PsychStudent
21-09-2011, 08:20 PM
I'm hoping some people working in the HR field can give me some advice, especially any org psychs out there.
I currently hold a Bachelor of Psychology degree with first class Honours. I'm interested in a career in Human Resource Management, and I'm not sure which would be a logical path to take.
I'm not sure whether to continue with psychology and obtain a Master of Psychology (Industrial and Organisational) degree, or whether to undertake a Graduate Diploma/Masters in Human Resource Management and begin looking for work experience in the field immediately.
At present I don't have any HR related work experience, although I am the manager of a multi-million dollar nightclub so in effect I do run a business. Would this type of experience be looked upon favourably, even though it's not exactly corporate?
I see on these threads there is clearly a lot of competition to get into HR, and people are finding it difficult to find entry-level jobs. Therefore I'm wondering which would give me the best job prospects in the future: continuing with org psych or getting a HR postgrad qualification. I am in a position where I have the grades to take any path I wish, so I want to make a wise choice!
I currently hold a Bachelor of Psychology degree with first class Honours. I'm interested in a career in Human Resource Management, and I'm not sure which would be a logical path to take.
I'm not sure whether to continue with psychology and obtain a Master of Psychology (Industrial and Organisational) degree, or whether to undertake a Graduate Diploma/Masters in Human Resource Management and begin looking for work experience in the field immediately.
At present I don't have any HR related work experience, although I am the manager of a multi-million dollar nightclub so in effect I do run a business. Would this type of experience be looked upon favourably, even though it's not exactly corporate?
I see on these threads there is clearly a lot of competition to get into HR, and people are finding it difficult to find entry-level jobs. Therefore I'm wondering which would give me the best job prospects in the future: continuing with org psych or getting a HR postgrad qualification. I am in a position where I have the grades to take any path I wish, so I want to make a wise choice!