Going the Distance with a Human Resources Degree
by Chloe Dowley
chloe.dowley@careerschooldirectory.com
Career School Directory Columnist
Are you open-minded enough to supervise employees from all walks of life? Interested in the people behind the product? If so, a degree in human resources may be the perfect fit for you!
The Human Face of Business
To run an effective business, you need the right people working for you. Human resources specialists are responsible for matching the right applicants to the right jobs. As a professional in this field, your duties might include coordinating employee benefits and recruiting and hiring new staff. In many companies, members of the human resources department also coordinate strategic planning activities with upper executives.
Preparing Yourself from a Distance
If you're interested in working in the field of human resources, it's now easier than ever to get training. Many schools offer
online degrees, allowing you to earn a bachelor's or MBA degree in human resources from the comfort of home. While course requirements will vary by institution, both distance learning and campus-based degree programs offer training in development, organizational structure, and compensation.
A Resourceful Profession
Of course, before you commit your time and effort to a degree program in human resources, you should first consider your future as a graduate in the field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in human resources is expected to grow by as much as 26 percent through 2014, with a special demand for professionals educated in the training, development, and recruitment aspects of human resources.
So put your people skills to the test! Sign up for some distance learning courses in human resources, or go all-out and invest in that MBA degree. Not only will you be helping yourself develop the skills to find a great new job, but you'll also learn to help others launch their careers. As a human resources specialist, it's all in a day's work.
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About the Author
Chloe Dowley is writer, educator and Spanish interpreter. She earned her B.A. in education and sociology at Swarthmore College.
Posted on May 11, 2007 at 10:39 AM
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