SHRM Video Channel: HR Career Advice

Listen to experienced HR professionals share their wisdom on how to land a job, develop your talents and prepare for the next stage of your career. New videos are added regularly, so check back often for the latest career guidance.

LATEST VIDEOS

Situational Leadership
Conrad Venter, Global Head of HR at Deutsche Bank AG, explains how his leadership style varies to meet the needs of his clients and the specific situation.

New Experiences Pay Off
Being willing to take on new roles—even ones that didn’t seem to be immediate steps up the ladder—worked well for Lisa Bender, vice president of HR at MITRE.

Finding the Right Job

Tips for HR Applicants Several seasoned HR managers discuss the things they look for when hiring HR professionals.
Recruiting on the Rise Once considered an entry-level HR function, recruiting now offers significant career advancement opportunities, says Jeremy Eskenazi, managing principal of Riviera Advisors Inc.	Network Broadly To expand your career, your network must reach outside the walls of your current employer, says Beverly Widger, SPHR, senior VP of HR at Claremont Savings Bank.
I Should Leave When Diana Sadighi, HR director for Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, realized she no longer fit an old job, it was the first step to bigger and better things.	Never Stop Networking Debbie Bullock, director of human resources for the Brandywine School District in Delaware, says HR professionals should network whether or not they are actively job searching.

Personal Development

Authentic Leadership It is more important to focus on being yourself as a leader, rather than trying to emulate the style of other successful leaders, says Angela Hills, senior VP at Blessing White.
I Hate My Boss! Lewis Benavides, Assoc. VP of HR at Texas Woman's University, offers real-world advice for coping with an insufferable manager.	Challenge Yourself Volunteering to take on jobs she had never done before helped Holly Curtis, president of The People Perspective, gain important and varied experience.
The Benefits of an MBA Getting an MBA helped Holly Curtis, president of The People Perspective, advance her HR career, gain credibility and gain a broader business perspective.	Learning by Negative Example Working for someone who did not manage people well became a learning opportunity for Lewis Benavides, SPHR, associate VP of HR at Texas Woman's University.
Valuable Experience Dan Krick, HR director for Lincoln Industries, says HR certification and experience on stretch assignments are keys for any professional's development.	Reasonable Risk Management Johnna Torsone, CHRO for Pitney-Bowes and a former employment law attorney, relates how she learned to "prudently manage risk."
Leaders Take Risks To be effective, HR and other executives must be willing to take risks -- and learn from their mistakes -- says Mark Fogel, VP of HR and administration at Leviton Manufacturing.	Global Leadership Development Josh Bersin, president and CEO of Bersin & Associates, discusses the increasing importance of global skills for developing leaders.
The Business of Doing Right Tony Frost, Executive Chairman of ITO International and formerly of the World Wildlife Fund, says business reasons are the most effective way to convince corporate leaders to do what is right.

Developing Skills and Knowledge

The Benefits of Global Experience Conrad Venter, Global Head of HR at Deutsche Bank AG, discusses how his varied global experiences have benefitted him professionally.	MBA or Master's? Brian Cox, PHR, HR operations director, R&D, Lilly Co., believes it is more valuable today for HR professionals to obtain an MBA than a master's degree in HR.
Opportunity and Tenacity Jennifer Krueger, SPHR, senior manager at Ahold, says HR professionals must seize opportunities to gain new contacts and experience, and be tenacious enough to get them.	Get to Know Your Staff New managers make a key mistake if they don’t get to know their team on a personal and professional level, says, Jamie Brown, SPHR, director of professional development for Max Credit Union.
Coping with Federal Enforcement Experiencing an OSHA inspection and immigration raid early in his career provided valuable lessons to James Maher, SPHR, HR director at Day & Zimmerman.	Accentuate the Positive Focusing on a subordinate's strengths—not his weaknesses—provided many positive results, recalls Jack Smalley, director of HR, learning and education for Express Employment Professionals.
Career Benefits of Six Sigma Melanie Young, VP of corporate HR at Arrow Electronics, says that learning Six Sigma techniques has helped her HR career in a number of ways.	Stretch Your Self Janet Yankee, Sr. HR business partner at Fifth Third Bank, says HR professionals must always push themselves to develop new skills—and ensure older skills are up to date.
Valuable Experience Dan Krick, HR director for Lincoln Industries, says HR certification and experience on stretch assignments are keys for any professional's development.	Project Management for HR Wendy Bliss, J.D., SPHR, founder of Bliss & Associates Consulting and author of the SHRM book The Essentials of Project Management, offers tips on obtaining important project management skills.
Leading By Knowing Ed Cohen, Chief Learning Officer for Satyam Computer Services, discusses why business acumen is critical to HR professionals' success.	Know HR and the Business Bob Fulmer, distinguished visiting professor of strategy at Pepperdine University and academic director at Duke University for Corporate Education, says HR professionals need to understand both the business and the profession.
Key HR Skills There are several key skills HR professionals must possess to remain effective, says Mark Fogel, VP of HR and administration at Leviton Manufacturing.

Making Connections

Don't Be a Legal 'Enforcer' Being overly dogmatic with legal issues is a sure-fire way to derail an HR career, says Scott Warrick, president of Scott Warrick Consulting & Legal Services.
Compensation Connections Participating in compensation survey groups can provide HR professionals with valuable networking opportunities, says Rebecca Manoli, senior account manager with Pearl Meyer & Partners.	Network Broadly To expand your career, your network must reach outside the walls of your current employer, says Beverly Widger, SPHR, senior VP of HR at Claremont Savings Bank.
Overcome Negative Networking Keith Ferrazzi, CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight and a well-known expert on networking, offers tips for making connections in uncomfortable situations.	Mentoring for All Ages Mentoring can help workers at any stage of development, says David Pease, VP of HR & Staff Development at Sebasticook Valley Hospital.
Never Stop Networking Debbie Bullock, director of human resources for the Brandywine School District in Delaware, says HR professionals should network whether or not they are actively job searching.	Building Business Partnerships Mark Fogel vice president of HR and administration at Leviton Manufacturing, discusses how he became a business partner and built relationships at his company.
Get Thee Three Mentors Beth Clark, CEO of Allegro Training & Consulting, explains why any professional needs multiple mentors and how best to tap their expertise.	HR: The People Profession Debbie Bullock, HR Director for the Brandywine School District and Mike Losey, former CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, discuss the importance of valuing interpersonal interactions for HR professionals.