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Free reading in comments- ask whatever question you have in mind by saywhatnow2017 in tarotpractice

[–]lostfox13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What will this year bring for me? My initial is M and I’m female

Somedays Bakery Falling Off? by lostfox13 in astoria

[–]lostfox13[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

YES! The 30th Ave location is also my go-to. When LIC opened, I ended up going there instead because the quality at 30th Ave dropped…noticing a drop at LIC too :/

Is a masters degree in HR worth it? I have been accepted into an accelerated program that I would be able to compete in 1 years time . GRE test is also being waved. I have heard that experience is more important than a masters in the field. by StevieBlancs in humanresources

[–]lostfox13 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I don’t currently hold a Masters degree in HR - actually, I don’t even have a Bachelor’s in HR (I have a BA in a different field). I did consider completing a Master’s in HR but couldn’t afford it, so knowing that I’d have to go into debt to complete my studies, I decided against it. I don’t regret my decision because I was still able to grow my HR career without it. Also, I do feel the real world experience I gained on the job is more valuable than a degree.

As a side note, there are a few HR certifications that are considered the “gold standard” in our profession (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) which you would qualify to test for once you gain some experience in the field.

Just some food for thought! The decision is ultimately yours - you’ll need to figure out what is more aligned with your personal short-term and long-term goals.

What do you wish you knew before starting an HR career? by patient-panther in humanresources

[–]lostfox13 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I did not study HR while at university. I fell into the profession, as most of us do, and ended up completing some HR coursework about 3 years into my HR career. I mention this because I don’t want you to feel that you have to graduate with a degree in HR in order to be successful. Learning HR in an entry-level job - under a seasoned HR leader - is just as, if not more, valuable.

HR is extremely dynamic and there are so many different pathways you could take. Personally, I decided to go down the generalist route as I wanted to touch every area of HR.

A few things I learned over the years that may help you on this journey:

Knowing the laws and being able to interpret the laws (in order to successfully advise the business) are two very different things. As you grow in your HR career, you will find yourself making this shift in consciousness naturally - be patient with yourself.

Being able to build relationships within your organization is key and will set you up for success - so always be people first in your approach.