What is the best way to get a position in HR, specifically the recruiting department? I've looked at entry-level job databases, and there are only a few. I've got a bachelor in business administration concentrating in marketing and management. The only experience I have is as a receptionist and cashier clerk. Right now, I help my mom with a international real estate project with administrative work. I'm looking to get an entry-level HR job and eventually work my way up to a recruiting roll. But I don't know where to start. Any advice? P.S. - After applying for a position in a company, how long should you expect a call from the employer? Thanks, all
depends on the impression you make. I have honestly come to the conclusion that your experience doesn't even matter, its just how you "sell" yourself.
eeek, thanks for the heads up. If I don't get a raise next month, I'll be lookin for a new job anyway.
Since MLB testing won't catch it, your best bet is human growth hormone. Five years ago, I would have recommended to go to BALCO, but now I don't know any sources. But I hope you can hit now. If you can't hit, all the steroids aren't going to make you into a HR hitter.
Frankly, you shouldn't unless it's a small company. You'll be lucky if an actual human being ever sees your resume. Because companies today get so many resumes, they now have software that deletes resumes that don't have certain key words in them. The trick is guessing what those key words are. Sad but true. EDIT: I know, I know... I'll post it before anyone else does:
Thanks for the replies so far. I'm trying to get my foot in the door at a nearby hospital's Human Resources department, but I haven't received any calls back. My next step is to look at a staffing firm. If anyone knows any good ones, I'd appreciate the knowledge. @weslinder...haha @bladeage...how's it like working for an HR department? do you work more individually or in a group, do your co-workers change a lot as far as turnover rate, how much flak do you get, etc. Thanks in advance I guess it's weird that someone actually WANTS to work for HR. My reason is that eventually, I'd like to start my own medical staffing agency. Nurse recruiting is my goal. So far, I've got the basic/textbook know-how in the industry, the resources for personnel, but I lack the real-world experience. My rat race has begun.
Try and get some experience with with psychology and/or public relations. That would definitely help your position as an HR person.
