Is Human Resources or Business administration majors hard to find ajob?
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Both of these jobs are usually promoted from within a company and are not usually filled from those right out of college...the human resources job is usually someone that has had experience in most of the departments within a business and therefore knows who is needed and what they need to do in those openings that come up....the business administration job is again like the human resources job and found from someone already within a company...you will more than likely have to work for a company for a few years before being allowed within the hiring and administration ranks...congrats when you graduate, but we all have to work for our jobs once we know what to do...most companies take what you have learned and then apply those ideas with their own to make you their valued employee.
950513
I took Econ 101 and 102 (when I was thinking about a business degree). Pretty much all the math was (at most) some algebra and all of it was pretty intuitive. I found it honestly to be a joke compared to any math course (or even an engineering couse). My view of a business degree actually is that it is MUCH more important what connections you gather while getting the degree, then the grades you get for the degree...
767571
I'm not convinced that most students do -- but there are certainly a lot who do major in these fields.\n\nIt might have something to do with the fact that they can actually get jobs when they graduate.
251165
The amount of competition can depend largely on your major. Education is less competative than business for example. \nThere are so many schools out there that you will be able to  get in if you try.
939222
You didn't mention your area of concentration, but a business degree is probably one of the most versatile degrees you can earn. Find something you are interested in and start applying. Most colleges and universities have tests which might help you to decide on a career path. These tests are usually available at no charge to students. One is called the strong test. It is basically a preferences test. Since you recently graduated, they may be able to give you one of them and provide some guidance. With your degree, you could get into a management or leadership track with any number of retailers or fast food restaurants. Pay with many of these programs is pretty good. Depending on your area of interest you may consider Home Depot, Lowes, McDonalds, Wendy's, Walmart, Kmart or Sears. This is only a short list of those companies who are most likely to have management track programs for those with a college degree. Most of these companies have a website which should provide information on career opportunities. Some other areas you may consider are transportation and logistics. Trucking companies are always in need of dispatchers and operations people. Warehousing is a growing area and there are a lot of opportunities available. Advertising agencies and public relations agencies are another area where you could utilize your degree. Ad agencies have opportunities for media buyers, research, billing and accounting and other operations functions. PR agencies will use people in dealing with media, newsletters, etc.,
211066
This depends on the company that you are targeting for employment.  Most larger firms require at least a business degree, preferably in management and a specialization in HR. The HR profession is trying to aggregate like the accounting field, and as formed the "Human Relations Certification Institute" where you can probably find more direct information than I have to offer.\n\nGood luck to you...
623338
No, you definitely do not *need* an MBA in order to find an HR job, though it may be a quicker road there.  What is the purpose of having an MBA?  It verifies that you've at least learned business savvy practices, that you can talk some of the talk, that you understand the impact of ROI as it relates to human capital.  \n\nI would not suggest that it would be easy to find a position with no degree at all, nor would I suggest that you can do it with limited experience.  Most companies are going to consider the big picture, including:\n\n1.  What degrees, if any, do you hold?  How relevant is the degree area to HR? \n\n2.  How well do you know the issues in HR?  This will come out in the interview, in your cover letter, and a little in your resume.  I would make it a point to learn everything you can about HR.  \n\n3.  Experience.  What related experiences do you have?  For example, I started by teaching classes related to management, then specialized in learning employment law.  I took on numerous responsibilities that I had to fit in amongst my already heavy responsibilities, such as chairing related committees, and submitting papers for local conferences (on topics such as Employee Retention).  \n\n4.  Non-traditional training opportunities.  Did you know, for example, that there are several HR professional groups out there (such as SHRM and NHRA)?  There are also specific certifications you can test for (PHR, SPHR, GPHR)which are recognizable statements of your knowledge.  \n\nSo, do you need your MBA to be an HR Professional? Nope, I've certainly done it without - I am currently an HR Director for a mid-size company.  Will it help?  It certainly won't hurt, but it is not your ticket in, nor is required to get in.  \n\nGood luck in your journey.
1118822
really depends on the school, but my bias is YES - it's a great idea.  I am currently an MBA student at a good US program, and would've been skeptical about HR before coming to school.  Basically, here's my logic\n-HR, despite its critical role in biz generally lacks 'credibility' - an MBA focused on this will give you strategic logic, analysis, and reputation to manage this.\n-There really is some amazing "strategic logic" involved in building HR programs (i never thought so, but now believe it) therefore the courses will truly provide foundations which will guide you through tough tough situations....
67283
In our company the bigest problem facing the HR department is that we are slowly dissolving the positions and the department all togehter.  So much recruiting, screening and administrative functions are either being shared accross  multiple departments or business units or outsourced to other companies.\n\nIts too bad because I know most people want to be able to walk into an HR persons office whenever there is an issue or questions, but its becoming a thing of the past.
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Depends on how competitive the business school is. Very competitive like Wharton and HBS,will want work experience,a high GPA and a GMAT score around 700. \n\nIn the UK it is not uncommon for people seeking business docotorates to be refused admission if they do not have a certain level of experience(it tends to be an age requirement really) regardless of prior degree holdings.
777853
if ur talking a bachelor's degree, business administration typically has courses focusing on HR management, finance, marketing -- courses which help you work in a corporate or business setting.  Public administration is more for people who want to work in organizations dealing with the public -- like government, some non-profits, etc.  If you are looking to go more into business, a business degree is probably better -- a public admin. degree is not as broad, unless you are looking to go on to be in government, law, etc.  Good luck.
1128549
Not all the people are placed. It is better to have some experience in the field to get a first assignment. A traineeship with a senior is also a good solution.\n\nSAP business is going well. Especially for people with at least 2 years experience.
1153617
I've been a hiring manager (in accounting not investment banking) for years, and we were generally looking for people right out of school.  I'd tell you that your internship and experience you picked up there are extremely important.  For one thing, you've already gotten your feet in the water in the business environment.. plus they can call the folks at Merrill that you worked with and ask about you.\n\nOn the other hand, 2.1 is *quite* low.  If I got a copy of your transcript (and I would, you can be sure) and saw all C's with a scattered in B and a scattered in D... I'd wonder if you had adequate foundation and understanding to do the work.
604605
Your College or University should have access to an online database, such as OCLC FirstSearch or EBSCOHost.  Ask your librarian how to use whichever you have and type in "human resources" (the "" are meant to be typed).  This should get you a list of articles for all resources, not just those specific to the field.  Most will be available right there on the computer.
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of course it partly depends on the industry, but one of the best ways to tell whether the MBA will help you get particular jobs in your career path is to look at the people who already have those jobs and see if they have MBAs. do  your bosses have MBAs? their bosses? how about the "c-level" (CIO, CEO, CFO, etc.) people in your specific industry?\n\nthe other people to look at are the people you will be competing with as you make progress in your career - do THEY have MBAs?\n\nwhy might a degree matter? because when people are on a hiring committee and looking at dozens or hundreds of resumes, they may choose something fairly simple (but arbitrary) like whether someone has a particular degree. it can make the work of sifting through resumes much faster - just weed out all those that don't have a particular credential.\n\nso, back to the point - make sure you know whether you're being compared to anyone else and decide based on that.
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Major in business and minor in something like culture, dance, or fashion.
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It helps. But in some areas like business, employers would employ some one with a bachelor's degree straight from college at an entry level. To do an MBA well you need to have some business experience to leverage on.