How do I get into HR?

[twilliams406]

Hello,

I've been working in general office environments for over 15 years, and while I have no formal HR training, and haven't had a job that was technically an HR position, I've found myself gravitating to such issues over the last few years. (I've often worked in small offices that don't have HR departments, and have ended up fulfilling many of those duties, if not officially.) My question is, what's the best way for me to get a job in HR that takes into account my experience? Something that isn't entry-level, basically-- I can't afford to take too much of a step back financially, and I'm hoping that I can use my real-world experience to my advantage. Grad school isn't an option for the same reason, but I would be open to some kind of certification program if that was the only/best way to get in. Thanks in advance for your help!

[nelson]

I'd highly suggest temping. Temping is a great way to get your foot in the door to HR. If you do a great job, some companies might even buy you out and hire you on permanantely. Another route you may take is possibly take an office job with the skills you have and try to move into the HR internally. Good luck!

[amber]

I went to college for Business Administration focusing on human resource management. I had a hard time getting my foot in the door with an associate’s degree, so I got my bachelors degree. There were so many more opportunities available to me. I have heard of companies that promote from within and that might be your best option if your not wanting to attend college.

[sweetpoison]

I think you should join some firm which is not very big but still has an HR department and from there you will get an HR job profile. Otherwise sit for an interview and explain them your situation.

[sweetpoison]

Actually i think HR is a very professional job and companies prefer the student from an administrative college to take that post, ive faced this problem myself as i am not an mba student still wanted to get into HR.

[corrupted]

The thing that gets me all the time is hiring someone from outside the loop who has a better education but no experience in that company, where as hiring someone from inside the loop who doesn't have the school education but the actual job experience. Alot of good people are looked over for this reason.

[chompz]

Joining a temp agency will help out a lot, they will be able to fit you with a company that will best suit your needs as well as theirs. Many people are hired out of temp agencies as well. It shows the managers and bosses how you work in their office environment and in some cases, that's how they 'interview'.