"WHY HR"

Here's what people working in HR say. What's your why? Find it with SHRM

95%

Offers a meaningful career

88%

Good career prospects

79%

Good earning potential

(2020 People Profession Survey)

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUCCESS

As a SHRM member, you’ll have a big community supporting and inspiring you. With access to more than 300,000 members worldwide, you’re never at a loss for role models, mentors, and those all-important connections to the people and opportunities that help you learn and advance now and throughout your career.

MAKE ALL THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
Members can find a mentor, internship and more with SHRM Connect.
Get involved with your local SHRM Chapter
Meet peers and pros, and learn HR beyond the classroom. Find your local chapter.

SOMETIMES IT IS ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW!

Expand your network at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2023 by connecting with industry experts, HR innovators, and thought leaders. Join us in Las Vegas June 11-14 to jump-start your HR career.

HEAR IT FROM THE PROS

Listen in as HR pros discuss career challenges and rewards during this sample Career Compass podcast!

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MENTORS MATTER

Strong mentorship leads to higher salaries, rapid career advancement, and greater job satisfaction.*
*Harvard Business Review

FIND A MENTOR ->

 

Be Ready for the Workplace & Inspired to Make it Better

SHRM membership includes all kinds of useful tools to help you land that first internship, mentorship or job. Join today to start using:

Resume and interview help
Make a great first impression with SHRM resume templates and interview questions & answers.
Job Search and Insights
See full-time or part-time jobs and internships with access to HRJobs.com. Get a detailed look at various HR positions with HR Jobs Career Insights.
Crucial HR Resources
Stay current with SHRM Student Webcasts and publications. Stand out from the pack by earning the SHRM-CP credential.

MEET, LEARN, GROW

SHRM membership brings many opportunities to learn from experts and grow your skills.

Annual Conference & Expo
Participate in best-in-class programming, countless networking opportunities and celebrate 75 years of SHRM.
Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Practicing HR requires specialized training and lots of support. SHRM Student members are eligible for scholarships, grants and awards provided by the SHRM Foundation.
SHRM Certification
Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s HR degree program? Start earning your SHRM-CP designation today.

Money isn’t everything, but…

...saving money makes sense. SHRM Student members can apply for scholarships, grants and awards provided by the SHRM Foundation, including:

Up to
$2,500

Undergraduate Scholarships

Up to
$5,000

Graduate Scholarships

Up to
$3,000

Conference Grants

Valued at
$1,250

SHRM Certification Professional Development Grants

5 venti frappeS Or A Successful CAREER IN HR? At $49, It’s a no-brainer.

 
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