I am a 42 year old male construction worker who is looking for a career change, maybe Human resources.?

My problem is how many men actually get hired into this field? Whenever I have any issues and I have to see HR, I generally have to meet with a women. Does a male have a chance in this field?I am a 42 year old male construction worker who is looking for a career change, maybe Human resources.?
Wow, my current recruiter, past hiring manager and former boss in HR were all males, not sure how you ended up with all females and sorry you think there's no men in the field. I think if your view were valid there'd be more women in good jobs with better pay because of the ';sisterhood'; no?



Since you're already in an established career, construction, I would think it is is likely you would be a good choice for HR in the construction or building fields because you could definitely figure out who knew the area well and their experience.



Here's some research on career changing and HR to get you started. The US Dept. of Labor site is very good, and I found an article written by a male for you :)



Good luck!I am a 42 year old male construction worker who is looking for a career change, maybe Human resources.?
Of course. Woman are often in this field because of their ability to read people and figure out if they are right for a certain job. But you might try HR in your field where your expertise will come in handy when deciding if someone would be an asset to the company. I'd apply at a large construction outfit, to get started, and then find out it is what you wanted. Taking a few courses in human psycology and

business ethics would boost your worth. Good luck.
Prior to the increase in woman in the workplace in the 1970s, the top-level HR positions were held by men.



If you are qualified, you would have the same opportunity as a woman to secure a position in Human Resources.



Although there may be some entry-level positions that don't require a college degree, most HR positions required a Bachelors degree and training in or a specialty certification in one area of HR.



Small companies that have only an HR Manager and one or second other HR employees, will look for candidates with general knowledge of the functions normally performed by the HR department: recruiting/interviewing; employer-sponsored benefits; compensation; employment laws.



Large corporations have an employee (or multi-employees) who specialize in each area.



The International Foundation offers the following certifications:



CEBS鈥?The premier designation in total compensation, considered the standard of excellence in the industry

GBA (Group Benefits Associate)鈥?a specialty designation focusing on health care and other group benefits

RPA (Retirement Plans Associate)鈥?a specialty designation focusing on all aspects of retirement plans

CMS (Compensation Management Specialist)鈥?a specialty designation that focuses on compensation and human resources



To obtain more information on how to earn a HR certification go to www.ifebp.org.