SCS Reader Says-I would love to make a career change and go into HR. What tips do you have for me to make this transition happen?

Answer:

Finding your passion in life is indeed a blessing! Paying it forward and helping others to blossom is as good as it can ever get. We are all energetically connected and whenever we support another in reaching and achieving their true potential/highest good, we help ourself! Being in service to others is a magnificent feeling, and I believe the secret to raising planetary consciousness!

Transitioning to an HR Career from Another Field

If you have a different academic background from that described, or you have been employed in another profession, a readily transferable, related academic background and related professional experience will help. Experience in general management and an understanding of business processes are vitally important. You may, therefore, wish to consider pursuing either an MBA or an MS graduate degree with a concentration in human resources in order to break into the field of HR.

When there are not sufficient numbers of qualified HR professionals with the preferred experience, employers occasionally hire other professionals who have related experience and who are willing to undertake additional education or training.

Those interested in HR as a profession can take college courses, attend seminars or take self-study courses as a beginning. In such circumstances, professional counselors might find opportunities in employer-sponsored employee assistance programs; teachers may be hired by training departments; or accounting, math and statistics majors could find employment in compensation and employee benefits. Law school graduates or attorneys may be hired to handle legal compliance or employee relations activities. Above-average communications skills are always essential for HR professionals. Since HR professionals handle confidential information, and must be comfortable interacting with employees at all levels, companies often seek people who are mature and experienced professionals—especially for higher-level positions in HR.