Human Resource Careers

It's a safe guess that you want to have a happy, successful future. You probably have figured that the basis for that future is a successful career in a field you will enjoy. You've also realized that success doesn't just happen. It's the result of a plan, carefully designed and followed. You're headed in the right direction as education is a vital element in finding success in a career.

Each of us must be self-reliant: that means that we must seize control of our own destinies.  Consider your interests. What holds your interest today and what can you see yourself doing tomorrow? That's what you'll enjoy studying. If you're going to spend time, money and energy on an education, you want to be sure it’s one you’ll enjoy.

If you are interested in the opportunity of being your own success story, your plans for the future should include Harrison College.  Harrison College offers the ease and flexibility of getting your education on your time – offering day, night, and online classes – giving you time for family and work while still having the opportunity to gain the skills you need to get the career you want.

The adult education programs of study at the Evansville College include Health Care Management, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Reimbursement Technology, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Accounting Assistant, Business Management, Business Marketing, Business Finance, Human Resources, Office Assistant, and Administrative Professional.

So what are you waiting for? Start your own success story today!

A lot of people either don't know how or have forgotten how to write a letter.  Knowing how to write letters is important, even today with texting, cellphones, and email.  How a person writes says a lot about that person.

A good letter should have an opening that is interesting to the reader and a statement of what the letter is about.   The body of the letter justifies the topic of the letter.  This is followed by a conclusion which restates the point of the letter - and may contain a call to action on the part of the recipient.

Why is all of that important?  For starters, the ability to write well can give a person some measure of job security.  I have had several jobs where part of my duties was to write the letters the boss wanted written because he knew I was a better writer than he was.  This made me even more important than my job title might have indicated.  My job description did not include this chore, but it was one I accepted because it made my job more secure.

Anthony Balderrama of CareerBuilder.com says, "Between e-mails, texts and Tweets, our society spends a lot of time communicating via the written word. We spend more time writing in our professional and personal lives than we probably imagined we would back in school. What you may not realize is that these written exchanges can boost your career or hinder it, depending on how you treat them"  (The Importance of Good Writing). 

Often the choice to hire two equally qualified people is difficult.  Most human resource people then choose the better writer.  Communication problems plague the business world and businesses want better communicators... especially now that so much business is conducted online.  A solid writer creates clearer, more successful websites, writes better, more effective emails, and sends out stronger, more impactful memos.

A good reason to engage in an adult education program at an Indiana career college such as Harrison College is to learn how to improve your writing and gain the ability to represent yourself well on paper, giving the reader a sense of your professionalism.  Assignments in many of the courses are designed to improve your writing skill just as much as they are intended to help you learn the topic.

Are you looking for a college for working adults with flexible class schedules?  Visit the Harrison College website today and become an adult learner!
 

What does the Evansville campus of Harrison College have to offer? Plenty! The latest commercial highlighting the Evansville College will air on WFIE-14 later this month. 

Tiffany Arrigo, Senior Admissions Representative highlights the many Associate and Bachelor adult education programs available, including Business Management, Business Finance, Business Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Criminal Justice, Medical Assisting, Medical Reimbursement, and Health Care Management. In addition, she discusses the ease of the flexible class schedules that are available.

Next, Rebecca Moran, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, details how the Indiana Financial Aid process works and how she assists in helping students file the proper paperwork to fund their education.

Regional President, Steve Hardin highlights the many advantages of career development assistance that Harrison College offers to its students.

Watch, learn, and enjoy!
 
For more information, visit www.harrison.edu

A lot of students have difficulty writing research papers, but they shouldn't worry.  A little bit of organization, and a research paper comes together quite nicely.  It doesn't matter what your degree or major is.  Students who are studying for degrees in Health Care Management and students who are studying for human resource careers or whatever the degree is, can write a decent research paper with these tips.

To begin, you must have a thesis.  A thesis is more than just a topic.  A thesis is a topic plus an opinion.  "My black car" is not a thesis.  That is a topic.  I can't go anywhere with that.  However, "my black car is the best car in the whole wide world" is a thesis, because it has an opinion attached to it.  Now I have something to prove or argue.

Once you have the thesis, you can begin the actual research.  You may want to think of three to five things that would prove your opinion to be true.  These are the actual things you are looking for research on.  These three to five things become the topic sentences for the body of your paper.  For example, in my black car thesis, I might decide that my car is the best in the world because it gets great gas mileage, because it never breaks down, and because it responds to my emotions.  Now I can go about gathering evidence on those three points, and ignore research in other areas of the car.

Now... make an outline!  I can hear the groans of almost everyone reading this, but seriously... make an outline.  This step organizes your paper and makes it easier to write.  Write an introduction with a hook and a thesis, then go into your three to five main points.  It should look something like this:

I.  Introduction
      A. Hook (story, quote, something interesting related to your thesis)
      B. Thesis (Topic plus opinion)
      C. Preview Statement (a sentence with your three to five main points that you intend to discuss that proves your thesis true.

II.  Main Point 1  (state your first main point)
      A.  First bit of support or evidence that proves your first main point is true (make a citation)
      B.  Second bit of support or evidence that proves your first main point is true (make a citation)
      C.  Third bit of support or evidence that proves your first main point is true (make a citation)

III.  Main Point 2  (state your second main point with a transition, such as "Not only is main point 1 true, but main point 2 also proves the thesis)
      A.  First bit of support or evidence that proves your second main point is true (make a citation)
      B.  Second bit of support or evidence that proves your second main point is true (make a citation)
      C.  Third bit of support or evidence that proves your second main point is true (make a citation)

IV.  Main Point 3  (state your third main point with a transition, such as "Not only is main point 2 true, but main point 3 also proves the thesis)
      A.  First bit of support or evidence that proves your third main point is true (make a citation)
      B.  Second bit of support or evidence that proves your third main point is true (make a citation)
      C.  Third bit of support or evidence that proves your third main point is true (make a citation)

V.  Conclusion
      A. Summary Statement (a sentence with your three to five main points that you used to prove your thesis true.
      B. Restate the Thesis (Topic plus opinion)
      C. Close out with a final thought or related quote.

Now, write your first draft.  When that is done, read it out loud to see how it sounds, then revise the draft.  Repeat until you are satisfied.

For more help, you should check out these 57 tips on writing a term paper.

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One of the most successful schools of study for Harrison College is its Culinary School.  The Chef's Academy has been a part of Harrison College since 2006 and offers programs in Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant Management and Pastry Arts.  Graduates from these programs go on to fill numerous careers in the culinary world.

One of The Chef's Academy students, Jeremiah Clark, secured a 10 week internship with The French Laundry.  The French Laundry was recently rated as one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants and is located in Yountville, California.  To have a student of The Chef's Academy earn a highly competitive internship at one of the world's best restaurants speaks to the commitment that all of Harrison College's staff has to provide the best career opportunities for its graduates.  Although this recent article speaks directly to the succes of Harrison's culinary programs, the staff at Harrison Collge is commited to helping students gain employment opportunities in areas like health care management, massage, human resources, surgical technology, business finance and fashion merchandising to name just a few.

For more information, please visit the Harrison College or The Chef's Academy links.

In this year's NCAA tournament, the team of another Indiana College, the Butler Bulldogs, made an improbable run all the way to the championship game.  As the sportscasters were telling the team's story, one mentioned that Butler's coach had been working for a local company, but always dreamed of coaching college basketball.  To move himself toward his dream, he volunteered with Butler's team, was eventually hired and promoted until he found himself in the top job.

So, what does this story mean for the career advancement prospects of Harrison College students?  First, you have to set a defined goal for your career.  I hear far too many people tell me that they are just "looking for a job."  If your goal is this broad, it is harder for you to figure out what steps you should take and for others to help you. 

Once you have your goal, break it down into realistic, achievable steps - in this case, the Butler coach set a goal of being a basketball coach and one of his steps was to volunteer with a local team.  His eventual goal was lofty, but he broke it down into actions that he could take and was eventually successful. 

How might this process work for you as a Harrison College student?  If you are interested in a career in Human Resources, don't overlook opportunities to volunteer as a way to build your resume.  Many non-profit organizations need help recruiting and managing volunteers.  Recruiting and managing volunteers could be a first step to recruiting and managing staff as a career.

Good luck as you move toward the career of your dreams.  If you will need additional training or education to get there, check out all the different programs offered by Harrison.

What is a career college? I get this question often when speaking with high school students and non-traditional students looking for adult education programs that will aid in career advancement. Harrison College is an Indiana career college. Being a graduate and an employee, I feel I can give you the basics on what makes career colleges different and why that difference is exactly what many students are looking for today.

Career colleges offer education that is related to specific careers and fields of study. This education is designed to assist the graduate in finding a career position—not just another “job.”

Most career colleges are owned and operated by individuals, private investors, or public corporations. They pay taxes yet receive no direct financial support form the state.

Career colleges are accredited. Accreditation simply means that the college is held to high quality standards in academics and sometimes in career placement of graduates. Accreditation means that the degree the graduate receives is WORTHY of the hard work and investment the student made. Accreditation can be both national and regional.  Note: always check to make sure the college you are interested in attending is accredited. You want to get your monies worth--so ask them about their accreditation and then research it online.

Career colleges focus on the needs of both students and employers! Often there is an atmosphere of service for the students—making it that much easier to achieve a degree while still maintaining family, work, and other life-obligations. Many career colleges like Harrison College also use Advisory Boards made up of local professionals and business owners. This allows the college to stay on track with what is needed by local employers--making graduates that much more prepared and employable!

Harrison College is an Indiana accredited college that offers degrees in the following areas:

• Medical Assistant
• Criminal Justice
• Massage
• Health Care Management
• Finance
• Business Marketing and Management
• Help Desk
• Human Resources
• Nursing
• Network Administration
• Surgical Technology
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Fashion Merchandising
• Systems Administrator
• Veterinary Technology

For a complete listing of degrees offered at Harrison College, click here.

For more information on how career colleges are meeting the needs of the 21st Century Workforce, check out this video or visit the Career College Association site.

A degree in accounting is arguably the best choice for a business degree, even if one never intends to become an accountant.

A degree in accounting opens up virtually all the doors to the business world.  I have an accounting degree, and I have worked as an accountant, in marketing, as a restaurant manager, in human resources, as a purchasing agent, and as an instructor at Harrison College (formerly Indiana Business College.)  All of this was available to me because of the accounting degree.  Indeed, my first job out of college was in purchasing and I was hired because of the accounting degree.  Several previous purchasers didn’t work out for this company because they didn’t understand the accountant and the accounting systems, so they hired me because I would be able to understand both. 

Many CEOs have a degree in accounting and a background in marketing.  A simple fact is that business requires accounting to function well, so someone who understands this is in demand for all positions.  The person with the accounting degree understands the background infrastructure of business.

If one is interested in making a difference in business, a degree in accounting is a pathway toward that goal.  Most of the routine accounting functions (the number-crunching and bean counting) are handled by computers these days, freeing up the accountant to handle analysis and advice, so accountants often sit with managers and leaders, helping to make decisions for the company. 

For those without an interest in actually being an accountant, the accounting degree helps them to understand why the business is making the decisions it is making, and still offers a path toward being part of the decision-making team.

Many people fear accounting is about math.  It isn’t.  Accounting is about organizing information and categorizing it.  Most of the math is basic, on the level of addition and subtraction for the most part.  Accounting teaches one to take a more organized approach in thinking and behavior, something useful to all businesses in all capacities.

For an entrepreneur or business owner, understanding accounting is vital.  Most businesses fail because of poor accounting practices.  Understanding accounting gives the person an idea of systems and organization, allowing the business to stay streamlined and functional.

Other benefits to an accounting degree often include employment opportunities soon after graduation (or even during the educational program), good salaries, steady career advancement, and, if one is interested in actually being an accountant, it is noted to be one of the least stressful jobs in the traditional business world.  Accounting also offers autonomy because few people understand what it is the accountant is doing, and just lets the accountant do his or her job in peace.

It is not unusual that Harrison College Columbus Indiana college campus students are the best allies we could have. Each quarter we have many students who hear about us and enroll based on the experience of a friend or family member already enrolled in a Harrison College adult education program.
 

To show that our students really do have a high opinion of the college and the education we provide, I am sharing an essay written by Kayla Brewer. Kayla is a Columbus, Indiana college student pursuing her Medical Assistant degree. She is looking forward to a medical assisting career where she can experience career advancement while helping others.

Thanks for Choosing Harrison College

By Kayla Brewer
 

“We change lives, one student at a time.”  That is Harrison College’s motto and they stick to that statement.  Harrison is a small college, and it is becoming more and more popular.  Harrison College is a great college to attend because of the small class sizes, the help that is available if needed, and the benefits of choosing Harrison.
 
First, a good reason for choosing Harrison College is because of the small class sizes.  Small class sizes give the students a more personal atmosphere and more one-on-one time with the instructor.  The instructors are always available if needed.  Because of the small class, the students get to know each other on a more personal note and soon become friends.  Everyone at this college is so nice and if someone ever needed something, all that is needed is to ask someone and soon it is there.
 
Another reason for choosing Harrison is the help that is available anytime.  Whether it is tutoring or financial help, someone is always here if and when needed.  On every door in the building there is a piece of paper that lists all the instructors and the times they are available for tutoring.  If that time in particular does not fit one’s schedule, contact the instructor and he/she will find a time that will work for both parties involved.  Another kind of help available is financial aid.  Kathy and Megan are the local financial aid analysts and are always there if needed.  They are always encouraging students to apply for scholarships and grants to help pay for tuition.  The students can make an appointment any time if they need to see Kathy or Megan about their financial issues. 
 
Finally, the third reason for choosing Harrison College is the benefits.  One benefit of choosing Harrison is the flexible class schedules.  If the student is working during the day and is unable to take day classes, night classes are available.  Online classes are also available if the student has a job, children, and other things to do and cannot handle the pressure of also going to class.  Another benefit of Harrison is that they offer many types of degrees.  Here at the local Columbus campus not as many degrees are offered as the main college in Indianapolis, but there are still quite a lot to choose from.  Degrees offered in Columbus range from business degrees to medical degrees.  Some of the business degrees offered are accounting, business finance, business management, and human resources.  The medical degrees offered are medical assisting and medical reimbursement technology.
 
There are many reasons to choose Harrison College, but the small class sizes, the help that is available, and the benefits of Harrison are just a few.  So when starting at Harrison, remember, if anything is needed, help is always available from anybody.
 

      So over the weekend, I came across an article on interviewing tips for military spouses. As if trying to find a school wasn't hard enough! With deployments every couple years, it is hard to find an employer who will hire you on. The great thing about Harrison College is they do offer lifetime placement assistance and they have a site where you can upload your resume so, employers can look at your resume. I have to say Harrison College does help with Career Advancement. Not only with the programs but with the assistance they provide. Whether you want a System Administrator career or Human Resource careers, these tips will help you in any position.

In today’s highly competitive job market, you can be sure that you won’t be the only one trying to land the job. These tips will help you stand out over the other candidates:

Before the interview

• Learn what you can about the company and the position. Do your research online and off. If you know others who work there and can speak with them discreetly about the organization, do so.

• Review your resume and mentally prepare answers to the most common interview questions.

• Think about questions that you will want to ask the employer. Your questions will help you determine if the company and the position are right for you.

• Decide what you are going to wear at the interview.

• Gather together your reference letters, your portfolio, and any other items you will need for the interview. 

• Make sure you know how soon in advance to leave your house to get there on time. Drive the route ahead of time, taking into consideration potential traffic. Build in time for “friction,” like road construction.

• Make arrangements for child care, if necessary. Plan to go to the interview alone.

Harrison College is proud to announce the addition of the Human Resources Degree program at the Columbus Indiana college campus. Enrollments are being accepted now for the September 28, 2009 quarter start. This Associate Degree program is designed to train students in various key processes and services for careers in Human Resources departments.

Although new to the Columbus, IN campus, the Human Resources Associate Degree program has experienced success at six campuses across the state and nationally via Harrison College Online, a distance learning college.
 

As with all degree programs at Harrison College, graduates of the Human Resources Program will be provided with career placement assistance and will also qualify for our tuition freeze program which allows for a student’s tuition to remain the same throughout the completion of their degree with Harrison College. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
 

The goal of Harrison College is to train students in preparation for today’s jobs. This means making efficient use of student’s valuable time by training on state-of-the-art equipment as well as receiving quality education from instructors with experience in the field. It also means students receive the proper training to secure employment in the shortest time possible.
 

Harrison College is a nationally accredited institution dedicated to excellence in higher learning.  With a concentration on career-focused education, the college grants Associate and Bachelor Degrees. Students may earn a degree by attending one of 12 campuses throughout Indiana, or the newest campus located in Columbus, Ohio, by taking classes 100% online, or a combination of classroom and online learning. Students may choose degrees from the Schools of Business, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Veterinary Technology as well as the college’s culinary division, The Chef’s Academy. Harrison College, formerly Indiana Business College was founded in 1902.

Choosing a career is difficult. After all many of us spend just as much if not more time at our jobs then we do with our families (although I don’t recommend doing that). Jobs many times choose us, we get busy paying the bills, keeping food on the table for ourselves and in many cases our children, when do any of us have time to find our calling?

The good news is Harrison College realizes that our students need flexible class schedules. Harrison College offers medical certificates, diploma, associates and bachelor degrees during the day, evenings and online.  Take a look and see how easy career advancement can be for you; even if you are a working adult..

College of Health Sciences

 Medical Assistant - A.A.S.

 Medical Office Assistant - Cert.

Medical Reimbursement Technology - A.A.S.

Health Care Management – B.S.

College of Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice - A.A.S

Criminal Justice - B.S.

College of Business

       Accounting - A.A.S.

       Accounting Assistant - Diploma

       Accounting - B.S.

       Administrative Professional - A.A.S.

       Business Finance - A.A.S.

       Business Management - A.A.S.

       Business Management - B.S.

       Business Marketing - A.A.S.

       Human Resources - A.A.S.

Make the time to invest in your future you may be surprised just how easily college fits into your life. Classes are forming now. Harrison College will also answer any questions you may have about college tuition assistance and financial aid.
Please contact Lucas Mahoney for more information on any of Harrison's programs.

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