How do I get my foot in the door in Human Resourcs? I am still a student.?
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You don't say where you are a student, but many universities have a local chapter of the Society for Human Resources and Clevland has an activer professional chapter with an office.
My advice is to begin to attend these chapter meetings as a student, and to explore possibilities of internships during the summer. Most employers...large ones...and there are many in Cleveland list internship programs on their job boards. To find these, go to the corporate websites and look for jobs or careers page and internship opportunities.
Hot Jobs, Monster, and Career Builder all have resources for intenships as well.
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Cleveland SHRM
Home Page: http://www.clevelandshrm.com
Chapter Office:
Phone: (216) 556-3855
There are many student chapters in Ohio. Check this link:
http://www.shrm.org/shrm-schapters/chapt...
Become an intern
Try volunteering for something to get experience. Try with a youth group or the city, get some PR experience under your belt. That goes a long way. Also take a couple of courses on your own in Psychology. 101 + 102. These you can do at home on the internet, via phone, but you must take your exams at a credited facility and let them know where you are going to take them if it is too far from where they say you exams must be taken. Then if they still wont let you in because of the none experience thing you can do the Psychology thing and get paid for that. Clinics and other Medical facilities will take a look at your resume then. Good luck.
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