I know that human rescoures is a pretty indemand job right now, and might want to look into that, but wasn't sure what degree I would need. Maybe like a Liberal Arts thing or a Social Studies?
2006-08-09 06:10:20 · 6 answers · asked by NY Lady 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Liberal Arts is a good base for any job you might want to go into, for it rounds you out, and gives you a fuller view of our life's experiences(along with living itself, natch). A few psychology courses would come in handy, as human resources deals with people.
A course load involving business classes also would be helpful, I should think. Human resourses involves not just the hiring of people, but also the managing of groups of people,and there is a knack to it.
If you are seriously interested in that, write the human resources department of a business, or of the school you are to attend. Ask the human resources director how his/her day goes, how he/she got interested in the position, and the challenges he/she faces evry day, and tell them of your interest in this field. Ask several people about this, and your guidance counselor, too--he or she might have some books that you can get to learn more.
People are complex creatures, and dealing with them takes a special touch. If this fascinates you, go for it, and I wish you good fortune in your seeking.
2006-08-09 06:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by Tina L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Business Schools have a Human Resource major. The focus will be mainly on private business, large corporate companies. Definitely look there. Another area would be the Social Work College they will have a similar Human Resource major but more tailored for the public sector, government jobs.
2006-08-09 07:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mike from FSU 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Business Degree.
2006-08-09 06:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by voandginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many business schools offer a degree or concentration in Human Resources. And that's good for someone who wants to start a career in that field. Many HR recruiters and interviewers come with degrees in psychology because they learn how to "read people," which is a highly valuable skill.
2006-08-09 07:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should combine business with psychology. Business would give you knowledge of management tools and also business regulations and probably labor laws. Psychology is useful for assessing candidates, and also for communication and conflict resolution skills.
2006-08-09 06:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by cmm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to talk to the Sociology Dept.
2006-08-09 06:16:21 · answer #6 · answered by El Tigre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋