Human Resources
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Descriptive Career Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos021.htm
Job Banks and Searching Advice
Craigslist - Human Resource Jobs
Human resources jobs in the Boston area posted daily on Craigslist, the community bulletin board.
http://boston.craigslist.org/hum/
Monster.com Jobs in Human Resources
Daily national job postings, as well as career advice articles such as "HR 101" and "Get Inspired to Break In."
http://hr.monster.com/
Northeast Human Resources Association (NHRA) Career Center
Entry level and managerial human resources jobs and internships in the New England area.
http://www.nehra.com/index.php?option=com_careers&controller=jobs&view=index&Itemid=77
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Job Seeker Center
National job listings database and articles on career development in the human resources field.
http://jobs.shrm.org/jobseekerx/
Associations
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)
CUPA-HR supports and promotes human resources in higher education through a jobline, monthly newsletter, conferences, salary surveys, and more.
http://www.cupahr.org/
National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)
National professional development organization with an online career center and newsletter.
http://www.naaahr.org/
National Human Resources Association (NHRA)
Professional membership organization with local affiliates around the country.
http://www.humanresources.org/
Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA)
http://www.nehra.com/index.php
Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM)
http://www.shrm.org/
Certification Information
American Payroll Association (APA)
Web site features information about becoming a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
http://www.americanpayroll.org/
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
Administers tests to receive your PHR (Professional in Human Resoures) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification.
http://www.hrci.org/
National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS)
Certifies recruiting and staffing professionals nationally. Designations include Certified Personnel Consultants (CPC), Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialists (CTS), and the Physician Recruiting Consultant (PRC).
http://www.recruitinglife.com/EduCert/index.cfm
Graduate School Information
Graduate Programs in Human Resource Management
By the Society for Human Resource Management.
http://www.shrm.org/foundation/directory/
MassCIS
The Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) is available to Massachusetts residents and includes an Education & Training section. Click on "Graduate School Sort" to create a list of schools matching your preferences. From the Mass. Division of Career Services (DCS).
http://masscis.intocareers.org/
Market Trends
Survey & Benchmark Findings
From the Society for Human Resource Management. Includes reports on such issues as benefits, job satisfaction, skills needs and resources for the changing workforce, and the varying roles of HR.
http://www.shrm.org/surveys/
"Top Challenges Facing Your HR Department Now"
This article covers the "Workplace Forecast" 2008-2009 edition, released by the Society for Human Resources Management at their 60th annual conference and exposition in Chicago. It addresses issues such as the aging workforce and provides some answers. Written for HR Focus, Vol. 85 Issue 9, p1-14.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=33764449&site=ehost-live
Workplace Trends and Forecasting
From the Society for Human Resource Management. Includes latest, and special reports, as well as SHRM/Rutgers Leading Indicator of National Employment.
http://www.shrm.org/trends/
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