EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING
- Network with hundreds of HR Professionals, professors, and students from across the country
- Learn about the numerous career paths and opportunities available in HR
- Local business and HR speakers at meetings
- Variety of activities including student and professional conferences, resume and interview workshops, fundraising, internship programs, and social events
- Membership into the top HR organization in the country at a discounted rate
- Meet and network with fellow students who share a common HR interest
- Apply for annual academic and professional scholarships - available to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as individuals seeking SHRM certification
- Prepare to obtain nationally recognized professional certifications
DID YOU KNOW?
- SHRM was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA
- SHRM is a worldwide organization, with chapters in India, Northern Africa, and the Middle East
- There are more than 575 SHRM chapters at the local level - explore ours under the "Affiliated Chapters" tab
- SHRM's membership base includes over 300,000 professionals and students in over 165 countries
- The SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (BoCK) identifies the critical assets for success in HR
- Two professional certifications exist: SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) and SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional
- A combination of education and experience can fulfill eligibility requirements - for example, regarding the SHRM-CP:
- Graduate Non-HR degree + 1 year in HR role = eligible
- Bachelor's HR-related degree + 1 year in HR role = eligible
- National SHRM student memberships are offered at a reduced price and after graduation, students receive a discount on professional memberships for 2 years!
- The Career Compass Podcast discusses relevant issues in HR and topics related to professional development
(information courtesy of The Society for Human Resource Management - www.shrm.org)
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