HR Profession Career Research Report: Trends, Skills, and Jobs

This career research report delves into the HR profession, examining its current trends, required skills, and job opportunities. The report begins with an introduction outlining the aim and objectives of the research, focusing on graduate employability within the HR field. It explores recent trends such as the adoption of holistic HR approaches, the impact of COVID-19 on flexible work arrangements, and the use of AI in recruitment. The analysis section discusses primary and secondary research methods, including interviews with HR managers. The report identifies key skills, including communication and organizational abilities, as well as essential knowledge areas such as HRIS and recruitment. The evaluation section assesses a relevant job vacancy, and the report concludes by summarizing the findings and emphasizing the importance of adaptability and skill development for success in the HR field. References and appendices, including interview questions and job vacancy advertisements, are provided to support the research.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Aim for career research project..............................................................................................1
Research objective for current career research project...........................................................1
Question tag............................................................................................................................1
Analysis and Application.................................................................................................................1
General Current trends which are present in the HR profession............................................2
Skills, knowledge and the experience which are needed for having better job opportunity in
HR profession.........................................................................................................................3
Evaluation........................................................................................................................................3
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4
Appendix..........................................................................................................................................5
Evidence for Primary research...............................................................................................5
Images of Job vacancy advertisement....................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
The main aim of current career research project is to get better understanding about the
contextualise employability that seemed to be related which adaptability and development of
graduate in order to ensure continuous improvement in the skills and understanding (Baluku and
et. al., 2018). For current career research project, the selected profession and employability area
is HR profession. The reason behind selecting HR profession by me s based on the fact that I am
having a personal interest in this profession and also a rising importance and job opportunity are
seen in HR profession.
Aim for career research project
The current research project has been undertaken by me, “To determine about latest as well
as the most general trend which are currently seen in the HR profession along with analysing key
skills, knowledge and the experience which are needed in HR profession to have better impact on
my overall graduate employability”.
Research objective for current career research project
 To investigate the latest as well as the most general trends which are present in the HR
profession which would have positive impact on the overall graduate employability.
 To determine some the key skills, knowledge and the experience which are needed within
a graduate candidate for having better job opportunity in HR profession
Question tag
 Which are the latest as well as the most general trends which are present in the HR
profession which would have positive impact on the overall graduate employability?
 What are some key skills, knowledge and the experience which are needed within a
graduate candidate for having better job opportunity in HR profession?
Analysis and Application
This part forms out a vital section of any research project as it provides a factual reflection
about the findings related with some specific profession and industry. The research method
which are applied for collecting data and information for current research project are provided
below:
Research method
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To ensure better understanding about the vital aspects of HR profession, data has been
collected from primary and secondary sources. Selection of primary data is vital an important as
it ensures first hand and most authentic from of data while secondary information is also vital to
set a base and better understanding about selected profession with the help of past findings and
research (Guerci and et. al., 2019). Apart from this, application of interpretivism philosophy is
made as current project as it ensures a more detailed and better insight in human opinion and
view point. Further, application of inductive form of research approach is made to ensure better
testing and scanning of collecting fact which is properly in line with interpretivism philosophy.
Along with thus, use of qualitative research method is made to ensure collection of in-depth and
theoretical information with the help of interview.
It comprises of analysis and review of existing literature present in form of past records and
documents for gaining better knowledge about selected objectives and topic. An analysis of
secondary data collected from online article and journals along with on the basis of interview
conducted from selected participants is provided as below. The interview questions which are
asked form selected 4 participants who are working as a HR manager are provided in the end of
current assignment under the heading of appendix.
General Current trends which are present in the HR profession
As per the view point Eubanks, B., 2018, the recent current trend which are seen in HR
profession comprises of adopting and applying more Holistic approach of HR which is based on
using advanced technologies which needs to be more human centric along with being action
oriented and reflective. The current global pandemic of COVID-19 has also leads a significant
impact on the recent trend which are existing in HR profession which lead a shift in HR
profession from traditional work to a more flexible and worker centric approach through
increasingly accepting the working from home along with boom of the gig economy (Top 10 HR
Trends for 2021 and Beyond, 2021). Thus, virtual working along with increasingly remote and
digital work environment are the latest trend seen in HR profession. The another current and
latest trend which is seen in HR profession comprises of technology and demographic
development which has led to use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for recruiting and other process
of HR which leads to improved online application along with powered recruiter Chabot’s.
Further, during the situation of COVID-19 increased use of online communication tools are also
seen which consists of video interview, phone calls and e-mails to allow organisation to double
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down digital along with improved management of talent through strategic focus (Havermans and
et. al., 2019).
Further, it has been analysed on the basis of interview conducted for current project that
virtual form of working along with enhanced level of digitalisation and automation are also the
latest trends which are seen in the HR profession. It has been observed that the current issues of
COVID-19 have promoted the culture of work from home along with more flexible working
arrangement which are also taken as most general and latest trend in HR profession. Redefining
and emphasising on employee’s experience and providing a positive workplace environment
through improved employee engagement and strategic focus are also seen in HR profession.
Beside this, online interview process, conducting meeting through digital channels and other
form of automation are also seen in HR profession.
Skills, knowledge and the experience which are needed for having better job opportunity in HR
profession
With respect to the information provided by Woo, H.R., 2018, it has been analysed that
the skill which is most important and vital for a graduates to have better job opportunity in HR
profession comprises of communication skill as HR required to interact with people on a daily
basis thus good communication skill enables to convey and escalate job roles and standards more
clearly. Further, organisational skill is also vital for a graduate to have improved HR profession
as it ensures better time management to meet deadlines and complying with regulations along
with improved record maintenance and organisation of employees (The 12 HR Skills Every HR
Generalist Needs (with Infographic), 2021). Beside this, confidentiality skill and trustworthiness
are also vital along with administrative skills and proactivity for spotting potential problems and
preventing them through improved escalation.
Further, it has been observed that some crucial knowledge and experience is also essential
needed within a graduate to have better job opportunity in HR Profession which consists of
HRIS Knowledge (Human Resource information system) is required which is basically a system
associated with digital counterpart of the soft side human resources management for having most
vital information about hiring, payroll, performance evaluation and many more. Further,
experience about teamwork and knowledge of leadership theory is also required by a candidate
to have better opportunity in HR profession in order to effectively work with other and actively
align all HR activities (Guerci and et. al., 2019). Apart from this, knowledge about recruitment
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and selection is also a must for HR profession along with expertise in Human resource
management. Further, enriched knowledge and information about recent technology and digital
system for payroll and record maintenance is also required by a candidate to have improved
future in HR profession.
Evaluation
The job vacancy which is selected by me and seemed appropriate as per my skills and
competencies is for the post of HR manager within the Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd (HR
Manager, 2021). This job vacancy is suitable for me Signature senior lifestyle Ltd is a large
organisation with near around 2500 employees which provide better opportunity for me to
manage a large workforce along with ensuring effective communication and improved team
work. Further, this job would also be providing me a competitive salary along with company
bonus and flexible working environment which is more preferable and suitable for me. Further,
the job location is also located in London which is feasible for me and it also ensures improved
experience level and better career development through supportive environment along with
trailered training and practical experience.
Conclusion
On the basis of above assignment, a conclusion can be made that many recent trends are
seen in HR profession which consist of flexible working and holistic approach along with
improved use of AI and other digital technology. Further, it has been also summarised that
communication skill are most vital for a HR profession to effectively interact with people and
team members.
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REFERENCES
Books and journal
Woo, H.R., 2018. Personality traits and intrapreneurship: the mediating effect of career
adaptability. Career Development International.
Baluku, M.M. and et. al., 2018. Career mobility in young professionals. Journal of Global
Mobility.
Guerci, M. and et. al., 2019. Moving beyond the link between HRM and economic performance:
A study on the individual reactions of HR managers and professionals to sustainable
HRM. Journal of Business Ethics, 160(3), pp.783-800.
Eubanks, B., 2018. Artificial intelligence for HR: use AI to support and develop a successful
workforce. Kogan Page Publishers.
Havermans, L. and et. al., 2019. Rolling into the profession: Exploring the motivation and
experience of becoming a project manager. Project management journal, 50(3), pp.346-
360.
Online:
Top 10 HR Trends for 2021 and Beyond. 2021. [Online] Available Through:<
https://www.digitalhrtech.com/hr-trends/>.
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The 12 HR Skills Every HR Generalist Needs (with Infographic). 2021. [Online] Available
Through:< https://www.digitalhrtech.com/hr-skills/ >.
HR Manager. 2021. [Online] Available Through:<
https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/hr-manager/41945958?source=searchResults#/jobs/hr-jobs-
in-london?sortby=DisplayDate>.
Appendix
Evidence for Primary research
Interview questions
(Questionnaire)
Q1) Which are the latest as well as the most general trends which are present in the HR
profession which would have positive impact on the overall graduate employability?
Q2) What are some key skills, knowledge and the experience which are needed within a graduate
candidate for having better job opportunity in HR profession?
Images of Job vacancy advertisement
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