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There are two careers that I’ve been torn between over the last few years but luckily for me my major lines up well with both. Human Resources and Public Relations are both careers that I feel that I would enjoy but also careers that I feel I would be good at. Human Resources refers to the relationship an organization has with its employees. The day in the life of a Human Resources Manager is never the same, HR managers oversee benefits, compensation, employee relations, systems, workforce, training, recruitment, health and safety. Between 2016 and 2026 the employment rate for HR managers is predicted to grow about 9% which is around the average rate. In terms of education HR managers should have a bachelor's degree in something relative to the industry like business administration or human resources however liberal arts, communication or psychology degrees can also be of good value. Further education is definitely beneficial and can open more doors for a salary increase or more po...

The Start of HR Hello! My name is Christie Egan and I am a senior at ASU. I'm originally from England and moved to Arizona when I was 18 and as much as I love Arizona ... no one told me how hot it was ... all the time. This semester I was offered the amazing opportunity to work as a human resources recruiter at a business consulting firm here in Phoenix. Before the pandemic, having an internship during the semester was never really an option for me due to my work and school schedule but it was something that I always really wanted to do. When my manager at my previous job told me there wasn't going to be space to take me back until January 2021 I saw the silver lining in the situation and decided this would be the perfect time to apply for internships and take those first steps into the career I've been wanting.  My decision to go with this company wasn't a tough one at all. Their organizational culture matches everything that I look for in the workplace. In the few wee...