How do I advance my career in human resources?

There are also Bachelor Degree Programs and Masters Degree Programs, focusing on HR. This might add more value to your career aspirations depending on where you would like to go.

Here are a few certifications you can get with a 4-year experience in HR:

  • aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources
  • PHR - Professional in Human Resources
  • SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources (plus Master’s degree)
  • GPHR - Global Professional in Human Resources (plus Master’s degree)

There are a few others like PHRi, SPHRi, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP - each one has different criteria and rules to apply for the certification. The most recognized institutes that offer these certifications are HRCi (Human Resources Certification Institute) and SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).

There are also Bachelor Degree Programs and Masters Degree Programs, focusing on HR. This might add more value to your career aspirations depending on where you would like to go.

There are also certification programs like the following:

  • CPRW - Certified Professional Résumé Writer
  • CEIP - Certified Employment Interview Professional
  • CPCC - Certified Professional Career Coach
  • CEMP - Certified Empowerment & Motivational Professional

Professionally

Seek organizations that work on talent management providing resources for their employees to further grow and develop in their careers. Many businesses offer workshops, conferences, and seminars for their HR department to attend.

Another option is to find volunteer opportunities or mentorship programs with other HR professionals. This is a more tactical form of enhancing your skillset and deepening your knowledge within the industry.