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Getting a Job in HR: How to Get Your Foot in the DoorShelly Trent, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CAE, JCTC, JCDC
Meaning of thePhrase “GettingYour Foot in theDoor” Alludes to people selling things fromdoor-to-door and blocking the doorwith a foot so it cannot be closed onthem. Today, it means that you mustbreak through the barriers oftrust to network withprofessionals. Door-to-door salesmen were nottypically trusted, so it was difficult forthem to get an opening. Now, it refers to sellingYOURSELF as a product! Selling things like knifes, vacuumcleaners, food, soaps, medicine (snakeoil), encyclopedias, etc. . . . Thingsmany did not want to buy. The nice thing for you,however, is that you don’tactually have to knock ondoors! Use your HEAD to getin, not your FOOT!
Ways to “Getin the Door” Membership in SHRM shows you are serious about the professionBe a SHRMMember Get access to free webinars, toolkits, research, magazine, andmuch more Student membership is 49; professional membership is 229 Student members receive two years (after graduation) of 1/2-pricedues View a 10-minute webinar recording about SHRM membership forstudents at https://youtu.be/iPV1EVXuGQw
LinkedIn is one of the top ways to source candidates –- recruiterssearch on LinkedIn to find someone who fits their needs If you are not on LinkedIn and using it for intense networking andconnecting, you are missing out!Ways to “Getin the Door”LinkedIn Use LinkedIn as your own personal website –- market yourself likea product! No typos, all the sections filled in, professional-lookingphoto. LinkedIn is an online resume!Past session recordings: Using LinkedIn to Connect with Employerswith Matt Murry Slides RecordingMaking a Smooth Transition from College to HR Career with MattMurry Recording
Attend meetings of your localPROFESSIONAL SHRM chapter.Ways to “Getin the Door”Networking Sit with professionals you don’t alreadyknow! Dress appropriately for the event and bringcards and resumes. People are there to meet other people, soget out there. Networking takes work –- work it! Make first impressions COUNT!Past session recordings: Networking and Volunteering in SHRM to Get aJob in HR with Laura Wood Slides RecordingGetting the Job and Keeping the Job: Tips and Tricks with Zachary ParsonsSlides Recording
Do at least one HR internship –employers are looking to hiregraduates with at least 1-2 years ofexperience IN YOUR FIELD. Get theexperience before you finish school.Ways to “Getin the Door”Internships Do more than one if possible; eachsemester starting your sophomoreyear. (BTW, most colleges give youcollege credits for internships.) Work hard and get noticed. Dress professionally –- for the job youwant, not for the job you have.This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NCPast session recordings: The Value of Internships with Shelly TrentSlides RecordingDress for Success, Even in a Casual Environment with Vivian BladeRecording
KYSHRM has a VIRTUAL mentor programWays to “Getin the Door”Get a Mentor We make matches based on areas of interest in HR rather thanproximity/location Currently accepting applications for spring/summer Matches will be made in the next week or two, based on numbers Mentors can help you make connections for jobs, be a reference,help you with your resume, do a mock interview, etc.Past session recording: KYSHRM Mentor Program with Hope ZoellerSlides Handout Recording
Ways to “Getin the Door”Focus on YourElectives Take elective courses that will make you a better HRprofessional Managerial Finance vs. Golf Business Ethics vs. Philosophy 101Past session recording: Elective Courses That Will Make You a Better HRProfessional with Shelly Trent Slides Recording
If you are a member of the SHRM studentchapter or a professional chapter, be avolunteer leader. Do not put it on your resume if you are notactively involved.Ways to “Getin the Door”Leadership Some employers look at HR-relatedleadership volunteer roles as experience ifyou haven’t worked that much. Make a name for yourself within the HRcommunity. Show your leadership skills, professionalbehaviors, and communication skillsPast session recordings: Professional Behaviors to Get You Promoted withPatrick Smith RecordingBusiness Etiquette and Professionalism with Shelly Trent Slides RecordingCommunicating with Confidence with Shelly Trent Slides Recording
Get your resume ready andreviewed. Always have it with you!Ways to “Getin the Door”InformationalInterviews Job shadow or conductinformational interviews with HRprofessionals. Take them to coffee & ask foradvice on your job search or careerplans. Don’t ask for a job, however! Ask them to review your coverletters or help you negotiate anoffer.Past session recordings: Responding to Tough Interview Questionswith Shelly Trent Slides RecordingWriting Effective Cover Letters and Thank You Letters with Shelly TrentSlides RecordingNegotiating Total Rewards with Shelly Trent Slides Recording
Ways to “Getin the Door”Create an HRCareer Plan Create your own career plan for what you will accomplish withspecifics and dates Follow the plan to get career experiences, take certain courses,earn your degree, plan for certification, etc. Share it in interviews and show which items you haveaccomplished and which ones you are still working toward HR professionals will be impressed with your tenacity andplanning – just what they look for in employees!Past session recording: Career Management and Lifelong Learning: How toCreate and Follow Your Professional Development Plan with Shelly TrentSlides Recording
ges/SHRM-Essentials-of-Human-Resources.aspxWays to “Getin the Door”Earn an HRCertificate There are many available HRcertificates from collegecontinuing education departmentsand from SHRM. Earning a certificate in HR showsyour dedication to the field beyondyour coursework.
Ways to “Getin the Door”Earn aGraduateDegree CAUTION! Not all HR jobs require a graduate degree Some say certification is equal to a grad degree If your undergraduate degree is not in HR, a graduate degree withan HR focus could help you If your undergrad degree is in HR, an MBA is more likely to impressemployersPast session recording: HR Certification or Graduate School? Which IsRight for You? with Shelly Trent Slides Recording
HRCI – HR Certification InstituteWays to “Getin the Door”Earn an HRCertification SHRM There are MANY certifications for HR specialty areas(HRD, recruiting/staffing, payroll, compensation,benefits, etc.)
StudentEligibility forHRCICertificationwww.HRCI.org
StudentEligibility forSHRM-CPCertificationwww.shrmcertification.org
Ways to “Getin the Door”Earn aSpecialtyCredential Two new additions! (These are quite expensive, so these would befor professionals who are seeking promotions, new jobs, etc.)
How toTransitionfrom a Non-HRJob to HR Rewrite your resume with a focus on only those responsibilitiesthat relate to HR “Funnel” your resume with the most important info on the topPast session recording: Beat the Bots! Getting Your Resume Past theATS Slides Recording)
SHRM now offers an HR Registered Apprenticeship ProgramWays to “Getin the Door”Do an HRApprenticeship You DO NOT have to be a college student to participate and it’sfree You learn HR on the job and get paid; must commit to 18-24months with the employer You earn the SHRM-CP and take classesPast session recording: SHRM’s New HR Apprenticeship Program Slides Recording
Other pastsessionrecordings ofinterestAll past session recordings can be found ng-professionals
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events!
The University of LouisvilleStudent SHRM Chapterinvites you to participate intheir February 22nd programfrom 6-7 p.m. ET. Join theevent athttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89249984078#success
Shelly Trent, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CAE, JCTC, JCDCKYSHRM College Relations Directorshellytrent@live.com
SHRM now offers an HR Registered Apprenticeship Program You DO NOT have to be a college student to participate and it’s free You learn HR on the job and get paid; must commit to 18-24 months with the employer You earn the SHRM-CP and take classes Past session recording: SHRM’s New
