Aug 15, 2018 - 09:50 AM
Yes, it is possible to get a job in human resources if you have an engineering background but prepare yourself to work a little harder for it. The easiest way to get into human resources is to try to transition into it within your current company. Your co-workers and superiors will already have a good idea of who you are as an employee and a person, and many companies find it easier to hire from within than to schedule dozens of interviews with outsiders.
If you wish to work for a new company, you'll need to work harder. Start with your resume, focusing on your transferable skills and on work experience and tasks that clearly show your abilities in human resources. You may also consider taking an online course or a few courses at a local college to gain new skills that you can use to transition into a new position. If you can't or don't want to go back to school, it may also help to network. Consider the people you know and whether anyone already works in human resources and go from there.
If you wish to work for a new company, you'll need to work harder. Start with your resume, focusing on your transferable skills and on work experience and tasks that clearly show your abilities in human resources. You may also consider taking an online course or a few courses at a local college to gain new skills that you can use to transition into a new position. If you can't or don't want to go back to school, it may also help to network. Consider the people you know and whether anyone already works in human resources and go from there.
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