What is a director of industrial relations and how to become one

Key steps to become a director of industrial relations

1. Explore director of industrial relations education requirements

   Most common director of industrial relations degrees

   Bachelor's

   74.0 %

   Master's

   16.9 %

   Associate

   4.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific director of industrial relations skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Excellent Interpersonal	17.13%
   CRM	10.52%
   Business Development	10.22%
   Client Relationships	6.22%
   Business Plan	5.23%

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3. Complete relevant director of industrial relations training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors of industrial relations learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director of industrial relations based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director of industrial relations resumes.

4. Research director of industrial relations duties and responsibilities

   • Negotiate, manage and leverage industry association partnerships to support sales and marketing goals.
   • Provide strategic oversight and a strong business approach to managing existing systems and developing enhance models for future events.
   • Support on implementing new software (ERP - CRM) in the companies holding.
   • Stabilize CRM system, rebuild and realign talent, design new incentive program.

5. Get director of industrial relations experience

   Generally, it takes 8-10 years to become a director of industrial relations. The most common roles before becoming a director of industrial relations include manager, account manager team lead and account executive.

6. Apply for director of industrial relations jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a director of industrial relations job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams