I’ve decided I want to test for the PHR as a “recent grad.” I lack exempt level experience, so in order for me to sit for the test, I’d have to do it as a recent grad. At the end of obtaining my exempt experience, I can officially call myself a PHR and I have to submit an official job description to HRCI that proves I’m in an HR role.
I went up to school yesterday to fill out a form for my transcript. I got a chance to speak to my former advisor who is now the academic dean (!!) and she basically offered me a job. Not officially, of course, but she said she would love to work with me and knows I would do a great job within this position.
The job pays $12K more a year that what I currently make, but it’s not an HR position. On one hand, it’s like… wow, $12K more a year sure would be nice. On the other hand, I don’t want to dilute my career path with a job that isn’t within my chosen field, just to chase a bigger paycheck.
The Job: Help students through their academic *experience* – I would be like an advisor, but not an academic advisor. And, I’m sure there is much more to it… I’d probably be responsible for orientation and introducing students to what the school has to offer in terms of physical facilities, software, etc. Additionally, she wants me to teach HR classes once I obtain my PHR license.
I’m kinda torn. I do want a different job and the thought of working in academia is REALLY appealing – especially because the center is growing so fast. On the other hand, I don’t want to take a job w/o the words “HR” in the title because I’m afraid it won’t pass the HRCI’s criteria for the PHR license.
Anyway, if you have any thoughts, I’m open to hearing them!
