Human Resources Specialist: civilian careers

Civilian career paths

• HR Generalist
• HR Coordinator
• Recruiter
• Payroll Specialist

Skills employers recognize

Certifications employers value

• PMP or CAPM (Project Management Institute)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Many can be funded while serving (Credentialing Assistance / COOL) or with the GI Bill. See GI Bill vs. certifications.

Résumé lines to adapt

• Led personnel administration for a team of [number] personnel, achieving [measurable result] under tight deadlines.
• Applied records management to manage equipment and resources valued at $[amount] with zero loss or discrepancies.
• Improved onboarding, reducing [time, cost, or errors] by [percent] across [scope].

Replace the brackets with your real numbers. Never include classified details. Full résumé guide

Research pay

Compare pay and job outlook for HR Generalist and HR Coordinator in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗.

Your whole career counts

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