Human Resources Specialists

Technical Recruiters spend most of their days interviewing candidates in and out of the office, searching for candidates that meet their requirements and preparing candidates from submission to client's positions. Recruiters works in an open work-space, collaborative environment and meet daily wi...

Things may have changed in the last little bit, since there came a new office director. When I was there, it was required that we arrive at the office no later than 7:30 AM to prepare for the day. At 8:00 AM, there was a daily meeting which lasts for a bout half an hour to go over the daily requi...

A day in the life of a UR intern at Dropbox is fun! You start off by walking into the building in San Francisco and starting your day with a coffee from the company's own coffee shop. As you walk into the People Team's floor you see everyone having meetings around their desks or conference rooms ...

You need to be able to be flexible and adept at navigating ambiguity. Although SA has been around for a few years, there aren't structured processes built out in certain areas so you will have to navigate gray areas and ask lots of questions. I would say being a concise and clear communication wh...

Being a recruiter is extremely hard and unforgiving work. I was only able to last about a month. It’s extremely tedious searching through resume after resume, and at a certain point you are just forcing people into interviews that they might not be best for, just so you can meet your numbers. It’...

Use IVY's applicant tracking system, Greenhouse, to schedule interviews, manage job postings, and send out emails. Use LinkedIn and angellist to source candidates. Research local and tri state area schools about attending career fairs and budgets.

Coverage and campus recruiting intern is basically in charge of campus recruiting activities for two cycles, one is full-time recruiting for new graduate and another is summer intern recruiting for those who still have at least 1 college year to be completed and may look for the opportunity for r...

A client specialist at Thomson Reuters helps to maintain the relationship and provide frontline support to the end users of our data, whether it be in a desktop or a feed. We provide training and then ongoing engagement via in person meetings, responding to emails, phone calls, proactive engageme...

The training program for a client specialist varies if you come in as a direct client specialist or through the go to market associate program, like I did. In the GTMA program, you’ll get training across the sales organization and learn in depth about our products, technology, business and custom...

The work-life balance is a hard part of the job. The expectation is that you will be working 10-12 hour days with little return at first. Luckily, there is a great group of people you get to work with everyday so that you still get to work in a fun environment, but be prepared to miss outside soc...

Things may have changed in the last little bit, since there came a new office director. When I was there, it was required that we arrive at the office no later than 7:30 AM to prepare for the day. At 8:00 AM, there was a daily meeting which lasts for a bout half an hour to go over the daily requi...

You need to be able to be flexible and adept at navigating ambiguity. Although SA has been around for a few years, there aren't structured processes built out in certain areas so you will have to navigate gray areas and ask lots of questions. I would say being a concise and clear communication wh...

Ask yourself the following questions:Do I enjoy making connections with new people and helping people out?Do I have a somewhat competitive nature that drives my motivation for success?Do I have a positive attitude and generally good work ethic?Do you consider yourself to possess leadership qualit...

Every day in the office is new and exciting because we work with different candidates every day. On a typical day, our Lead Talent Agent will set goals for us. We reach out to candidates on LinkedIn, set up interviews with them and submit them to clients that we work with to help our candidates f...

The work-life balance is a hard part of the job. The expectation is that you will be working 10-12 hour days with little return at first. Luckily, there is a great group of people you get to work with everyday so that you still get to work in a fun environment, but be prepared to miss outside soc...

Technical Recruiters spend most of their days interviewing candidates in and out of the office, searching for candidates that meet their requirements and preparing candidates from submission to client's positions. Recruiters works in an open work-space, collaborative environment and meet daily wi...

Things may have changed in the last little bit, since there came a new office director. When I was there, it was required that we arrive at the office no later than 7:30 AM to prepare for the day. At 8:00 AM, there was a daily meeting which lasts for a bout half an hour to go over the daily requi...

A day in the life of a UR intern at Dropbox is fun! You start off by walking into the building in San Francisco and starting your day with a coffee from the company's own coffee shop. As you walk into the People Team's floor you see everyone having meetings around their desks or conference rooms ...

You need to be able to be flexible and adept at navigating ambiguity. Although SA has been around for a few years, there aren't structured processes built out in certain areas so you will have to navigate gray areas and ask lots of questions. I would say being a concise and clear communication wh...

As a recruiter, you’re handling the staffing needs of several Fortune 500 companies. Similarly to Human Resources, you’ll be working as the liaison between a career opportunity that you’re client (I.e. AT&T) is looking to fill & a potential candidate for that particular job (i.e. Software develop...

Being a recruiter is extremely hard and unforgiving work. I was only able to last about a month. It’s extremely tedious searching through resume after resume, and at a certain point you are just forcing people into interviews that they might not be best for, just so you can meet your numbers. It’...

Use IVY's applicant tracking system, Greenhouse, to schedule interviews, manage job postings, and send out emails. Use LinkedIn and angellist to source candidates. Research local and tri state area schools about attending career fairs and budgets.

During my time I found that some work was autonomous, but due to the nature of the job there was very little independent judgement warranted nor process development/improvement. This is a good role for a new graduate from a Bachelor's degree program, or someone new to the HR space. I would only r...

The interview process at IBC was streamlined. It started with a phone interview where I passed screening tests such as what was my GPA, explain some of the experiences that I had on my resume, etc. After that, I was invited to do an on-site interview at the company. I met my manager, the team, as...

This is a great question. It might seem tough to sell a psychology degree, arguably a 'soft degree,' however, there are a lot of HR reps with BS in psychology. The only problem is a lot of people are vying for such positions so it's up to you to stand out. My top tips would be: If you do not have...

Hi!I received the externship with Macy's through ILR's FEX program - a winter externship program, but if you're interested in the role, here are some helpful tips! Research about the nature of the employee learning and development Conenct with individuals in that current position to gain insider ...

There was about 6-8 weeks of classroom training combined with hands on which consisted sitting side by side with a seasoned rep and either driving the keyboard and navigating the systems or actually communicating with the clients verbally or by chat or email. That helps with the transition of bei...

My pay started at $13.64 and I worked up to $20 an hour working in HR

Marketing your degree is best done through networking activities through LinkedIn or local social groups. Volunteering often turns into opportunities through connections made.

I have really developed interpersonal skills, organization, the ability to notice a problem and come up with a solution to fix it, excel spreadsheet work, and honestly so much more. I learn so much on a daily basis I am constantly growing in my knowledge of the industry and myself.

Interns are an important part of the team in the HR Support Center. As an intern, you can expect to have a good amount of responsibility and ownership over certain roles/tasks that you are able to complete on your own. Your manager will coordinate your specific job responsibilities, but expect to...

One of the main thing I do to prepare for an interview is to study a little background about the company especially the mission and the vision.. so I can determine if my objectives are aligned to them. The company's vision is very crucial for me, I always ask, "Do this company have a compelling v...

As an intern, you can raise your hand and say what kind of job you prefer, or you are good at. They will consider that and then assign different work to you. Until then, you are totally responsible for the work provided from your side.

The passion about consulting services and access to knowledge about different industries drove me to work as an intern at Deloitte Consulting. Being an intern in Human Capital Team allowed people to work with the highest management team in the target company for they determine the HR structure of...

A typical day for an intern with Deloitte Consulting: 8:00-9:00 transit to target company and get familiar with the interview materials; 9:00-11:30 interviews with the management team to know the actual needs behind their intends to reform the HR structure; 13:30-15:00 interviews or questionnaire...

This is a hard question to answer, because the program is so different now. But as a rotational program, no day is truly the same. You will be exposed to all different aspects of the company, and immersed in the various departments NBCU has to offer via different assignments.

Psychology is quite useful for many different careers. First and foremost it's important to be able to speak with team members/colleagues on a day to day basis and understand how to think analytically which is something I definitely gained through my classes at Michigan. However, I think besides ...

The compensation for this internship varies depending on what sector of the organization you work for. But it is always above minimum wage. In the range of $12.50-17.50

The Human Resources Internship with NBCUniversal is so beneficial to a college student because it teaches you how to take ownership of your work. It is not "go grab a coffee for me" kind of internship. You are desalinated tasks each day and fully responsible for executing them in a timely manner....

As an intern I was placed into a business partner role, so I worked with my manager to solve personnel problems. Day to day I was in meetings learning about the company and the hr function. I also was assigned 2 projects. I had to work with other people and do research on how to solve business pr...

Psychology is very applicable to human resources. Being able to understand and work with people is a critical skill in the field. My psychology degree equipped me to work with more awareness of different working styles/personalities, appreciation of differences and empathy towards others. My psyc...

Day to day is very different, but an intern mostly spends the day connecting with full time employees to learn what their job is like/learn more about the company, sitting in meetings with your team and working on your assigned intern project. Textron Systems also put on many events for interns l...

My best advise, read that Employee Handbook and learn it to heart. The handbook is where all the policies, procedures, and cultures come from, so nothing says more than an intern or worker that knows the ins and outs of the company you work for.

Interns at Dell are all given background information and then given a research project to work on for their team, which they get to present at the end of their internship to high-up executives at Dell. As an intern, you will work on internal and external research, the knowledge for which will be ...

To succeed as an IFS Intern, the most important quality to possess is enthusiasm and curiosity for learning. A strong Excel background is a bonus, but they will train you at the Start national training in which interns all over the country meet. The line of business you may be assigned may be in ...

I believe the salary was $20 per hour with a maximum of 40 hours per week and thus no overtime pay.

Every HR intern position is unique. For example, I worked on the Business Partner team and much of what I did was create accommodation reports (maternity leaves, immigration VISAs), conduct Exit Interviews, Update coworker handbook, analyze data turnover trends etc.. some other HR interns worked ...

Definitely highlight your ability to multitask and meet deadlines. The role was very time-sensitive and it was important to keep a quick pace while balancing a few responsibilities at the same time.

HRLDP interns in the foundational track work within their Global Services sector, mostly. Opportunities exist within Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, and Talent Management. Interns are encouraged to take on meaningful projects that impact the enterprise and create...

A day in life as a internal firm services intern for me was simple. I started my day checking emails. I then completed all required training due that day. You'll be assigned training that must be completed each week. After my training was done I either reached out to experienced hires or they rea...

While it may be difficult to accept a full-time offer due to international regulations, don't let this deter you from giving 110% into your work and assigned projects. Make sure to soak everything up like a sponge and continue to ask questions to obtain a better understanding of the team's respon...

As an International Human Resources Intern, your main roles are to assist the HR teams, (whether its Campus Recruitment, Lateral, or Global Mobility) and ensure ease and fluidity among their responsibilities. For example, when working with Campus Recruitment, the interns' responsibility was to an...

Many skills will be taught during the internship, such as using specific software and programs. However, communication skills (through e-mail, phone calls, and in person) and organizational skills are critical. I often was assigned multiple projects at a time that required time management in orde...

I was in Coverage during my summer at MS. Within Coverage, HR practitioners partner with managers and employees within different divisions to deliver support and advice related to the management of human capital. This area is sometimes called HR Business Partners in other firms. Analyst Responsi...

For my elevator pitch, I usually say something along the lines of "I was an intern for the Borgen Project, which is an organization dedicated to encouraging U.S. officials to contribute more actively to foreign aid." I also like to add information about writing advocacy letters and managing my pe...

I really enjoyed the second half specifically of my Human Resources Internship. This was the part when I was introduced to their software that processes applications. I was able to screen applicants, move them forward in the application process, and schedule them for interviews. I really enjoyed ...

Since the HR internship is a telecommute one, the training is as well. I had a Skype session with my manager, in which she gave me a complete overview of what my day-to-day work would look like. Essentially, all of the daily tasks are outlined in an extensive Google Doc. Once you've completed a t...

Focus on an interest in social justice as it relates to an international context. Since the organization devotes itself to ending world poverty, the level of empathy and passion for wanting to help others has an utmost importance. Just describing your connection to international students, if you ...

The starting rate is generally $8/hr for a Content Team Lead Editor. As The Borgen Project is a small nonprofit, it cannot pay too high of rates, but I find that the experience I’ve gained is worth it.

No compensation but lots of benefits to attend and work events. I sometimes received gifts from brands I had obtained partnerships from for Warner's artists. Warner may pay their interns now though but I am not positive.

The HR department at corporate WMG are big on autonomy. I was able to choose what I wanted to focus on, what I wanted to learn, and what I wanted to accomplish. I had my own projects to complete on my own time and then had the opportunity to present my work to my supervisors. I was asked to give ...

As a Linguistics major, I further developed my communication skills, and cultural sensitivity and awareness. I think Warner Music Group and HR specifically found those skills valuable because ideally, they want someone who can communicate and relate to people of all different backgrounds. Valuing...

At PNC, my daily intern life included screening through applications and making initial phone calls to qualified candidates, as well as setting up interviews with candidates and the hiring manager. As an intern I also met with my fellow interns to complete an intern project. I also spent a lot of...

You would have significant ownership over your work. I worked on many projects largely on my own, except for when I sought out guidance from my superiors. At the same time, Barclays is very team-oriented, which in my mind is a benefit. This means that you will have some projects that you will own...

I expect the requirements haven’t changed much since my time but they key for P&G was that you are advanced with your flight training (working on or around the commercial) however, still have time after the program to return to ERAU and pass on your experience. In corporate aviation we look for t...

I graduated from college last December. I was immediately hired as an HR Coordinator/Generalist. As long as you have a 4-year degree in Business/HR/Communications, and have internship experience, you shouldn't have a problem getting an HR job right out of college. I completed 3 internships during...

Hi!In my role as a Human Resources Generalist, 50% of my day is spent pulling reports and sending them out to whoever needs them. For example, every Tuesday I pull a Basis Change Report that tracks everything from home address changes to supervisor changes. I use excel formulas to compare today's...

This is a great question. It might seem tough to sell a psychology degree, arguably a 'soft degree,' however, there are a lot of HR reps with BS in psychology. The only problem is a lot of people are vying for such positions so it's up to you to stand out. My top tips would be: If you do not have...

When I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life I knew I wanted to go into a field where there was wiggle room and tons of area for growth. That's what I love most about the field of HR! If you join a company as an HR generalist, you get to dip your toes into all different aspect...

There was about 6-8 weeks of classroom training combined with hands on which consisted sitting side by side with a seasoned rep and either driving the keyboard and navigating the systems or actually communicating with the clients verbally or by chat or email. That helps with the transition of bei...

You will be assigned a desk/cubicle and you will have meetings, and some classes scheduled for you on any software or projects the department may be engaged with. You will shadow someone in between meetings, classes and then you will start taking calls from internal customers and provide them the...

The Verizon HR internship is relatively flexible as far as work life balance goes. Though you are expected to be in the office every day, the hours are doable (typically 8am or 9am-5pm) and managers tend to be understanding of schedule conflicts/commitments. Throughout my experience at Verizon, I...

At Verizon, the interns are part of a community. An enormous part of the Verizon experience is centered around getting to know the company, but also developing the skills necessary to work efficiently with others. That being said, a typical day will involve the routine responding to emails, meeti...

At any given time, you may be working on a summer-long project with your fellow interns, a short-term project for your supervisor and a longer-term project for another colleague. During the interview process, be sure to highlight your ability to work independently and to research your own answers...

You should have particular reasons for why you want to do this position. Be able to connect your past academic and professional experiences to your interest in this position. Practice doing case studies under time constraint since you will have to do so as a part of the interview process. Most im...

 Effective communication - getting your message across fast, being personable and finding ways to relate to people, perseverance - in agency recruiting things don't always work your way (keep pushing), and time - recruiting takes a lot of commitment, you don't necessarily see results quickly. 

Just as Senior Solutions Specialists provide coaching and mentoring to junior practitioners, Upper management mentors and coaches SSS’s. At some point, if you want to be promoted to the next level, you need to choose between the management track and the technical track. Technicians typically be...

The work-life balance is a hard part of the job. The expectation is that you will be working 10-12 hour days with little return at first. Luckily, there is a great group of people you get to work with everyday so that you still get to work in a fun environment, but be prepared to miss outside soc...

Technical Recruiters spend most of their days interviewing candidates in and out of the office, searching for candidates that meet their requirements and preparing candidates from submission to client's positions. Recruiters works in an open work-space, collaborative environment and meet daily wi...

Things may have changed in the last little bit, since there came a new office director. When I was there, it was required that we arrive at the office no later than 7:30 AM to prepare for the day. At 8:00 AM, there was a daily meeting which lasts for a bout half an hour to go over the daily requi...

You need to be able to be flexible and adept at navigating ambiguity. Although SA has been around for a few years, there aren't structured processes built out in certain areas so you will have to navigate gray areas and ask lots of questions. I would say being a concise and clear communication wh...

Being a recruiter is extremely hard and unforgiving work. I was only able to last about a month. It’s extremely tedious searching through resume after resume, and at a certain point you are just forcing people into interviews that they might not be best for, just so you can meet your numbers. It’...

The training for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Capital Group consisted of me shadowing Talent Acquisition Coordinator's who had already been in the role. On the team, it was about 8 or 9 of us, and I was able to shadow each of them, and learned something different from them. They also gav...

At PNC, my daily intern life included screening through applications and making initial phone calls to qualified candidates, as well as setting up interviews with candidates and the hiring manager. As an intern I also met with my fellow interns to complete an intern project. I also spent a lot of...