Human Resource Management Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Human Resource Management
The major in Human Resource Management within the Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs offers students the opportunity to study the keys of successful hiring, ways to build complex compensation systems, the value of diversity, and fundamental issues in employment law – taught by faculty with years of professional HR experience.
Students can be certified as an HR professional while they are still in school by taking the Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam — an excellent opportunity to distinguish yourself in the job market and demonstrate what you’ve learned.
For more information on the Human Resources major, visit the departmental website and theO'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Human Resources Specialists
- Labor Relations Specialists
- Training and Development Specialists
- Budget Analysts
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
- Financial Analysts
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Management Analysts
- Public Relations Specialists
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Risk Management Specialists
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Human Resource Management Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Analyze
- Forecast
- Manage Data or Records
Relationship Skills
- Collaborate
- Resolve Conflict
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Make Decisions
- Build a Team
- Manage Projects
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
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Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.