Dedication
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Laying the Groundwork for Success
Help Wanted: Competent and Confident HR Professionals
The Opportunities
The Challenges
Making Development a Priority
Bring Who You Are To What You Do
References
Chapter 2 What Does an HR Career Look Like Today?: Opportunities, Appeals, and Challenges
The Opportunities: A Multitude of Options in Crafting an HR Career
The Many and Varied Appeals of an HR Career
The Challenges of an HR Career
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 3 The Many Hats HR Professionals Wear
Role Framework
A Few Caveats
Role Descriptions
Primary Skills Required of Each Role
Choosing Ones RoleSome Guidelines
Consulting Careers
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 4 The HR Career Success Model
Why a Model?
Underlying Assumptions of The HR Career Success Model
The Model
Additional Considerations
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 5 Actions to Take: Learning About Yourself
ExperienceThe Great Teacher
What Skills Do You Bring to the Table?
TraitsWhat is the Way You Approach the World?
ValuesWhat Would You Fight For?
Likes and DislikesKnowing What Excites (and Deflates) You
Emotional IntelligenceHow Do We Manage Ourselves and Our Relationships?
More Strategies for Gaining Self Knowledge
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 6 Actions to Take: Learning About the Field
Learning About the Functional Areas of HR
Learning About Issues and Trends in HR
Structured Learning Experiences
Unstructured Learning Experiences
Additional Guides, Steps, and Tips for Gaining Field Knowledge
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 7 Actions to Take: Learning About the Organization
Our Assumptions About Organizations
The Success Model Factors
Guides to Learning About the Organization
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 8 Achieving Results: Pathways to Success
Illustrative Case Studies
Win-Win
Passion
Marketing by the Customer
Demonstrating Impact
Values Conflicts
References
Chapter 9 Your Future in Human Resources: Career Development Planning for the Savvy (and Sometimes Stubborn)
The Case for Development
Where Does Motivation Come From?
Planning for Your Development: Getting Started
Key Trends Affecting Your Plans
Proven Development Steps
The Next Dwelling House
References
Appendices
Appendix AExercises and Activities to Gain Self-Knowledge
Appendix BHR and HR-related Professional Associations
Appendix CInterview Guide
Appendix DExample of HR Career Paths
Index
