Best of Ask HRB: Human Resources Careers

Getting your first human resources job can be a real challenge.  Often, companies want a person with HR experience. But then how do you get HR experience if no one will give you a job?  Huge Catch-22.  That’s the dilemma from this reader:

I currently work in a dead end job where’s there is no place for me to move.  I have no real human resources experience and it seems like I’ll never get hired into an HR role. I’ve been sending out my resume but not getting any responses.  I applied for a position as the assistant to HR Director role but he kinda brushed me off.  I have no idea what part of HR I want to get into. There are so many options – I’m getting overwhelmed.   Any suggestions on what I can do?  How did you start?

Taking an entry-level role is a common way to gain experience.  Not only in HR but other professions as well.  Here are a few posts I’ve written in the past about human resources careers. I hope you find them helpful.

Getting a Start in Human Resources

Handling the Pressures of Work

Going From Specialist to Generalist

Career Paths

3 Pieces of Career Advice

What HR Wants to Do

 What advice do you have for someone trying to get an HR job right now?  Leave your thoughts in the comments.  Thanks!

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