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4. Human Resources Manager
Why it's great At more and more companies, HR is no longer about benefits administration and the employee newsletter. Those tasks are increasingly outsourced, and directors and v.p.s are considered strategic planners.Even lower-level managers are expected to design employee programs that also benefit the bottom line. International HR and compliance are especially hot. There's a wide variety of work, from self-employed benefits specialists to corporate recruiters and HR generalists. What's cool The mission: to make work more rewarding for workers. You help shape corporate culture and strategy. What's not Fighting the "fluffy HR" stereotype; firing people. Top-paying job Senior HR directors make around $285,000; at the C-suite level, it's more like $1 million-plus. Education Bachelor's degree, often followed by master's level work or professional certification. |
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