Top 5 Reason To Choose A Career In HR

Ever thought about joining the human resources (HR) profession? I have been in HR since my first internship in college and have found it to be my calling.  The work is dynamic, impactful, diverse and compensation is competitive.  It provides me a good mix of the business experience and privilege to help others that I was seeking for my future career as a college student.  Everyday I have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while helping to accomplish organizational goals.

Here are the top 5 reasons I find compelling why one might choose to join the HR profession:

1.       The work is varied and dynamic- involved in a wide range of activities providing engaging and diverse work opportunities; recruitment, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits and performance management.

2.       There are diverse career paths- can specialize in specific areas of HR or pursue opportunities in leadership or executive positions that extends beyond HR into other areas of organizational strategy and management.

3.       Opportunity to make an impact- play a critical role in shaping and organization’s culture and strategy, improving employee engagement and satisfaction, and driving positive change.

4.       The work is meaningful- can see the direct impact of the work of employees’ lives; providing a sense of fulfillment and meaning.

5.       Great career progression- offers opportunities for growth and career progression in various organizations and industries, from start ups to large corporations.