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John C Most entry-level HR positions require or prefer a BA or MA in HR. As a current paralegal (with exp. in workers' comp, employee claims, misc. HR duties within my company) with a mere English degree, how would you evaluate the following methods to supplement my education: obtaining Certificate in Human Resources Mgmt from my state's university; taking accounting, economics, etc. courses at a comm. college; or biting the bullet and pursuing an MBA program? Is there anything else I should consider?

88 weeks ago from Human Resources

Sarah K. Shinkle: SPHR or PHR certification: www.HRCI.com, or list your HR skills right from ...MoreSPHR or PHR certification: www.HRCI.com, or list your HR skills right from the start in your resume/cover letter. I'm in the same situation with an I/O Psych MS which is not an MBA but it is related. I like to highlight my talents and knowledge over the degree because experience is often more valuable to potential employers anyway. (at least it is to me!) I hope this helps
88 weeks ago

Sarah K. Shinkle A nifty presentation tool I've been using lately: www.prezi.com I like the nonlinear format, a serious alternative to ppt. Also, mindmeister.com provides a tool for mindmapping check them out if you feel constrained like I do by the limitations of the linear format of presenting

113 weeks ago

Jenn Pedde Are you looking for work in New York? My staffing firm has a number of great positions open - including working for a Brokerage Consulting Firm in a customer service/admin/projects kind of capacity. If you're interested, send a message to me at JPedde@meritpersonnel.com with your resume. We're looking for STRONG MS Office (all) experience, and 1-2 years with admin/project work.

118 weeks ago from We're Hiring

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Jenn Pedde: Ok, this particular position is not a consultant position - but send me your resume for future opportunitiess. MoreOk, this particular position is not a consultant position - but send me your resume for future opportunitiess. jpedde@meritpersonnel.com
118 weeks ago

V. Holman: Ok Jenn thanks!
118 weeks ago

Sarah K. Shinkle Hello, I'm a grad student looking to come up with a research proposal in I/O psych. I'm interested in counterproductivity or workplace deviance, any suggestions/real world experiences? Thanks

119 weeks ago from Human Resources

Bryan Baldwin: Sarah - there's a lot of interest in how personality aspects impact CWB. From an applied perspective I'm interested in not only how to select out ...MoreSarah - there's a lot of interest in how personality aspects impact CWB. From an applied perspective I'm interested in not only how to select out folks with a proclivity to demonstrate these behaviors but how to successfully manage them.
114 weeks ago

Sarah K. Shinkle Hey everyone, I'm a grad student studying I/O psych. I'm looking for a summer internship but I've been to job fairs and tried cold calling with no luck. Any advice?

119 weeks ago from We're Hiring

Timothy Johnson III: Hi Sarah. I've had very little experience with job fairs. Have you considered calling alumni from your college, and seeing if you create an ...MoreHi Sarah. I've had very little experience with job fairs. Have you considered calling alumni from your college, and seeing if you create an internship in at of their firms or a department they work in? Might be worth a shot. Also, www.experience.com might be of some help.
119 weeks ago