What Can I Do with a Major in…
Human Resource Management
Human resource management is a large network of functions concerned with managing people in work organizations. It includes recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, grievances, and advancement. HR managers design and manage processes and programs that create and sustain an effective workforce that supports the objectives of an organization. Professionals in this field need a wide variety of skills including accounting, statistics, legal knowledge, management, conflict resolution, communication, and persuasion. A major in human resource management and organizational behavior prepares graduates to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in business, government, and civic organizations.
The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to human resource management majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Customer Service Manager
Employee Relations Manager
Human Resource Manager
Human Resource Specialist
Insurance Agent/Broker
Insurance Underwriter
Manager of Employee Training and Development
Safety and Health Specialist
Senior Compensation Manager
Training and Development Specialist
Training Manager
Training Specialist
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Careers in Business (OCC 25)
Careers in Focus: Business Managers (OCC 25.7)
Careers in International Business (OCC 28)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Business Majors (OCC 26)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Human Resource Management Careers (OCC 113)
Opportunities in Property Management Careers (OCC 176)
Websites:
Miller College of Business— Human Resources and Organizational Behavior
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
InternshipsUSA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Society for Human Resource Management: http://www.shrm.org/
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org