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How do I get a job in HR and recruitment?

Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in human resources and recruitment. Whether you want to know how much you could expect to earn or what areas you could work in, you can find answers to key questions here.

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Human resources and recruitment:   a graduate career involving caring for employees according to a business plan. Requires good business skills, backbone and people skills; tasks may include hiring, firing, payroll and training.

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