Anyone here in the Human Resources field?

[FirstLight]

I am entering a training program through CSU Sacramento for certification in HR Mgmt. Meanwhile I am doing initial job-market research into the field and into employers who have HR departments, etc.

It looks as if this would be a growing field, even though jobs are scarce. Healthcare, State, Local and Contractors may be good industries... and hey, I live in a resort town...so that could be cool too.
Some folks that I spoke to said they were concerned about outsourcing, but that's mostly for customer service questions regarding benefits...
I would think that the actual hiring/firing/interviewing/training process is still going to be an ONSITE need for many companies...
Does a certification make a dfference in YOUR office, as far as hiring Managment?
Would you be more inclined to hire someone with certification and experience with people, as opposed to a four-year degree and no experience with people?

I would love info and feedback, and if anyone would take my quick survey, please PM me.

[FirstLight]

1. kickety

anybody home?

[uberblonde]

2. Onsite recruiters...

Are always the first to go. They outsource everything to contingency firms, which are real shark tanks - long hours and cutthroat tactics. Most normal people don't like it.

[FirstLight]

3. That's not the same thing as HR department with a company...?

I know things like Kelly Services, etc is NOT the way to go...I am thinking more like working in a company that has maybe 3 people in the HR department and also doing employee training and labor relations... more like working FOR the little guy....