Episode 4: The knowledge required for a human resource manager. How is the knowledge of students in the Human Resource Management field equipped?

A survey conducted by the Center for Labor Demand Forecasting and Labor Market Information in Ho Chi Minh City for efficient and fast-promoting workers revealed that only 25% of success is attributed to specialized knowledge, while the remaining 75% is determined by the soft skills they possess.

In general, and specifically in the field of human resources, equipping oneself with the necessary skills and knowledge is crucial. Especially in the current phase where employee layoffs are happening rapidly, expanding skills and comprehensive development is essential for the younger generation of the workforce to focus on.

The necessary skills for HR professionals include:

- Training skills: The ability to help others achieve their goals by providing guidance or influencing their perceptions.

- Consulting skills: To become a consultant, one needs a deep understanding of HR. From there, suggestions and directions regarding HR strategies for businesses can be provided.

- Influencing skills: The ability to influence others' behaviors and change their perceptions on specific issues.

- Management skills: HR is the management function of a business. For small and medium-sized enterprises, HR often takes on the responsibility of managing general business operations. Therefore, this is an important skill that HR professionals need to possess in their careers.

- Problem-solving skills: HR serves as a bridge between the business and employees. Therefore, HR professionals need to learn problem-solving skills to ensure the success of their businesses.

- Motivational skills: To be a good HR professional, one should also learn the skills to motivate oneself and employees. This is crucial in guiding a career in human resources.

- Data analysis skills: To evaluate the effectiveness of business operations, leaders need to assess their workforce. Therefore, HR professionals need to improve and enhance their data analysis skills.

- Advocacy skills: HR professionals often play a role in protecting the company's brand, especially in the recruitment and employee exit processes.

- Building unity skills: HR professionals need to know how to balance the needs of the business and the workforce in general. In other words, they need to know how to build unity within the company.

- Personal branding skills: Due to the interconnectedness of the job, HR professionals need to know how to promote themselves to become a trusted source for employees and the company.

- Integration skills: HR professionals are the ones who interact with employees the most and face the challenge of recruiting new talent.

- Technological skills: HR professionals should pay attention to and continuously enhance their knowledge of communication tools in the workplace. Particularly, for Generation Z and Generation Alpha, the current young workforce, the use of modern tools helps increase employee satisfaction.

Teambuilding programs organized by the Human Resource Management field and the university provide opportunities for students to enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

The football tournament organized by the HRM Club is both a playground and a chance for students in the HRM field to meet and interact.

Workshops organized as extracurricular activities cover topics related to the curriculum, inviting experienced professionals from relevant fields as guest speakers. During these workshops, students can engage in discussions with the guest speakers, helping expand their networks and allowing them to compare and apply the theoretical knowledge they have learned to real business scenarios.

Soft skills need to be solid, while hard skills need to be flexible. Following this principle, the Human Resource Management division places great emphasis on training students not only in knowledge but also in skills through extracurricular activities, from academic subjects to programs for students, from academics to general activities.

The Human Resource Management division warmly welcomes new students to join the field to learn, play, and develop comprehensively. We aim to support students in setting career goals, planning their development, and accompanying them in pursuing their dreams.