Our Advice

I have a few years of professional experience and now want to get into HR but am not sure of how to make the career change?

Hi T., I’ve had a few folks in my network successfully switch from the “business side” to an HR role over the years.  My best advice is that it’s easiest to do within the same company you are in as you have existing credibility and relationships, and can navigate this transition a bit easier than externally.  Keep participating in HR-related activities (such as interviewing, campus recruiting, training, coaching others, etc.) and partnering with HR leadership.  When timing is right, raise your hand for the opportunity to transition.  Best of luck, JB

I’m interested in taking a new step in my career but the traditional HR roles do not align with my passions. With a unique background in different HR functions with a strong IT focus, what roles or titles would you suggest I consider?

Hi S., The best advice I have, based on the limited information I know about your background, is that I recommend considering roles in HRIS (HR Information Systems) where you’d get to work on the data and analytics side of HR or implementing a new HRIS or ATS (Applicant Tracking System) honing your project management background.  Best of luck, JB

Based on my profile what kind of experience and skills do I have to market in order to maximize my chances to land a job/career in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Hi A., My best advice is to convince any employer that you apply to that you are committed to the Bay Area i.e. you do not require them to pay for your relocation.  Better yet, take a bit of a risk and move there so you have a local address and are readily available for a job opportunity.  Commit to it and target jobs that are in your wheelhouse from your background in customer service.  I did this same move years ago when I moved from NYC to CA and it all worked out.  All the best, JB

I am looking for the next move in my HR career. How did you go about finding a meaningful next move?

Hi D., My best advice is to figure out the elements of your current and previous roles that you love and those you don’t/didn’t enjoy, then decide if you want to continue being more specialized in an area of HR or more of a generalist.  Once you do those 2 things, you can start reviewing what opportunities are available in your current company as well as in the market.  Don’t overthink your next move, every opportunity is a chance to grow and learn, build new relationships, add value, etc.  All the best, JB