I'm an HR Assistant and the politics is so true and so hard. It's hard to promote social justice if the company is more for profit instead of taking care of their employees. And when you speak up, management thinks you're against them when u just want to do the right thing because following the law is ur job.
Human resources is all about doing the right thing. It shouldn't ever be about profit or selfish motives. You're the right person in the right job. Unfortunately, many of these HR professionals aren't the right ones to be in this department.
That mental health piece is critical. What I won't do is work long hours OR weekends. I see emails and pings coming through all hours and weekends, I never answer until Monday.
I LOVE this video! I’ve been on HR for 26 yrs. HR has certainly changed since the beginning of my career. Each topic that u touched on was spot on. HR can be draining & rewarding at the same time. I would like to add that whoever decides to get into HR should be approachable and have a good attitude, and be helpful. After all, we are a resource to the company.❤
So this video is 2 years old now, and I'm incredibly grateful for it. I just applied for , interviewed, and was accepted for an HR position at work. I had to interview with the market manager as well as the store manager I'm going to work for. It went better than I expected, but I was still so nervous. Your video has raised my confidence that I'll get the hang of it. And I now plan to get certified as well. Thank you so much for this content!
Thank you for this video!! It was very informative. So this is where I'm at in my HR career journey. I've been in the banking and finance industry for over 10 years. I've always been good at building resumes ,helping people with their job search and things like that. I've always wanted to get into HR but didn't know how to go about doing so without a degree . I was hesitant about going back to school at 31 while working full time with a toddler but I've decided that I'm going to do it. I'm enrolling in Spring 2022 classes for my Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management!! I'm so excited but also nervous.
I agree with everything you said. Especially when I decided to get certified, I didn't tell my current employer at the time because I knew it wouldn't benefit me at that employer. At my new employer I was able to get a promotion and I believe my certification was helpful in me getting my new role.
I agree with all your tips. Very true each of them. I don't understand why profit oriented people enter the HR field and ruin it's reputation. They should ideally go into marketing if they care less about people well being and more about company profits/numbers. The part about wanting to make the company a better place but lack of support from upper levels is SOOOO true. This I feel is the worst parts about working in HR, because you're literally not allowed to do your job by those who hired you in the first place. Unbelievable!
I am an immigrant, and doing my research right now ended up on your video, was really clear and easy to understand since I've been learning English and I think will be a big challenge for me. But I am ready to go. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great video. I’ve been in a lot of those situations you described. Your point about getting a mentor is really important. Having someone to bounce ideas off of is really important. This person will help you stay focused on the right things and resist pressures to cut corners. (Everything is all fun and games until you have to sit for a legal deposition) People should also know that there will be times when you are not going to be appreciated for doing the right thing, you might even pay a price for it. In the long run, the immediate cost of doing the right thing will always be less than the long term cost of being labeled a liar or unethical. It’s on us to lead by example, and if it doesn’t work out at one organization, you will find a different organization that does value your commitment to doing the right thing. If you want to be a good HR person, you have to be brave. My other advice for HR people that want to rise up in the future is to become comfortable with data and analyzing data to explain why you want to make a certain decision. Many of us got into HR because we’re not the best at “math”, but you will limit your career if you can’t use evidence based decision making to justify the things that you believe will help your company. Training and new benefits cost money, HR needs to get better at showing ROI. Also, I hate that this is true, because the certification orgs operate like a cartel. Passing your certifications aren’t like passing the bar exam for a lawyer, but recruiters treat them that way. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and aggravation if you make certifications a priority. I have 2 masters degrees in HR but recruiters seem only to care that I’m certified. If you’re considering a masters in HR, get your certification(s) first then decide if a specialized HR degree, a JD, or an MBA will serve you best in the future. Keep up the good work!
I am in HR since 2003, I have a MA in HR management and I will get my expert certificate in local labour law in June. Certification is as important as experience in my view.
Was just thinking I agreed with everything when you said to look out for your own mental health. So true, wouldn’t change my career for anything at the moment but this mental proficiency is core to the role
I've worked as an HR Generalist in the field for the past 15 years, and through my career path I have had a lot of ups and downs and I can completely relate to a lot of things you said. Thank you for sharing.
I am currently studying for my certification exam that will commence in exactly two weeks from today. I am very appreciative of this content and believe that I want to be in this field for the long haul. Thank you for sharing!
This was extremely helpful. I am currently considering a diploma in HR management and have been weighing out the pros and cons. Thank you so much for this video! I am looking forward to learning more.
You have spoken 100% truth. It was as if you were sitting listening to conversations I have had with peers and trusted family members. I loved your down-to-earth approach to the topics as well. You have a new subscriber.
This has been the best advice I have seen for HR. Im new and wanting to experience HR. I felt so connected to a lot of the topics especially starting from the bottom and knowing more passed your job experience. You give true advice. Im planning to bite that bullet for aPHR.
I’ve been in HR for a little over 5 years, and this video was very helpful. I’ve definitely got to do better with networking! Also, this video has embodied me that I need to reconnect with my professional mentors. Thank you!!!
Great information, thank you for sharing your experience. Yes i'm interested in become a HR manager. I have 20 years combined experience in Management that has had a lot HR experience.
I so appreciate you! I'm definitely your target audience, sitting over here considering a career switch with no HR experience at age 40, worrying about the SHRM-CP process and scouring Reddit to see what's up in the field. I needed your video, I can tell your advice is tested and true. Thank you for the wisdom!
Insightful information. I have never been to HR professionally; I only just started an internship. But I can already feel all the ten points you have made here.
This is so true!!! I have been in this career for so long and feel ready to go back to college and get a masters in another career. The politics and unethical behaviors in the workplace is getting worse. Especially when you are trying to do what is right. It has not been a career that ever felt valued or appreciated. You burn out a lot. Please understand these truths because for those who have done the work for 15 plus years, we know what we are saying.
Wow, I didn't know HR would encountered that much internal challenges. I heard stories as you mentioned where some employees do not trust their HRs to do the right thing. Thank you for talking about these topics. Personally, I had considered going to HR because I feel I would be a great HR asset to a company since I considere myself an ethical person, & have a general knowledge of business law, & how HR should operate-legally & ethically. I also considered HR because in the past, I have seen how some HRs weren't doing the right; be it was law related, unethical beheviors, and/or injustice. I simply wanted to bring changes. Lol. As for envy in the workplace, you find that everywhere even in the lower or the more simple jobs. I just didn't know it existed in HR as well. All you need to do to be disliked at work; be a good employee, be a confidante person, know your job well, have a great character, a good personality, be respectful, have class, bring success in your role, don't call out, be on time, focus on your work, & don't get involved in gossip. At first, they seem to like it, you might even get compliments on how good you are, but things will change very quickly. I guarantee you, you might even get fired for being a good employee.
Thank you so much for this information. I’m new to HR, will be completing my undergrad degree next month, and trying to focus on what’s next for me in the industry. I currently work as an HR Generalist. It’s very hard trying to finish my degree in Covid when I really can’t network like I want to, but I’m determined to push on! Networking is my goal as well as getting certified. Also I love your point of finding the right mentor, because not everyone will be happy with your HR growth. I believe I’ve had a setback because of that very thing. I’m looking forward to more of your guidance. Thanks again!
I was working as a Program Manager in my previous organisation and since it was a startup and everything was so haphazard, I decided to wear an extra hat and take up the HR responsibility as it was so neglected. I have no degree in HR but I read up and equipped myself. I wanted to ensure that the other employees are taken care of. After 6 months of wearing multiple hats, I got an opportunity to join as an HR professional in another reputed organisation. I am also doing an online certification on People Management from university of Minnesota to be better prepared. Looking forward to my journey in this field. Wish me luck ❤️
Wow i am loving the real talk. All I see is a professional woman but you shared the work and decisions you had to make to get there. I go back and forth if I want to do this because it isn’t filled with thinkers….and trying to make a difference with people who don’t like to grow is problematic. It’s hard to be a good guy in HR when the weirdos have been positioned in management.
That was a great video and some great advice. A very heart to heart one and although half my family is in HR, you explained it much more candidly and better. Thanks!
I love this video! I am currently working as a team lead for a contact center and am working to get my Bachelor's in Management with a focus on HR. I decided to take an internship this fall but I feel like this video made me really think about how it will affect my career going forward.
@HRGirl411 Thank you for sharing this. I am making a transition from my current field to HR (well.. not a transition per se, more like a fusion of my current field with HR) It will be nice to have someone hold my hands through this.
Great video!! I started in the HR field in 1996 as temporary employee. After 6 months I was hired. In 2005, I decided to leave HR (aka corporate America) and became a personal trainer. In 2010, the housing crisis caused me to lose all my clients. I had to find a job. Guess what field I decided to go back to? I was so fortunate to be offered a HR position considering my five year gap. In 2023, I still find human resources exciting, interesting, stressful, etc. I describe HR as "Organized Choas".
I really appreciate your advocation for employment law knowledge! Having this background information can go a long way with HR being able to resolve issues while avoiding the cost and expense of hiring counsel.
Wow! Yonica...I am soooo glad I came across your video. I am making a career change and have enrolled in a Master's level HR Certificate program at a University. I can't believe the timing! Thank you tremendously for sharing!
I'm researching certificate programs right now. May I ask what university you decided on and your program? Any info you're willing to impart helps. Thanks!
I was studying for my SPHR through the local SHRM chapter, however I decided against pursuing my certification. There are several resources out there like Workology, HR JetPack who will assist with certification preparation.
This is extremely helpful. I'm applying to masters programs in HR Management and I just have a BA in Psych so I feel like I'll be a fish out of water. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for posting this! This video was so insightful. I've been in HR for a couple years now and I'm now an HR Manager for a retail store. I'm still learning and growing, so watching videos like this really do help! I hope you continue to post in the future 😃
I'm a senior in high school and I was looking at possible careers and HR piqued my interest. It was never something I had considered until I began to research it. After watching this video, some of the things you stated actually drew me closer to this career field! Thank you for the great advice :)
I am transitioning from teaching to HR. I am in 🇨🇦. Completed my HR postgraduate diploma and now studying for the CHRP certification. I am happy to have found your channel and look forward to learning from your experience.
I got my BA in HR management and right when I finished my found an organization and thought I had found a great mentor and ended up quitting! I would like to find a mentor that I can learn from!
@@stella1886 now I'm preparing for my hr certification and excited to forward towards my career. And love the videos I found it motivates to live Forward to keep learning.
New to the HR field and have had a few positions now from HR coordinator to now HR Manager now . I could so use a mentor! So many question that school did not prepared me for lol. Anyone that would like to connect let me know! Great video! Definitely gave me confidence! I’ve been doing thing so far good and right!
Nice video....i have been into HR profession from 10 years now....and can relate your points very well... #hradminist I really like the way you create your videos.... nothing extraordinary like other createtd..you only speak to the point things 👍
Thank you so much for your video! I am thinking about maybe becoming an HR specialist. I know I have a long way to go in terms of communicating clearly and without anxiety but ultimately some day I'll get there!
You have mentioned some crucial points about the HR field! I have been on and off in HR for 5 yrs and I have finally decided to.just leave this field. The unethical and politics is what really got me over my experience.
Thank you for your video, I'm learning. I'm a fresh graduate in the field of Industrial Psychology but sad to say haven't got much more knowledge since the COVID-19 started, but I just keep on pushi'n.🎉💪😁
Thanks for sharing. I'm about to start my career in HR, I have been told that its better to wait about 2-3 years in the field to get experience, before getting certified since the material they cover are more practical subjects, which you typically gain knowledge of thorough experience rather than just studying. Would you say this is true?
I can agree with that advice and here’s the reason why. You want to invest in a career that you will enjoy for the long term. What happens if you begin working in HR and you don’t like it? And what happens if you don’t know which sector of HR you would like to specialize in? You will need that clarity before you invest in a certification. Kudos to you for planning out your career. Keep pressing forward!
@@HRGirl411 I agree with this advice. I was given the same advice, that it's better to get a hands on experience first, see if you enjoy it/suits you or not, then get certified. Certification takes time, energy and costs money, so which one to invest these valuable resources in should be a wise decision.
Thank you for all of the great advise! I do have one pressing question however. I have been looking for a mentor for over 25 years, and I don't happen to know anyone personally who is in the Human Resources field. I have tried to reach out to HR professionals on LinkedIn and Indeed, but it seems incredibly difficult to provoke feedback from potential HR collogues or potential friends. Even teachers from the University are on to bigger and better obstacles in their personal lives, that it's proves difficult to find mentorship or even basic advise about the HR field. How can one get a mentor?
I am currently in college pursuing a bachelor's in HRD with a minor in business administration. This is my first semester and I actually used your video to take notes for an extra credit assignment in my first HR class! Thank you for your wonderful insight!
Thanks for making this video! I have been in the HR space for about 4 years or so after completing my bachelors in HR. I then worked for a couple years before returning to education. I currently am getting my Masters in HR. My plan is once I am in my next job after completed and have a bit more experience to then get certified. I loved your tip about focusing on mental health. It is super important in this field! Thanks for the video.
Thank you so MUCH!!!! for making this video because I was considering a career change into Compensation but your input has helped me to discern that this would not be a good fit for me
What a great video...I work with HR but I'm working my way into HR and this is so helpful. I'm definitely getting certified, I've realized that investing in the career is a must.
Thank you! I’m just at the beginning of my journey. Just set aside funds for the aPHR certification and have applied to go back to school and finish my degree.
I'm a new HR and one that I struggle with big time is (trying) to reprimand older employees with attitude problems since they have seniority over me in terms of longevity. As someone new in the organization the power play inside company is something that I don't understand and honestly I don't practice as someone with a higher rank, but as time goes by I feel I should give in.
One thing is certain; there will always be someone who has been at the organization longer than you and someone who is older than you. But at the end of the day, you are responsible for assuring the procedures are followed and discipline is issued across the board regardless. Don’t be intimidated, stay focused.
That one is tough, I’ve learned to realize older employees are often stubborn and set in their ways. They’ve been doing things this way for years and never had anyone come in to tell them to change a policy or reconstruct certain things. I have dealt with this as an on floor employee and as a manager. I just try and let them know it’s not about authority and hey I don’t like enforcing policies as a way to tell people what to do but rather we need to do it this way in order to cover our own butts.
Thank you for this! I’m new to HR working as an Assistant for the last 7 months. I have an I/O Psych degree and Business background. I’ve learned alot but I’m concerned I won’t be staying in the field and have allowed my certification testing to take the back seat. I’m not sure if the bad taste I have is for my current company or my job role. I’m use to autonomy, running a department, full life cycle, writing policy, training, etc. I’m just very torn on wether or not this is the career for me. Thank you for this video you’ve touched on so many topics I’ve been toying with myself.
Thank you for this amazing video, it is my second year in hr, also I am doing my magister in working and organizational psychology, every advice you gave is so important. Sometimes people think that being hr is very easy and hr's role is not so important,but I think that being hr means that you love people, you make organizational culture, you are supporter, you mean a lot for your employees. (p.s. Also I like advice about mental health 🤭💪🙈 we need it )
This is really good. I've been in HR for >20 yrs, but never did the true work to be a super HR professional. Honestly, I am not in love with this profession like so many others. I just went along to get a check. I did the base that was required. Now, I feel like I'm trying to catch up on the deep knowledge. I don't desire a SHRM cert, but do want CEBS cert.
There are so many aspects of HR that can make it seem like a ridiculous profession. But you can always choose which roles you really enjoy and double down on them. For me, I enjoy HR tech & consulting way better.
@@HRGirl411 the very reason I found you was your video on consulting. I thought that may be something I could explore. When I was partially furloughed last year, it forced me to do some creative things like start a business doing resumes and a little coaching.
Just entering into HR field. Thank you for your advice (subscribed). There are so many similarities to my former career in law enforcement. So far, I enjoy the problem solving and "pivoting."
Loved this!!! I’m a Recruiter within a tech company and am working with our company advisor on a career plan to transition me to HR. This was so helpful. If you’re taking applications for mentees I’d like to apply 😜😂 I loved your tip around building a tribe.
I am an HR manager and you really just my life at work.I need to get certified, though i have a masters D in HR.Thanks soo much for sharing. THE MENTOR aspect, Lawyer, the choice of industry, indespensible.etc thanks alot.
I graduated 2022 with a degree in hr, your video comes the right time that my failure was i never had a mentor, so it has been hard even to get an opportunity
Thank you for talking about the certification. I have avoided SHRM certification because I always felt my B.A. in HR Managment would suffice but I can see things are changing. I guess I worry that if I fail everyone would know.
It all depends on the organization you choose to work for. Some will require and place emphasis on the certification, while others require a degree. It seems to be a numbers game, so the more you network and apply, you will receive mixed feedback. Don't worry; considering you have the degree, there will be some companies who will pay for the certification.
I had my Master in HR for ten years and was unable to land an HR job. Ironically my Health care career I handle HR things and just landed a HR part time job. I'm hoping to actually land a full time job but my healthcare career has giving me a lot of experience.
New subs... OMG this was so enlightening. Being an HR Manager (without a degree) in the home-care industry has been a world wind of insanity. I had to take a whole year break, but I'm looking into getting certified now in my 40's (not sure if its worth it at my age) totally inspired by your video. Thank you!
Hi, I think I am going to experience the same. I just wanted to know your challenges and how you overcome of that? I would appreciate if you share some, because next week I am going to start as an HR in Care home, without any degree and experience.
I recently decided to start my life somewhere by going to college to get my degree in HR because I’ve always enjoyed business subjects. After reading the stuff that they do, it caught my attention and so I’d like to experience what’s it like working on this field.
I just watched your video and have been in manufacturing for the past 15 years. I earned my SPHR/SHRM-SCP which was my initial end goal when I moved to HR. I've only ever worked for large manufacturing companies (fortune 300s). The one thing I've found as I've moved up the ladder is that being adversarial is pointless. Challenge others but do it tactfully with grace and respect. Jobs come and go and you don't want to be labeled as difficult to work. It will hurt your career over the long haul. I've seen very talented HR Partners scratching their head wondering why they are passed over for a role because they perform, but do so with an at all costs mentality. If you can't transcend each area of the organization with out ruffling feathers you're going to be in a world of pain over the long haul.
I'm currently in Cegep for Human Resources Agent I loved your video thank you and of course I'm doing my certificates at the university after thank you for your advice
I think it was #8 where you talked about learning. What do you say to a company that tells you, normally it takes about a year to learn the job, but you're a fast learner, and management feels you're getting ahead too fast so in the hope to slow you down, they decided to stopped teaching you what you need to know to do your job well. You talked to management over and over about your training, nothing is being done about it. Someone came, & asked you to perform a task related to your job, but you told the person you're not being tought that, & that person decided to teach you so little by little, you're getting to learn more and more about the job on your own even when your trainer refused to teach you, which management is aware of. Instead of you getting the training you need to do your job, one manager was plotting to fired you without knowing, but it backfired on him. The person who was put in place to train you see that you're learning without her, and she is getting jealous, and started giving you problem. Later, she came to you apologizing, saying you didn't do anything wrong, it is not you, it's her, but she keeps doing the same thing over and over. You got tired of it, you talked to HR, & you talked to the big boss. The big boss talked to you about the situation, saying he talked to the person who was supposed to train you, who are giving you problem, & if that continues, to let him know (by the way, this is not the first time that person did that. She wants a certain group of people in that department, if you're not, she would do anything to get them to fire you). HR who knows your trainer is wrong, and she knows that it is possible for the trainer to get in trouble, & she doesn't want anything to happens to her because she has been with the company longer than you, she went ahead of the big boss and fired you.
I'm new to working in HR. This will be my first month as an HR Associate and I haven't had much problems yet but I dont really know if I like it. Don't really have a passion for it but not sure where I would go if I changed jobs. Wish I had a passion for doing something growing up
on the ground level, starting my degree. It has been a fascinating video, thanks for the warnings. I have no clue which field I am going for, that's the point of uni I guess.
Just stumbled on this video and I am so glad that I watched this. Almost about year in being a store-level HR and I still don't really feel like I know what I'm doing, but I do want to dive deeper into this field and get much better at it. I have been looking at different programs and am definitely going to get certified!
I'm about to enter university and I've been worried about what career to go for.. thought about going for HR. Was doing some research about what the course was all about when I stumbled upon your video... I so much love everything u said and i had to subscribe to not miss any of your videos. GOD BLESS YOU MA. 🙏 Thanks for so much enlightenment 🙏☺️
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m interested in working in the HR industry. I obtained my Master’s Degree some years ago and was looking to transition into the field from my current job but I remember when networking HR professionals would tell me to get certified. Learning this information I became discouraged because I just spent a number of years working on my degree and wanted to gain work experience because that can be a deterrent as well when looking for employment. However, I see now it’s very important!
I have seen companies prefer the certification over the degreed candidates because the certification is more recent / up to date information rather than a degree. But it's entirely up to the company to make that decision.
I'm an HR Assistant and the politics is so true and so hard. It's hard to promote social justice if the company is more for profit instead of taking care of their employees. And when you speak up, management thinks you're against them when u just want to do the right thing because following the law is ur job.
HR jobs are hectic ? And how about their salaries ?
Human resources is all about doing the right thing. It shouldn't ever be about profit or selfish motives. You're the right person in the right job. Unfortunately, many of these HR professionals aren't the right ones to be in this department.
"The right thing" LOL WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU, JESUS CHRIST? YOU KNOW THE RIGHT THING HUH?
How do you promote social justice on a job?
Go woke go broke
That mental health piece is critical. What I won't do is work long hours OR weekends. I see emails and pings coming through all hours and weekends, I never answer until Monday.
Yes! Radical self care important!
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This explains why my superiors don’t answers after a certain time or day. Completely understandable.
I LOVE this video! I’ve been on HR for 26 yrs. HR has certainly changed since the beginning of my career. Each topic that u touched on was spot on. HR can be draining & rewarding at the same time. I would like to add that whoever decides to get into HR should be approachable and have a good attitude, and be helpful. After all, we are a resource to the company.❤
I absolutely agree!
Please be my Mentor ma🙏
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So this video is 2 years old now, and I'm incredibly grateful for it. I just applied for , interviewed, and was accepted for an HR position at work. I had to interview with the market manager as well as the store manager I'm going to work for. It went better than I expected, but I was still so nervous. Your video has raised my confidence that I'll get the hang of it. And I now plan to get certified as well. Thank you so much for this content!
Hey just wanted to reach out to you as i am planning to get into hr professional.i live in usa
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Thank you for this video!! It was very informative. So this is where I'm at in my HR career journey. I've been in the banking and finance industry for over 10 years. I've always been good at building resumes ,helping people with their job search and things like that. I've always wanted to get into HR but didn't know how to go about doing so without a degree . I was hesitant about going back to school at 31 while working full time with a toddler but I've decided that I'm going to do it. I'm enrolling in Spring 2022 classes for my Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management!! I'm so excited but also nervous.
🤞🏾 Good Luck
@@GreenBanana675 Thank you!
You will do great! I started back to school at 39 earning a Bachelor's with an 8 month old. I did it and so can you. Good luck!
@@renahawkins3667 Thank you!
I started back to school at 55 and no kids. Good luck and congratulations for making the decision to go back to school.
I agree with everything you said. Especially when I decided to get certified, I didn't tell my current employer at the time because I knew it wouldn't benefit me at that employer. At my new employer I was able to get a promotion and I believe my certification was helpful in me getting my new role.
I agree with all your tips. Very true each of them.
I don't understand why profit oriented people enter the HR field and ruin it's reputation. They should ideally go into marketing if they care less about people well being and more about company profits/numbers.
The part about wanting to make the company a better place but lack of support from upper levels is SOOOO true. This I feel is the worst parts about working in HR, because you're literally not allowed to do your job by those who hired you in the first place. Unbelievable!
I am an immigrant, and doing my research right now ended up on your video, was really clear and easy to understand since I've been learning English and I think will be a big challenge for me. But I am ready to go. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great video. I’ve been in a lot of those situations you described. Your point about getting a mentor is really important. Having someone to bounce ideas off of is really important. This person will help you stay focused on the right things and resist pressures to cut corners. (Everything is all fun and games until you have to sit for a legal deposition)
People should also know that there will be times when you are not going to be appreciated for doing the right thing, you might even pay a price for it. In the long run, the immediate cost of doing the right thing will always be less than the long term cost of being labeled a liar or unethical. It’s on us to lead by example, and if it doesn’t work out at one organization, you will find a different organization that does value your commitment to doing the right thing. If you want to be a good HR person, you have to be brave.
My other advice for HR people that want to rise up in the future is to become comfortable with data and analyzing data to explain why you want to make a certain decision. Many of us got into HR because we’re not the best at “math”, but you will limit your career if you can’t use evidence based decision making to justify the things that you believe will help your company. Training and new benefits cost money, HR needs to get better at showing ROI.
Also, I hate that this is true, because the certification orgs operate like a cartel. Passing your certifications aren’t like passing the bar exam for a lawyer, but recruiters treat them that way. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and aggravation if you make certifications a priority. I have 2 masters degrees in HR but recruiters seem only to care that I’m certified. If you’re considering a masters in HR, get your certification(s) first then decide if a specialized HR degree, a JD, or an MBA will serve you best in the future.
Keep up the good work!
Good to know! You mentioned math but don't HR jobs include Payroll positions? Or can you avoid that role and still work in HR?
I am in HR since 2003, I have a MA in HR management and I will get my expert certificate in local labour law in June. Certification is as important as experience in my view.
Was just thinking I agreed with everything when you said to look out for your own mental health. So true, wouldn’t change my career for anything at the moment but this mental proficiency is core to the role
I've worked as an HR Generalist in the field for the past 15 years, and through my career path I have had a lot of ups and downs and I can completely relate to a lot of things you said. Thank you for sharing.
Is it worth it? What were the challenges vs your pay or benefit?
I am currently studying for my certification exam that will commence in exactly two weeks from today. I am very appreciative of this content and believe that I want to be in this field for the long haul. Thank you for sharing!
what certificate should I get as a beginner?
This was extremely helpful. I am currently considering a diploma in HR management and have been weighing out the pros and cons. Thank you so much for this video! I am looking forward to learning more.
This is where I am now. Did you take this career path?
Your 27 minutes video felt like a 5 minute one. I was hooked. I've just finished my bachelor degree in HR management and your tips are so helpful. 🤗
Thank you. I'm happy to provide insight in any way I can.
agreed! didn't even realise it was so long!
Was the schooling hard? Also congrats that’s awesome I’m really considering it myself just wondering if it’ll be hard finding a job afterwards.
You have spoken 100% truth. It was as if you were sitting listening to conversations I have had with peers and trusted family members. I loved your down-to-earth approach to the topics as well. You have a new subscriber.
This has been the best advice I have seen for HR. Im new and wanting to experience HR. I felt so connected to a lot of the topics especially starting from the bottom and knowing more passed your job experience. You give true advice. Im planning to bite that bullet for aPHR.
Congrats on biting that bullet! I have a video that you might be interested in! Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/lGUmCtzuQms/w-d-xo.html
I’ve been in HR for a little over 5 years, and this video was very helpful. I’ve definitely got to do better with networking! Also, this video has embodied me that I need to reconnect with my professional mentors. Thank you!!!
Hii wanted to get into hr professional soo wanted to take some suggestions if u live in usa
Great information, thank you for sharing your experience. Yes i'm interested in become a HR manager. I have 20 years combined experience in Management that has had a lot HR experience.
I so appreciate you! I'm definitely your target audience, sitting over here considering a career switch with no HR experience at age 40, worrying about the SHRM-CP process and scouring Reddit to see what's up in the field. I needed your video, I can tell your advice is tested and true. Thank you for the wisdom!
Thank you! I'm glad you found value in the video!
@@HRGirl411 I found deep value in it ooh
This was on point. I experienced the exact same things but I am so knowledgeable and am proud to advocate for others
Insightful information. I have never been to HR professionally; I only just started an internship. But I can already feel all the ten points you have made here.
Thank you for the advice. I have a BA in psychology and I am hoping to use this and my love for helping people to break into the HR world.
There are so many things I wish I knew earlier! Thank you for sharing your experience to help others.
This is so true!!! I have been in this career for so long and feel ready to go back to college and get a masters in another career. The politics and unethical behaviors in the workplace is getting worse. Especially when you are trying to do what is right. It has not been a career that ever felt valued or appreciated. You burn out a lot. Please understand these truths because for those who have done the work for 15 plus years, we know what we are saying.
I'm really happy coming through this video,I just move into the university and I'm studying HRM,I will really like you to be my mentor 🤩
Wow, I didn't know HR would encountered that much internal challenges. I heard stories as you mentioned where some employees do not trust their HRs to do the right thing. Thank you for talking about these topics. Personally, I had considered going to HR because I feel I would be a great HR asset to a company since I considere myself an ethical person, & have a general knowledge of business law, & how HR should operate-legally & ethically. I also considered HR because in the past, I have seen how some HRs weren't doing the right; be it was law related, unethical beheviors, and/or injustice. I simply wanted to bring changes. Lol. As for envy in the workplace, you find that everywhere even in the lower or the more simple jobs. I just didn't know it existed in HR as well. All you need to do to be disliked at work; be a good employee, be a confidante person, know your job well, have a great character, a good personality, be respectful, have class, bring success in your role, don't call out, be on time, focus on your work, & don't get involved in gossip. At first, they seem to like it, you might even get compliments on how good you are, but things will change very quickly. I guarantee you, you might even get fired for being a good employee.
Woow..wonderful Video and insights shared definitely needed to her this.Thanks
Thank you so much for this information. I’m new to HR, will be completing my undergrad degree next month, and trying to focus on what’s next for me in the industry. I currently work as an HR Generalist. It’s very hard trying to finish my degree in Covid when I really can’t network like I want to, but I’m determined to push on! Networking is my goal as well as getting certified. Also I love your point of finding the right mentor, because not everyone will be happy with your HR growth. I believe I’ve had a setback because of that very thing. I’m looking forward to more of your guidance. Thanks again!
@22:20 so true about bringing ur A game daily. and being 100% responsible for taking care of yourself, your career and your work.
It's so important because a lot of people do not realize that burnout exists in this industry as well.
I was working as a Program Manager in my previous organisation and since it was a startup and everything was so haphazard, I decided to wear an extra hat and take up the HR responsibility as it was so neglected. I have no degree in HR but I read up and equipped myself. I wanted to ensure that the other employees are taken care of. After 6 months of wearing multiple hats, I got an opportunity to join as an HR professional in another reputed organisation. I am also doing an online certification on People Management from university of Minnesota to be better prepared. Looking forward to my journey in this field. Wish me luck ❤️
Wishing you the best.
Wow i am loving the real talk. All I see is a professional woman but you shared the work and decisions you had to make to get there. I go back and forth if I want to do this because it isn’t filled with thinkers….and trying to make a difference with people who don’t like to grow is problematic. It’s hard to be a good guy in HR when the weirdos have been positioned in management.
That was a great video and some great advice. A very heart to heart one and although half my family is in HR, you explained it much more candidly and better. Thanks!
I love this video! I am currently working as a team lead for a contact center and am working to get my Bachelor's in Management with a focus on HR. I decided to take an internship this fall but I feel like this video made me really think about how it will affect my career going forward.
Thank you friend for sharing! ❤️ I’m currently working on my certificate in HR and plan on getting certified!
Thinking about pursuing HR as a career. Thanks for the insight. Will definitely use this as reference from time to time. 💪🏾💪🏾
You are amazing!!!! If we had more HR like you I bet more good people would stay here
Your video has really helped me to understand better of what an hr has to know while entering in this field. Thanks.
@HRGirl411
Thank you for sharing this.
I am making a transition from my current field to HR (well.. not a transition per se, more like a fusion of my current field with HR)
It will be nice to have someone hold my hands through this.
I had no idea about this. Thank you for sharing!
Great video!! I started in the HR field in 1996 as temporary employee. After 6 months I was hired. In 2005, I decided to leave HR (aka corporate America) and became a personal trainer. In 2010, the housing crisis caused me to lose all my clients. I had to find a job. Guess what field I decided to go back to? I was so fortunate to be offered a HR position considering my five year gap. In 2023, I still find human resources exciting, interesting, stressful, etc. I describe HR as "Organized Choas".
I really appreciate your advocation for employment law knowledge! Having this background information can go a long way with HR being able to resolve issues while avoiding the cost and expense of hiring counsel.
Wow! Yonica...I am soooo glad I came across your video. I am making a career change and have enrolled in a Master's level HR Certificate program at a University. I can't believe the timing! Thank you tremendously for sharing!
I'm researching certificate programs right now. May I ask what university you decided on and your program? Any info you're willing to impart helps. Thanks!
I was studying for my SPHR through the local SHRM chapter, however I decided against pursuing my certification. There are several resources out there like Workology, HR JetPack who will assist with certification preparation.
@@HRGirl411 Thanks for the advice. I'll check those programs out.
This is extremely helpful. I'm applying to masters programs in HR Management and I just have a BA in Psych so I feel like I'll be a fish out of water. Thank you so much
You're welcome
Thank you so much for posting this! This video was so insightful. I've been in HR for a couple years now and I'm now an HR Manager for a retail store. I'm still learning and growing, so watching videos like this really do help! I hope you continue to post in the future 😃
I'm a senior in high school and I was looking at possible careers and HR piqued my interest. It was never something I had considered until I began to research it. After watching this video, some of the things you stated actually drew me closer to this career field! Thank you for the great advice :)
You're welcome. Definitely continue researching and see if you can shadow someone in the HR or Recruiting field locally.
I am transitioning from teaching to HR. I am in 🇨🇦. Completed my HR postgraduate diploma and now studying for the CHRP certification. I am happy to have found your channel and look forward to learning from your experience.
Good day same here do you have any materials that you are willing to share .
@@angelgirl4762 I have a pdf copy of the Belcourt text. I am using the captus program offered by HRPA to prepare.
Hey good day, I am in asia and wanna learn about HR in Canada. May I get in touch with you???
yes you can contact me via email yonica@hrgirl411.com
What type of materials do you need particularly?
Thanks I think I'm going to get my certification I have a bachelor's degree in HR, listening to you makes me want to get the certification now
I got my BA in HR management and right when I finished my found an organization and thought I had found a great mentor and ended up quitting! I would like to find a mentor that I can learn from!
Hi Julissa! May I ask what happened that you ended up quitting?
Yes I started to get ill it started to affect emotionally and felt that it was not worth it if it was affecting my health and resigned.
@@jewel7458 right i'm sorry to hear that. What about finding a mentor? I'm trying to find one as well, it's quite tough..
@@stella1886 now I'm preparing for my hr certification and excited to forward towards my career. And love the videos I found it motivates to live Forward to keep learning.
Wow i really love the content of this. Video.. i am a year two student in Cameroon studying HRM and i am really glad finding this video.
New to the HR field and have had a few positions now from HR coordinator to now HR Manager now . I could so use a mentor! So many question that school did not prepared me for lol. Anyone that would like to connect let me know! Great video! Definitely gave me confidence! I’ve been doing thing so far good and right!
Hi. Still interested in connecting?
Thank you for your video. I’m in the beginning stages but with many years experience: this was so helpful
Thank you. I especially relate to the part of knowing things beyond JD and getting to know employees.
Thank you so much for this! It is so great to hear the perspective from a woman of colour and especially since I am new in my career.
Nice video....i have been into HR profession from 10 years now....and can relate your points very well...
#hradminist
I really like the way you create your videos.... nothing extraordinary like other createtd..you only speak to the point things 👍
Thanks for sharing what you wish you had known! I started out my career as a headhunter so I can totally relate!
Yes To Tech yes, there are a lot of similarities. We’re in the same arena.
Thank you so much for your video! I am thinking about maybe becoming an HR specialist. I know I have a long way to go in terms of communicating clearly and without anxiety but ultimately some day I'll get there!
You have mentioned some crucial points about the HR field! I have been on and off in HR for 5 yrs and I have finally decided to.just leave this field. The unethical and politics is what really got me over my experience.
Yes, the politics & unethical behavior can be a drag.
Thank you for your video, I'm learning. I'm a fresh graduate in the field of Industrial Psychology but sad to say haven't got much more knowledge since the COVID-19 started, but I just keep on pushi'n.🎉💪😁
Awesome! We love to connect with you for our students.
Thanks for sharing. I'm about to start my career in HR, I have been told that its better to wait about 2-3 years in the field to get experience, before getting certified since the material they cover are more practical subjects, which you typically gain knowledge of thorough experience rather than just studying. Would you say this is true?
I can agree with that advice and here’s the reason why. You want to invest in a career that you will enjoy for the long term. What happens if you begin working in HR and you don’t like it? And what happens if you don’t know which sector of HR you would like to specialize in? You will need that clarity before you invest in a certification.
Kudos to you for planning out your career. Keep pressing forward!
@@HRGirl411 I agree with this advice. I was given the same advice, that it's better to get a hands on experience first, see if you enjoy it/suits you or not, then get certified. Certification takes time, energy and costs money, so which one to invest these valuable resources in should be a wise decision.
Thank you Yonica for all your information. Currently working on my certification 👍🏼
I am entering the HR industry. Love the content in this video, so honest and insightful! thank you :)
ms jade how old r u ?
Thank you for all of the great advise! I do have one pressing question however. I have been looking for a mentor for over 25 years, and I don't happen to know anyone personally who is in the Human Resources field. I have tried to reach out to HR professionals on LinkedIn and Indeed, but it seems incredibly difficult to provoke feedback from potential HR collogues or potential friends. Even teachers from the University are on to bigger and better obstacles in their personal lives, that it's proves difficult to find mentorship or even basic advise about the HR field. How can one get a mentor?
I am currently in college pursuing a bachelor's in HRD with a minor in business administration. This is my first semester and I actually used your video to take notes for an extra credit assignment in my first HR class! Thank you for your wonderful insight!
These videos are truly so informative and encouraging.
Thanks for making this video! I have been in the HR space for about 4 years or so after completing my bachelors in HR. I then worked for a couple years before returning to education. I currently am getting my Masters in HR. My plan is once I am in my next job after completed and have a bit more experience to then get certified. I loved your tip about focusing on mental health. It is super important in this field! Thanks for the video.
Thank you so MUCH!!!! for making this video because I was considering a career change into Compensation but your input has helped me to discern that this would not be a good fit for me
What a great video...I work with HR but I'm working my way into HR and this is so helpful.
I'm definitely getting certified, I've realized that investing in the career is a must.
Thank you! I’m just at the beginning of my journey. Just set aside funds for the aPHR certification and have applied to go back to school and finish my degree.
I’m planning to take HR career and I’m no sure. Thank you for your video
I'm a new HR and one that I struggle with big time is (trying) to reprimand older employees with attitude problems since they have seniority over me in terms of longevity. As someone new in the organization the power play inside company is something that I don't understand and honestly I don't practice as someone with a higher rank, but as time goes by I feel I should give in.
One thing is certain; there will always be someone who has been at the organization longer than you and someone who is older than you. But at the end of the day, you are responsible for assuring the procedures are followed and discipline is issued across the board regardless. Don’t be intimidated, stay focused.
That one is tough, I’ve learned to realize older employees are often stubborn and set in their ways. They’ve been doing things this way for years and never had anyone come in to tell them to change a policy or reconstruct certain things. I have dealt with this as an on floor employee and as a manager. I just try and let them know it’s not about authority and hey I don’t like enforcing policies as a way to tell people what to do but rather we need to do it this way in order to cover our own butts.
Thank you for this! I’m new to HR working as an Assistant for the last 7 months. I have an I/O Psych degree and Business background. I’ve learned alot but I’m concerned I won’t be staying in the field and have allowed my certification testing to take the back seat. I’m not sure if the bad taste I have is for my current company or my job role. I’m use to autonomy, running a department, full life cycle, writing policy, training, etc. I’m just very torn on wether or not this is the career for me. Thank you for this video you’ve touched on so many topics I’ve been toying with myself.
Thank you for this amazing video, it is my second year in hr, also I am doing my magister in working and organizational psychology, every advice you gave is so important. Sometimes people think that being hr is very easy and hr's role is not so important,but I think that being hr means that you love people, you make organizational culture, you are supporter, you mean a lot for your employees. (p.s. Also I like advice about mental health 🤭💪🙈 we need it )
This is really good. I've been in HR for >20 yrs, but never did the true work to be a super HR professional. Honestly, I am not in love with this profession like so many others. I just went along to get a check. I did the base that was required. Now, I feel like I'm trying to catch up on the deep knowledge. I don't desire a SHRM cert, but do want CEBS cert.
There are so many aspects of HR that can make it seem like a ridiculous profession. But you can always choose which roles you really enjoy and double down on them. For me, I enjoy HR tech & consulting way better.
@@HRGirl411 the very reason I found you was your video on consulting. I thought that may be something I could explore. When I was partially furloughed last year, it forced me to do some creative things like start a business doing resumes and a little coaching.
I am new here. And I am planning to work in HR field, so I do appreciate your sharing. I will keep that on mind . Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome
Just entering into HR field. Thank you for your advice (subscribed).
There are so many similarities to my former career in law enforcement. So far, I enjoy the problem solving and "pivoting."
Loved this!!! I’m a Recruiter within a tech company and am working with our company advisor on a career plan to transition me to HR. This was so helpful.
If you’re taking applications for mentees I’d like to apply 😜😂 I loved your tip around building a tribe.
Yes, it's so important because it can be a very lonely place.
I am an HR manager and you really just my life at work.I need to get certified, though i have a masters D in HR.Thanks soo much for sharing. THE MENTOR aspect, Lawyer, the choice of industry, indespensible.etc thanks alot.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed!
I graduated 2022 with a degree in hr, your video comes the right time that my failure was i never had a mentor, so it has been hard even to get an opportunity
I am an HR officer but its true the work politics tend to catch up on you. Sometimes work life balance gets blurry and you are just overwhelmed.
Haha. Wow. You are awesome.
You are someone I would want as my HR mentor.
Very true networking is very important ❤️
Thank you for talking about the certification. I have avoided SHRM certification because I always felt my B.A. in HR Managment would suffice but I can see things are changing. I guess I worry that if I fail everyone would know.
It all depends on the organization you choose to work for. Some will require and place emphasis on the certification, while others require a degree. It seems to be a numbers game, so the more you network and apply, you will receive mixed feedback. Don't worry; considering you have the degree, there will be some companies who will pay for the certification.
2:48-2:56 is what I experienced in another career. HR will be a fit for me. Love the channel. Subscribed within the first 5 minutes.
I had my Master in HR for ten years and was unable to land an HR job. Ironically my Health care career I handle HR things and just landed a HR part time job. I'm hoping to actually land a full time job but my healthcare career has giving me a lot of experience.
Hi HR girl I'm very so much happy to see you and you explain very clearly ❤️😍
New subs... OMG this was so enlightening. Being an HR Manager (without a degree) in the home-care industry has been a world wind of insanity. I had to take a whole year break, but I'm looking into getting certified now in my 40's (not sure if its worth it at my age) totally inspired by your video. Thank you!
Hi, I think I am going to experience the same. I just wanted to know your challenges and how you overcome of that? I would appreciate if you share some, because next week I am going to start as an HR in Care home, without any degree and experience.
I recently decided to start my life somewhere by going to college to get my degree in HR because I’ve always enjoyed business subjects. After reading the stuff that they do, it caught my attention and so I’d like to experience what’s it like working on this field.
This video was very helpful and informational. Thank you so much!
I'm starting over again. I've been a stay at home mom and finally decided to go back to school.
I just watched your video and have been in manufacturing for the past 15 years. I earned my SPHR/SHRM-SCP which was my initial end goal when I moved to HR. I've only ever worked for large manufacturing companies (fortune 300s). The one thing I've found as I've moved up the ladder is that being adversarial is pointless. Challenge others but do it tactfully with grace and respect. Jobs come and go and you don't want to be labeled as difficult to work. It will hurt your career over the long haul. I've seen very talented HR Partners scratching their head wondering why they are passed over for a role because they perform, but do so with an at all costs mentality. If you can't transcend each area of the organization with out ruffling feathers you're going to be in a world of pain over the long haul.
Great video. Thanks for your advice
I'm currently in Cegep for Human Resources Agent I loved your video thank you and of course I'm doing my certificates at the university after thank you for your advice
I think it was #8 where you talked about learning. What do you say to a company that tells you, normally it takes about a year to learn the job, but you're a fast learner, and management feels you're getting ahead too fast so in the hope to slow you down, they decided to stopped teaching you what you need to know to do your job well. You talked to management over and over about your training, nothing is being done about it. Someone came, & asked you to perform a task related to your job, but you told the person you're not being tought that, & that person decided to teach you so little by little, you're getting to learn more and more about the job on your own even when your trainer refused to teach you, which management is aware of. Instead of you getting the training you need to do your job, one manager was plotting to fired you without knowing, but it backfired on him. The person who was put in place to train you see that you're learning without her, and she is getting jealous, and started giving you problem. Later, she came to you apologizing, saying you didn't do anything wrong, it is not you, it's her, but she keeps doing the same thing over and over. You got tired of it, you talked to HR, & you talked to the big boss. The big boss talked to you about the situation, saying he talked to the person who was supposed to train you, who are giving you problem, & if that continues, to let him know (by the way, this is not the first time that person did that. She wants a certain group of people in that department, if you're not, she would do anything to get them to fire you). HR who knows your trainer is wrong, and she knows that it is possible for the trainer to get in trouble, & she doesn't want anything to happens to her because she has been with the company longer than you, she went ahead of the big boss and fired you.
I'm new to working in HR. This will be my first month as an HR Associate and I haven't had much problems yet but I dont really know if I like it. Don't really have a passion for it but not sure where I would go if I changed jobs. Wish I had a passion for doing something growing up
Thanks for sharing your experience. Keep us posted on your progress your new role.
on the ground level, starting my degree. It has been a fascinating video, thanks for the warnings. I have no clue which field I am going for, that's the point of uni I guess.
Just stumbled on this video and I am so glad that I watched this. Almost about year in being a store-level HR and I still don't really feel like I know what I'm doing, but I do want to dive deeper into this field and get much better at it. I have been looking at different programs and am definitely going to get certified!
Thank you so much for this advise this gives me a good sense of empathy of what to expect.
I'm about to enter university and I've been worried about what career to go for.. thought about going for HR. Was doing some research about what the course was all about when I stumbled upon your video... I so much love everything u said and i had to subscribe to not miss any of your videos. GOD BLESS YOU MA. 🙏
Thanks for so much enlightenment 🙏☺️
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m interested in working in the HR industry. I obtained my Master’s Degree some years ago and was looking to transition into the field from my current job but I remember when networking HR professionals would tell me to get certified. Learning this information I became discouraged because I just spent a number of years working on my degree and wanted to gain work experience because that can be a deterrent as well when looking for employment. However, I see now it’s very important!
I have seen companies prefer the certification over the degreed candidates because the certification is more recent / up to date information rather than a degree. But it's entirely up to the company to make that decision.