What Is The Salary Range Of HR Professionals With 2-3 Years Of Experience? Plus Free Sample CV
After graduating, we are all looking to land that big job with a big salary. A big salary that you have already predetermined and you are hell bent on getting it no matter what. But your predetermined salary and what the employer is willing to offer are never anywhere close most of the times.
This is because employers are never willing to pay a high salary when they don’t know what you are bringing on board. An employer will want to see what you have to offer, before they can increase your salary after the probation period of your employment.
Before jobs are advertised, employers have already set the salary for the position.But they will always ask about your salary expectations. This question is meant to evaluate if you are over ambitious or you are practical enough to understand how the job market works.
“If you do not have experience, then the amount you mention to recruiters should not be outrageous”, advices Muthoni Ndegwa, a Recruitment Manager at Corporate Staffing Services. She advises it’s important to study the market and do research before you can name a salary figure.
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The Salary of a HR Professional with 2-3 Years of Experience
So, you are at entry level with 2-3 years experience in the HR profession. How much money should you expect in a job? Before we can discuss the amount, it is advised to note that different organizations and industries pay differently.
You might be working for an organization that pays you KSh70,000 per month while your former campus classmate with the same years of experience is earning KSh 55,000 per month in a different organization in the same industry or a different industry.
“2-3 years of experience means you are either a HR Officer or Assistant. You can expect to earn between Ksh 50,000 to 75,000 as you keep proving your skills”, says Muthoni. The more you gain experience and prove your skills at work, the better your chances at a salary increment.
With that knowledge on how to answer; What Salary Should You Quote in Entry Level Jobs especially for HR positions, go nail that interview.
Remember that different organizations and industries pay differently. Do your research, maybe even using an inside person, to avoid selling yourself short or ruining your chances by quoting ridiculous amounts.
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Now that you have the salary range of HR entry level positions, it’s time to see how your CV should look like. Here is a sample CV for HR professionals that you can use for your next job search.
Sample CV For A HR Job In Kenya
Mary Jane
P.O. Box 00000, Nanyuki
Tel: 0700 000 000/ 0723 000 000
Email: maryjane@yahoo.com
Profile summary
Solution oriented Human Resource professional who is skilled in recruitment and employment processing where I have handled casuals and trainees, ensuring they meet all statutory requirements. I can also handle records management, succession planning and labor relations. My goal is to obtain a position as a Human Resource Officer, a position that will offer me an opportunity to utilize my experience and skills to help the organization in providing efficient human resource services as well as achieving the organization’s overall objective.
Education and Professional Qualification:
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations, xxx University, 2013
• Diploma in Human Resource & Industrial Relations, xxx Polytechnic University College, 2011
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, xxx Girls High School, 2009
Key Professional Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent knowledge of HR and administrative procedures and systems
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
• Trained in staff training and development
• Knowledge of promotional issues, salary reviews, examination awards etc.
• High standard of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Professional Experience
Human Resource Assistant;
ABC Company April 2013-To Date;
Duties and responsibilities:
• Facilitates the Human Resources & Administration functions
• Coordinate the recruitment process and internship programs
• Assist in processing payroll, monthly and maintaining accurate, up to date staff records
• Manage all statutory payments and records
• In charge of all the administrative functions
Internship-Human Resource Department;
XYZ Industries Ltd, 2012 January – 2013 February;
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assisted in implementing HR policies and procedures
• Coordinated all recruitment activities and induction process for new starters
• Responded to staff/manager inquiries in a timely manner
• Assembled new hire orientation binders
Referees
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic, performance and / or any other aspect with respect to me:-
Grace Susan
Human Resource officer
ABC Ltd
Tel: 0729 000 000
James Peter
Human Resource Manager
XYZ Industries Ltd
Tel: 0722 000 000
Fredrick John
XYZ Industries Ltd
Tel: 0722 000 000
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The writer is a Communications Officer at Corporate Staffing Services, a leading Recruitment firm that offers CV Writing, Job Placement & Career Advice. Email :elizabeth@corporatestaffing.co.ke