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*Compensation and Benefits Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Rail Transportation 140 $59.08 $122,880 Natural Gas Distribution 60 $53.42 $111,120 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 180 $51.06 $106,210 Activities Related to Credit Intermediation 240 $49.55 $103,070 Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals 50 $48.92 $101,750 *Training and Development Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean ...

Don’t think about it. Just answer me quickly: Is HR fatally flawed? How many of you answered yes? When I first started writing this in April, I said yes too. Yes, this has been on my mind since April, sitting in my draft folder waiting for me to answer the question. And I can tell you, if I waited until I ...

Like many people trying to get into HR, Andrea Battle spent months applying for listed positions without success. Battle had decided to make the move from university administration to HR, so she initially focused on rewriting her resume to target her newly chosen field. However, she had little success when she applied for HR vacancies. "I knew I could convey my ...

Cool HR readers, this one's for you! I asked a question, "What's so cool about HR?" and you answered. On the Twitter front,@adowling says making offers to qualified job candidate & letting frustrated employees vent is cool and @beneubanks says it's finding, developing, motivating, rewarding, & retaining talent- this ain't your daddy's personnel department! There is tons of coolness in the ...

*Compensation and Benefits Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 500 $53.70 $111,690 Edison, NJ Metropolitan Division 270 $53.30 $110,860 New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division 2,370 $53.16 $110,570 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 480 $52.89 $110,000 Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division 230 $52.81 $109,840 *Training and Development Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* ...

Too many job seekers stumble through interviews as if the questions are coming out of left field. But many interview questions are to be expected. Study this list and plan your answers ahead of time so you'll be ready to deliver them with confidence. What Are Your Weaknesses? This is the most dreaded question of all. Handle it by minimizing your ...

Which HR degree is right for me? HR draws from a number of disciplines, and many successful HR professionals have degrees in psychology, sociology, business, education, and other social sciences. It is worthwhile, however, if you are considering a long-term career in human resources, to explore HR-specific degree programs. Click below for a roundup of the kinds of HR degrees you ...

HRGuru's job search capabilities offer a lot more value to those searching for HR jobs than might be noticed at a first glance. We can help you find exactly the jobs you are looking for - this article will help you get the most out of your search for HR jobs. Seven Secrets: Power Job Searching Awaits We can help you ...

It seems like the number one question asked on the Human Resources message board is, "How can I break into HR?" These Monster users followed their dreams. So for all of you who have hit the wall in your job search and are ready to give up, these stories are for you. Richard's Path to Recruiting I began a career in ...

Question: What do a minister, a real estate broker and a lawyer all have in common? Answer: They all work in HR now, and each can prove it doesn't take a conventional HR background to work in this field. The Career Changer's Motto: Be Prepared Anne Grove, now a recruiter for Newhouse Consulting, knows a lot about transitions. She began her ...

*Compensation and Benefits Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Management of Companies and Enterprises 5,960 $45.06 $93,730 Local Government (OES designation) 2,380 $34.46 $71,680 Depository Credit Intermediation 1,750 $40.33 $83,880 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 1,350 $38.55 $80,190 Insurance Carriers 1,350 $43.69 $90,870 *Training and Development Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Management of ...

*Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* All Management 5,892,900 $38.93 $91,930 Operations Managers 1,663,280 $47.73 $99,280 Advertising Managers 38,130 $40.93 $85,140 Marketing Managers 159,950 $51.74 $107,610 Sales Managers 307,960 $49.39 $102,730 PR Managers 44,010 $44.35 $92,250 HR Managers *excluding comp and training 55,280 $45.63 $94,910 Engineering Managers 183,960 $52.90 $110,030 Property and Real Estate Managers 156,880 $25.14 $52,290 ...

When asked a traditional question like, "What would you do if you had a customer who wasn't interested in buying the product?" you can make up a story. But when you're asked behavioral questions, the interviewer is listening for specific examples of how you have handled situations or problems in the past. When presented with behavioral questions beginning with phrases like, ...

In today's uncertain economic times, you - like many others - are probably focusing on saving more and spending less. You may be anxious about your job security, salary and employment opportunities. Over the years, I've found the best way to combat stress is to put together a plan and stick to it. Here at HRGuru we are 100% focused on ...

There is more to human resources than recruiting the hottest talent. In fact, this field offers many varied career paths, and the one you choose should depend on your interests. Learn what's available before you settle on a direction. Read HR 101: An Overview, Part II [page] HR Generalist Are you the kind of person who likes to do a little ...

Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for job interviews. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. So study these 10 strategies to enhance your interview IQ. Practice Good Nonverbal Communication It’s about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a ...

There usually comes a point in your career when you know you need more education to move up in an organization. Deciding to continue your education is the easy part; figuring out the best way to do it is the real challenge. Nowadays, there are a number of choices. Certifications Choices include certifications offered by HR professional associations such as the ...

When you’ve worked so hard to get that first job after college, the last thing you want is to screw it up. Sadly, new grads do it all the time. The problem rarely stems from lack of knowledge or poor technical skills. It often goes back to something simpler: Your persona in the workplace, particularly during your first few weeks on ...

You've been trying to break into HR for a while now, so a friend suggests you contact a temporary placement agency about an opportunity in an HR department. At first, this sounds like a great idea, but now you're having second thoughts. Will this move help or hurt your career? Before you decide, consider the advantages and disadvantages of temporary work ...

Congratulations! You've picked a career that has so many options we've had to divide our overview into two parts. Part I covered the roles of HR generalists, compensation professionals and information systems (HRIS) specialists. If none of those seem like the right fit for you, don't despair. Consider one of the paths listed on the following pages for your human resources ...