I recently graduated from a university with a BA in Sociology. I am interning as a Staffing/Sourcing Coordinator (2 months so far) but I'm really looking for an HR Admin/Coordinator/Assistant position because I want to be a Generalist, working my way up to HR Manager and ultimately become an HR Strategist at the Exec level. I am currently studying for my PHR exam set for December as a recent grad but in the case I don't pass (I only get one chance since they're requiring 2 years of HR experience in 2011), should I apply to a MA HR program. They offer one in San Francisco. What kind of title can I expect with minimal experience but an MA in HR. I also plan on going for my MBA in the near future for sure, but really i'm looking for something to help me enter a generalist role. the MBA is for later when I want to move up to management. Thanks!
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You should probably see if you can get a position in a company as an HR Assistant or other entry level job when your internship ends. You probably won't get a Generalist position with no experience, but you will be able to advance faster with your PHR. I don't know why you'd get your MA in HR and then go get your MBA later, you should be able to get your MBA with an HR emphasis when the time comes. It seems like it would be too many degrees and not enough experience. I think you should focus on gaining experience in order to advance. Remember that your PHR requires two years of HR experience in an exempt role, and an HR Assistant position would probably be non-exempt depending on the company.
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The title isn't what you should really be seeking. What you should be focused on is getting the experience that allows you to move in the direction you want. And you are probably tied into an awesome resource at your university: the career center. They should have companies that know the universities programs, the quality that it produces and that would be interested in networking with you. You should really exploit them. You should also look at the alumni association and try to get some informational interviews with people who are in HR roles and learn how they succeeded, didn't, and can share their mistakes so you don't have to make them all over again. And the networking you'll do if you do this is invaluable. Regarding an MBA to support a future management role - In my company I sit at the executive management table as an HR professional and I don't have an MBA, let alone an MA. That doesn't mean an MBA won't help you or that you shouldn't pursue it. If you are passionate about it and understand how to apply the academic knowledge to the job/company - it can only help. There are many people who have the academic background that would generally support a management level role, but lack the experience to be successful. Conversely, there are those who don't have an advanced degree, and are in charge of large organizations because of their real world experience. Everyone has their own path, and every company has their own profile that they hire for. Last but not least - every company is different. What a Generalist is responsible for in one company may be very different than in another. This is especially true when companies look at recruiting experience as some companies absolutely require Generalists to have recruiting experience, while others it doesn't matter so much.
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