5 Steps to Successfully Begin A Career in HR
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Latest Student HR News & Insights
Explore five effective tools to enhance Power Skills, master them, and present them to employers for career success. Learn to navigate the skills-first job market.
Discover the top ten Power Skills essential for students and new grads entering the workforce. These skills complement technical HR expertise for career success.
Learn how new grads can effectively highlight Power Skills like communication, adaptability, and teamwork in resumes and interviews to stand out to employers.
Discover actionable strategies to develop soft skills like communication, teamwork, and time management as a student or new grad — before entering the workforce.
2025 HR grads can stand out by mastering AI skills, improving soft skills like communication, leveraging social media, and addressing the skills gap.
Discover ways to strengthen HR competencies, even if you cannot enroll in an internship. Sharpen your work skills with opportunities such as micro-internships.
SHRM Membership for Future HR Leaders
Kick-start your HR career with SHRM student membership; you'll gain exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and career support to stand out in the field. It’s more than a membership — it’s your launchpad to becoming a future HR leader.
“SHRM has an organization on campus. Being a member, you get a lot of exposure to guest speakers. Being knowledgeable about what’s going on in the industry allows you to have more background and insight when you’re entering a full-time job.”
Scott Rochman
Student Member, Pennsylvania State University
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Attend the largest HR conference in the world from June 29-July 2 in San Diego and take part in a specially curated experience for HR students! Tickets are available, but they're selling fast.
