This paper focuses on the personal experiences gained from the internship while supporting the functions of Human Resources (HR) at the University of Texas at El Paso. The HR department provides a variety of services to all Staff, Faculty and Student employees. Throughout the internship, knowledge and skills have been obtained in the specific area of employment and recruitment. Personal experiences such as; conducting criminal background checks, and E-verify reports which verifies an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States were the typical daily functions of the internship. Interning in the HR department has presented exceptional opportunities that will help fine tune practical skills and gain professional experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree
Introduction
Before graduating one of the biggest fears was wondering what would happen after graduation. Only having theoretical knowledge in Human Resources just isn’t enough in today’s competitive job market. As luck would have it, during a Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) meeting, this opportunity was made available to the members of SHRM. This was an excellent starting point in order to gain work related experience therefore an application, resume and cover letter was submitted to the manager of employment and compensation. Out of all the candidates that applied and interviewed for this position, I was chosen for this position.
For the past year and a half, this internship has provided opportunities to apply in class theory with real world applications. In addition to honing those specific skills, it has also provided the ability to identify personal strengths and weaknesses while attaining valuable skills. The roles and responsibilities regarding this internship include processing background checks, updating spreadsheets, conducting audits to ensure compliance measures, posting vacancies externally on a website and conducting E-verify reports. Through these roles, it has provided an ability to effectively manage time, remain attentive and organized as well as the ability to utilize problem-solving skills
Address: Administration Building, Office 216 University Ave, El Paso TX, 79968
Email: HRS@utep.edu; Employment@utep.edu
Website: utep.edu/employment
History, Mission and Core Values of the Organization
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), formally known as “Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy” was founded in 1914 as a small mining college. 100 years later, UTEP has transformed the university into a large multicultural research institution. The university prides itself on the ability to provide higher education and opportunities through a variety of degree programs. Through valued commitment, UTEP embraces its role of preparing students to make significant contributions to their academic career.
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