However, there are many qualified applicants making the job market very competitive. Opportunities are best for entry- level positions in corporations, and in consulting and personnel supply firms. There is also a strong demand for graduates of master's degree programs in industrial relations. One of the hot human resource specialties is executive recruiting. Executive recruiters find the right execs for clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms.
Most recruiters come out of a specific industry with a network of contacts in place.
Rising health care costs should spur demand for specialists to develop compensation and benefit plans. Persons with knowledge in fields such as human resources information systems, labor relations and international experience should also find good opportunities. Aptitudes and Training. Work in this field requires good math and communications skills. Patience and the ability to deal with people with different points of view are also important.