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Step 1: Define Research PurposeThe purpose of this research project is to assess how feasible it is for me to go into human resources.Step 2: Take a Mental InventoryThe program that I’m studying here will prepare me for a career in human resources because of the content of each class that I’m taking. Each builds upon the next to prepare me for this exciting field. I’ve always been a people person which will lend itself to helping me deal with tricky issues that may come up when dealing with how the human and business perspectives combine together. I pride myself on my communication skills as I naturally understand the best way to speak with others in a respectful manner. I’m very knowledgeable about computers and programs that I might come across during a day. I’ve had positions in the past that I feel will help me in my goal of working in human resources in that I’ve gotten to see how the different human resources departments ran in the respective companies, but also have a good background in customer service. Potential Job Title ListHuman Resource ManagerHuman Resource AssociateHuman Resource SpecialistRecruiterPersonnel ManagerStep 3: Formulate Research Questions:What types of human resource jobs can I get with the degree I'm earning with Penn Foster College?What kind of education, work experience, or special qualifications do I need to obtain a good job in human resources?Are companies in my area currently hiring for human resources?What tasks will I have in human resources?How much money can I expect to make?What kind of environment can I expect to work in and what kind of hours would I be facing?Step 4: Find SourcesI used the Occupational Outlook Handbook on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Web site () to get a great deal of information. I looked under human resources, which pulled up a topic entitled Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists. This is a general overview on all levels of working in human resources which will work for my desire to seek a job in this field.Searching the school library I found an article to use as an additional source. I used the Reading Room to locate the Business Week link. During my search of Business Week, I found this article about online recruiters moving from using websites like to headhunting off of Twitter and LinkedIn. The MLA citation for this article is:Boyle, Matthew. "Enough To Make Monster Tremble."?Businessweek?4138 (2009): 43-45.?Business Source Premier. Web. 26 Feb. 2012.Step 5: Answer Research QuestionsWhat types of human resource jobs can I get with the degree I'm earning with Penn Foster College?I will be able to get an entry level human resource job after earning my degree. According to BLS there is a large variety in what most companies are looking for education wise when hiring new human resource workers. Some companies do require a bachelor’s degree for their entry level positions, which means that I may have to continue on with my education. I may be able to find a place that will hire me while I continue my schooling.What kind of education, work experience, or special qualifications do I need to obtain a good job in human resources?According to BLS, it looks as though college graduates have the most luck with getting into these types of positions. Although, they do seem to be leaning more towards individuals that have earned a bachelor’s degree, but my degree will be helpful over other candidates with less education. There are professional organizations that I can get involved with that offer certifications that I can look into to bolster my resume when I graduate. My business background can be helpful in adding to my resume, as well.Are companies in my area currently hiring for human resources?According to the article by Boyle, I may have to look elsewhere for employment because of the tough competition of the current job market. BLS does have this career as one that is growing faster than the average, which is on my side for being able to get hired by a company that is in my immediate area. I would consider a longer drive time if necessary if the position is right.What tasks will I have in human resources?The tasks that BLS lists that I may have working in the field of human resources are as varied as the job titles that companies place on this. The basic tasks of hiring, firing, training recruiting and dealing with benefits are included in tasks that I may be working with at a new employer. As I expected, being able to deal with individuals is important when working in this type of position. Other tasks that I could be expected to do would to find ways to use employees the most effectively in the company and to help minimize the amount of employee turnover that a company has.How much money can I expect to make?BLS lists that employment specialists earn a median salary of $45,470 as of May of 2008. It also states that the lowest 10% earned less than $28,030 while the top 10% of earners had a base salary of $85,760. It would seem to me that I may start at the lower end, especially since I will not have a bachelor’s degree right away, but there is certainly room for improvement with the potential salary. Even the middle earners that are in the 50th percentile were at about $35,020 to $63,110. It appears from a chart on the BLS site that governmental workers make less than those in other fields. Although, the highest paid are those in more technical fields or recruiting higher level employees in management.What kind of environment can I expect to work in and what kind of hours would I be facing?According to the BLS website, I can expect to work in an office setting. Although, I may need to travel for recruiting purposes taking me out of that type of setting from time to time. Additionally, I would probably be working a standard 40 hour work week Monday through Friday, but as with the travel, I may be expected to work evenings or weekends depending on recruiting events. ................
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