How To Become a Human Resources Specialist

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become HR Specialists or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked HR Specialists what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Applicants seeking positions as human resources specialists must usually have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.

How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Human Resources Specialist. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

Although certification is usually voluntary, some employers may prefer or require it. Human resources generalists, in particular, can benefit from certification because it shows knowledge and professional competence across all human resources areas.

Skills required

We asked other HR Specialists if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. HR Specialists are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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