Not for free. (Since You Asked ...).Q I am a recent graduate of The University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee. with a B.S. in human resource management. Most job openings require at least three years of experience. Because of this, I am considering volunteering my time to get a start in my field. If I do, what would be the best way to find potential employers? Also, what would be a reasonable amount of time to offer my services?--A.J. Berry Via the Internet A Don't be so quick to give away your services for free. Consider applying for an administrative position in HR, where you could expect a salary range in the low to mid 30s. According to Judy Jackson, vice president human resources of Digitas in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , it could be an excellent training ground if you choose the right firm. "Brush up on your computer skills and look for a mid-size company [between 300 and 500 employees] where there's a record of advancement. And then identify someone who could mentor you along," she advises. "As an assistant you can gain exposure to many aspects of HR, including recruitment and employee relationships." In an unstable job environment, trends in the area of human resources show growth, particularly in technology, where the Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) A research agency of the U.S. Department of Labor; it compiles statistics on hours of work, average hourly earnings, employment and unemployment, consumer prices and many other variables. expect opportunities for jobs to increase by 66%. And because HR has evolved from a "people friendly" or soft skills career to one that is more strategic in effecting a company's bottom line, human resource executives are found in every industry. Consider active involvement with the Society for Human Resource Management  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . (SHRM SHRM Society for Human Resource Management SHRM Saw Horse Roof Mount (construction) , www.shrm.org) and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (www .naaahr.org). which is holding a conference October 5-8 in San Francisco.--Sonia Alleyne Mail your career development questions to: Since You Asked, BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave,, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011, or send an e-mail to alleynes@blackenterprise.com. |
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