So why go into HR?
HR does however offer relatively good job security for the HR generalist. As in times of economic slowdown and redundancy, HR are very much needed to support redundancy programmes. However, this may not be the case for the Training and Development professional, as when budgets have to be slashed this is often one of the first to be paired back. The same is also the case for the in-house Recruiter, as when organisations impose recruitment freezes, there is often little for them to do.
HR also offers relatively good job transportability between industry sectors. It is the content of the role and specific experience that is often more important than the sector from which it derives when seeking a new position.
One final word of warning. It is often heard that an individual wishes to go into HR because they like helping and working with "people". Whilst an ease in people situations is of benefit, too sensitive an approach can be a dangerous portent as HR often puts its protagonists in situations, such as disciplinary proceedings, where it is entirely necessary to remain detached from the personal aspects involved.
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