Career fit quiz

Is Human Resources Specialist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the human resources specialist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the human resources specialist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I enjoy helping people and solving workplace problems
Statement 2 of 8I can keep sensitive information confidential
Statement 3 of 8I’m fair and level-headed in tense situations
Statement 4 of 8I like a mix of people work and administration
Statement 5 of 8I’m comfortable learning laws and policies
Statement 6 of 8I’m interested in how organizations work
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $75,940 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Human resources specialists recruit and hire employees, manage onboarding, benefits and employee records, answer policy questions and help organizations comply with employment laws.

  • Recruit, screen and interview candidates
  • Coordinate offers, background checks and onboarding
  • Complete Form I-9 and maintain employee records
  • Administer benefits enrollment and leave
  • Answer employee questions about policies and pay

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