs in HR centered areas but not all so you will need to research the colleges near you. Once you get a degree, you will be starting at the basic level, as a generalist more than likely. It’s an area that will expose you to all sorts of aspects of the job. IF you still like it, I recommened going for a certification in HR rather than masters. Look into a PHR – it carries a lot of clout in the field. If you get this, it will give you a boost above your peers and may help you land a better job – and one that offers tuition reimbursement – if you still want to go further, go for your masters – but do it on someone else’s dime.
Hope that helps
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April 15th, 2010
I think I want to work in human resources. What are some aspects of the job that you love or hate about human resources? Do you need a degree specifically in human resources to get an HR job? Any suggestions to learn more about this career?
Stuff I love is numerous: developing/rolling out new policy, setting training standards, ensuring consistency across all business areas, and staffing – I LOVE all things staffing (job descriptions/postings, interviewing, hiring), and every once in a while, I turn an employee around – that is pretty cool.
I hate firing folks. But it has to be done. I am thorough and detail oriented which has served me well (it’s hard to argue with the facts). I hate the sometimes wishy-washy direction from CEOs who are disconnected with the world and how the company mission fits into it. That can be tough – but sometimes you just have to love what is fed to you.
If you are in the exploring phase, this is what I recommend: do some basic searches on any of the job sites. Search with the keyword of human resources and see what you get. Read all the jobs and the job descriptions. See what jobs are a fit for what you like. Get some books form the library on the areas that are of interest to you and read up on them to see if you still are interested. IF you are, yes a degree helps – A LOT. Some colleges offer BAs in HR centered areas but not all so you will need to research the colleges near you. Once you get a degree, you will be starting at the basic level, as a generalist more than likely. It’s an area that will expose you to all sorts of aspects of the job. IF you still like it, I recommened going for a certification in HR rather than masters. Look into a PHR – it carries a lot of clout in the field. If you get this, it will give you a boost above your peers and may help you land a better job – and one that offers tuition reimbursement – if you still want to go further, go for your masters – but do it on someone else’s dime.
Hope that helps
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April 12th, 2010
Hank Aaron obviously is the former Brave with the most CAREER home runs. So, who’s number two?
No correct answers yet…
Read the question. Answer the actual question… not what you think the question is.
The answer is NOT Dale Murphy… and as much as you think it might be… it is NOT Eddie Matthews either.
Babe Ruth, who played one season and hit (if I rember correctly) six home runs for the Boston Braves.
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April 12th, 2010
What specific skill does a person need to have to be in human resources?
How many years of college?
Average Salary?
Specific skills(ex.listening, organization, hardworking)?
What type of things does human resources do?
Would it help to be strong in math, science, social studies, or languge arts?
They do hiring, payroll and benefits. It depends on the company hiring as to what they want – someone with a four year degree or you could get your foot in the door and work your way up. The pay depends on the company. You’d better have patience and attention to detail.
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