5 random skills uni life teaches you that are perfect for an HR graduate job

5 random skills uni life teaches you that are perfect for an HR graduate job There are lots of things that university teaches you outside of what you learn during your lectures, seminars and contact hours. How to make £17 stretch until your next maintenance loan drops, for instance. Or how to make a square meal using only spare cereal, instant noodles and everything in your fridge thats nearing its expiration date. These are skills you will inevitably need in later life, and many of them also prepare you quite handily for the world of work. If youre the glue the holds your student house together, the star of the seminar, or the belle of your society, you may want to consider an HR graduate job. If youre a people person, its an awesome place to start your career, with all kinds of places you can continue on to later. And the best part is, you already have a natural aptitude for it. Let us explain. Decision making People defer to you when its time to choose a week night to go out. You pick the restaurant, the pre-drinks playlist   and the house Netflix series.   And you know why? Because youre a safe pair of hands that always gets it right. Thats precisely the kind of person that is needed in human resources. HR employees make lots of decisions for a company, ranging from who to hire to how to resolve a dispute between employees. So the kind of critical thinking you show at university is perfect for  weighing the pros and cons of an event, and then make a decision. Organisation By day, youre the beacon of your societys exec committee. By night, youre making a rota for the washing machine and alphabetising your pencil case. If youre even  half  as organised as this, youll thrive in an HR graduate job. Human resource employees handle lots of paperwork related to hiring, firing, and various employee benefits and attend lots of meetings.  Theyre the gatekeepers if you will. All this information can give you a brain-ache, so its important to stay on your toes and keep it and your schedule accessible and in order. Conflict resolution Youre the referee in the group chat and the first port of call when theres a kitchen dispute. You dont just make the law. You  are the law. Youll hear a number of conflicts between your fellow employees in an HR graduate job, and eventually youll learn how to resolve them. Negotiation and mediation are the key here. Just like when your friends disagree, you need to listen to both sides if you hope to resolve the issue in a respectful and appropriate way. Communication skills You really cant get way with not being a good communicator at university, nor can you in the heady world of human resources. Whether its your lecturers, your group project buddies or your housemates, being clear and straight with them is good practice for the workplaces. Working in human resources means you will have to communicate effectively with people from the top of a company right to bottom and everywhere in between. That includes verbally and in writing, while also being a good listener. Youre going to be the first port of call when it comes to company policy. Other than that, youll need strong communication skills to conduct interviews and give presentations. But after honing your interpersonal skills by making impassioned speeches to your housemates on which is the best Stranger Things kid, itll be a breeze trust us. Self reliance University is the time when people stop doing things for you and you have to learn to do it yourself. If you relish that autonomy and youre able to maintain your quality of life at university by staying organised, youll take to HR like a duck to water. Human Resources is all about self-starters and positive people who take the initiative to solve problems. Its a tough job, but its hella rewarding and the skills you already have from university will see you off to a great start. Connect with Debut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more careers insights.