by Michel R. Baylor

Created on: July 06, 2011

Career exploration can be a daunting task for graduate students.  Developing a variety of job search techniques and skills creates greater exposure.  Taking advantage of every resource available, generating employment networks to empower job search activities, will open several doors of opportunity.  Human resources - navigation and focus - are keys to successful career paths.

Human Resources - Tips for Graduate Students

Securing a career position can be tedious and time-consuming without proper guidance and direction.  Human Resource (HR) agencies provide employment opportunities and guidance to help job seekers secure temporary, permanent, full and part-time positions.

In competitive job markets, understanding professional strategies and obtaining important employment information equips job applicants with cutting-edge advantages.  Agencies employ trained human resource managers – individuals who provide expert HR help.

Government, state and city agencies, college campus employment offices, private and non-profit organizations provide helpful, interactive websites offering career services.  Human resource websites take-on responsibilities such as implementing programs and strategies to help job applicants succeed.

Graduate students learn a number of job search skills and interviewing techniques in addition to efficient record keeping methods.  Effective mission statements, resumes, cover letters, sample forms templates, communication and feedback are available - HR help online.

Listed below are important agencies providing interactive HR help:

Employment Development Department

The “Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations throughout the state.” (1) For more information, services and job openings, visit EDD’s HR help website.  (www.edd.ca.gov)

United States Department of Labor

The United States Department of Labor’s mission is, “To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.” (2)  For HR help, information and employment opportunities, contact the Department of Labor. (www.dol.gov)

The United States Office of Personnel Management

The United States Office of Personnel Management provides excellent HR help,

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