Searching for a job?
I was recently asked to give some advice to a person looking for an HR role. I came up with the following list and thought I should keep, just in case the big blue U and I ever decide to part ways…
1. Keep in touch with previous employers and recruitment agencies that have contacted you, both for the search and in case anything comes up with them. Previous tenure and exposure will count for something.
2. Use your professional and social backgrounds as access to HR roles in different areas. It should position you above other candidates as you can associate with the people you would be working with/for. For me, this means retail, hospitality and sports as avenues.
3. To get ahead of other HR candidates, a knowledge of certain HR systems would beneficial. Some research/understanding of systems such as Peoplesoft or SAP HR modules would assist. Look into these courses for some experience (and not just google search them!).
5. Build your HR knowledge by attending some HR summits/conferences. Knowing the HR climate and upcoming issues will always be useful in interviews.
1. Keep in touch with previous employers and recruitment agencies that have contacted you, both for the search and in case anything comes up with them. Previous tenure and exposure will count for something.
2. Use your professional and social backgrounds as access to HR roles in different areas. It should position you above other candidates as you can associate with the people you would be working with/for. For me, this means retail, hospitality and sports as avenues.
3. To get ahead of other HR candidates, a knowledge of certain HR systems would beneficial. Some research/understanding of systems such as Peoplesoft or SAP HR modules would assist. Look into these courses for some experience (and not just google search them!).
5. Build your HR knowledge by attending some HR summits/conferences. Knowing the HR climate and upcoming issues will always be useful in interviews.