Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Career In HR (But Were Too Scared To Ask)

There is no point being scared about asking the hard question before entering a career field, after all, its much better to go in with your eyes open than it is to get a surprise, nasty or otherwise when you are already in a job. With that in mind I have come up with the guide below that will answers all your question about a career in human resources, even the ones that you are afraid to ask. Read on to find out more.

 

What is the pay like?

 

Of course, the pay you receive will depend on the company you work for and the stage of your career you are at, but in general, you can expect a fair wage ranging from 24K to 26K for an initial post in HR. An amount that could rise to 50K or above with time and promotion, or even more if you choose to go into business for yourself and offer HR consulting to large international firms.

 

Where can I work?

 

One of the most burning questions that people want to know the answer to before they enter in the HR field is whereabouts they can work in this type of job. After all, few companies that in HR itself. Instead, it tends to be a department within an organisation like accounts, or sales.

 

Well, the answer to this question is just about anywhere that warrants someone to look after the employee side of things. This is course good news because it means that there are a variety of workplaces to choose from including corporate businesses, non-profit organisations such as charities, as well as institutions that deal in education and medicine.

 

Of course, there are now some companies that offer specialised HR consulting starting up too. Companies that allow small business start-ups to outsource their HR problems project by project. Something that means there are even more opportunities to consider for your HR career.

 

How can I get into HR?

 

There are several routes into HR that are worth considering. One is to begin as an assistant and learn solely on the job, although this is often surpassed by the change to get a cipd qualification as well as an apprenticeship in HR from the same provider. Something that allows you to both gain experience and a recognised qualification that can help your career.

 

Of course, there are degrees available in HR as well. Although, these are usually known as HMR or human resources management and can up to four years to complete.

 

Is it difficult?

 

Well, it depends what you mean by difficult, after all, most careers have their challenges whether you are working in the post room, or spending your days modelling bikinis on exotic beaches!

 

What you should be asking is whether HR is a career that is suited to your natural personality traits, something you can find out more about in the video below. Also, ask yourself whether HR will offer enough challenge to keep you interested over the course of your career, as this will be vital in maintaining your motivation and for preventing boredom from setting in.  

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