Starting out...

How did you get your start doing hr generalist work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

I started in education and training. I have a MBA with a certificate in HR. My first HR position was with a resort as a manager. I was able to land a Directorship after about one year. Internships and moving up in an HR office with a larger company is a good way if you don't have a background in HR. The most important thing is to keep learning. The day you walking into a position you need to be ready for all situations from FMLA to ADA accommodations. Either situation can create a real liability for the company.

I've resently moved to Wichita and I'm trying to finish my second year of HR management.I'm working in a company structure not in HR. I'd like know how I can break in to HR and make a career of this wounderful field.Where is the market,and who is willing to help,and who do I see.

Max S in Derby, Kansas said: I've resently moved to Wichita and I'm trying to finish my second year of HR management.I'm working in a company structure not in HR. I'd like know how I can break in to HR and make a career of this wounderful field.Where is the market,and who is willing to help,and who do I see.

I was in college and working full-time. I was working as a Admissions Coordinator at a college. I went to the HR Director of the company I worked for and told him that I needed to do an internship for my HR Degree. He let me do my internship and then I was offered a position as an HR Coordinator. There are many different ways to enter HR. Sometimes, you just have to be a little creative. Its a very rewarding field to go into. I am currently the HR Director for a company of over 500 employees.

Also try to start as a HR Assistant. Research the companies. A small company may give you the opportunity that a fortune 500 company would not. I hope that I was able to help

HR Manager in Miami in Miami, Florida said: I was in college and working full-time. I was working as a Admissions Coordinator at a college. I went to the HR Director of the company I worked for and told him that I needed to do an internship for my HR Degree. He let me do my internship and then I was offered a position as an HR Coordinator. There are many different ways to enter HR. Sometimes, you just have to be a little creative. Its a very rewarding field to go into. I am currently the HR Director for a company of over 500 employees.

Also try to start as a HR Assistant. Research the companies. A small company may give you the opportunity that a fortune 500 company would not. I hope that I was able to help

I work for a company developing a new in house HR department. We have 40+ employees, any suggestions on how we should structure our new HR department. We outsourced the functions previously.