Careers in HR

One of our most popular career articles is HR skills to get you noticed, in which we suggest stand-out details...

Preparing for an interview can take as much time and research as the initial stages of applying for a job,...

Jobseekers and career-changers need more than a pair of sharp elbows to get ahead in today’s tough economic climate. A...

Job hunting is never more challenging than during an economic downturn. In tough times, applicants feel driven to cast their...

Almost half (45%) of HR practitioners entered the profession “by chance”, according to early findings from XpertHR’s 2011 research into...

Graduate opportunities in HR are withstanding the faltering economic recovery, with organisations offering both specific graduate programmes and, thanks to the...

Few HR professionals have enjoyed significant salary increases in the past couple of years. In fact, many have had their...

HR been the subject of many myths over the years – some of which have seriously damaged its reputation. We...

HR professionals have to think in terms of future-proofing their careers, not just by honing the skills that they think will...

The classic route to HR director level takes five career steps over a period of 20 years, according to CIPD...

Leaving an in-house HR role to go it alone can seem an attractive career move, but how can you make...

We are told that some things are “for life”. But while eco-friendly shopping bags and dogs might fit this description, a job...

Demonstrable evidence of self-development does not just help HR professionals to succeed in the job they hold but can also...

Knowing how, when, and whether or not to develop a specialist skill in HR can be a pivotal part in career...

Over the past 30 years the HR profession has moved centre stage. Its professionals are now known as business partners who get...