TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HR
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HOW MUCH DO HR PROFESSIONALS EARN?
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COVER STORY
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5 TIPS TO LANDING THAT GREAT JOB
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MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES
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GENERAL OR SPECIALIST?
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HOW TO BECOME A NETWORKING PRO
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HR DESIGNATIONS
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MAGAZINE — 2012 ISSUE
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