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Deal with People
Unpleasant/Angry People
Mostly Sitting
$58,350
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Human resources specialists must usually have a bachelor’s degree.
EducationApplicants seeking positions as a human resources specialist must usually have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
Coursework typically includes business, industrial relations, psychology, professional writing, human resource management, and accounting.
Work Experience in a Related OccupationSome positions, particularly human resources generalists, may require previous work experience. Candidates can gain experience as human resources assistants, in customer service positions, or in other related jobs.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsMany professional associations that specialize in human resources offer courses intended to enhance the skills of their members, and some offer certification programs. For example, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Although certification is usually voluntary, some employers may prefer or require it. Human resources generalists, in particular, can benefit from certification because it shows knowledge and professional competence across all human resources areas.
AdvancementHuman resources specialists who possess a thorough knowledge of their organization, as well as an understanding of regulatory compliance needs, can advance to become human resources managers. Specialists can increase their chance of advancement by completing voluntary certification programs.
Important QualitiesDecisionmaking skills. Human resources specialists use decisionmaking skills when reviewing candidates’ qualifications or when working to resolve disputes.
Detail oriented. Specialists must be detail oriented when evaluating applicants’ qualifications, performing background checks, maintaining records of an employee grievance, and ensuring that a workplace is in compliance with labor standards.
Interpersonal skills. Specialists continually interact with new people and must be able to converse and connect with people from different backgrounds.
Listening skills. Listening skills are essential for human resources specialists. When interviewing job applicants, for example, specialists must pay careful attention to candidates’ responses, understand the points they are making, and ask relevant followup questions.
Speaking skills. All specialists need strong speaking skills to be effective at their job. They often give presentations and must be able to clearly convey information about their organizations and jobs within them.
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Gender
Female
76.2%Male
21.4%Unknown
2.4%Ethnicity
White
78.1%Hispanic or Latino
14.0%Asian
6.1%Unknown
1.3%Black or African American
0.5%Languages Spoken
Spanish
75.0%French
5.6%Portuguese
2.8%German
2.8%Japanese
2.8%Swedish
1.4%Russian
1.4%Hindi
1.4%Urdu
1.4%Polish
1.4%Arabic
1.4%Korean
1.4%Bengali
1.4%Staffing Recruiter
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Schools
University of Phoenix
19.3%Strayer University
9.2%American InterContinental University
9.2%Liberty University
7.3%Ashford University
4.6%University of Oregon
4.6%University of Cincinnati
3.7%University of Texas at Austin
3.7%Cornell University
3.7%University of Kentucky
3.7%University of Colorado at Boulder
3.7%University of Missouri - Saint Louis
3.7%Indiana University of Pennsylvania
3.7%Kaplan University
3.7%University of South Florida
2.8%Southern Connecticut State University
2.8%Villanova University
2.8%University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2.8%California University of Pennsylvania
2.8%Auburn University
2.8%Majors
Degrees
Bachelors
43.0%Other
25.0%Masters
14.4%Associate
11.6%Certificate
3.8%Doctorate
1.1%License
0.9%Diploma
0.4%Staffing Recruiter
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