Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Resource Managers at Mercer
Michelle, a Resource Manager at Mercer, started as a project coordinator, a common entry-level role in consulting firms supporting resource management offices; this involved "data entry, reporting," and other assistant tasks, which allowed Michelle to gain valuable business knowledge and ultimately advance to higher levels.
Project Management, Resource Management, Data Entry, Consulting, Career Development
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Michelle Reid
Resource Manager
Mercer
University of Texas at Austin
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Advertising, Public Relations
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in resource management often begin as project coordinators or similar support roles.
2. These roles involve tasks such as data entry, reporting, and assisting the resource manager.
3. Gaining experience and demonstrating strong work ethic and knowledge of the business can lead to promotions and advancement within the field.
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What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider pursuing?
I started as a project coordinator, which was definitely the entry-level role at our company. My team, Mercer's Digital Solutions practice, specifically implements Workday.
We only work with Workday, so it's a niche market and a very specific type of company. However, I think any consulting firm, regardless of their focus, will have a resource management office.
A coordinator or assistant role supporting that office and the resource manager is a good place to start. That's how I began, in a support role doing data entry and assisting the resource manager with anything they needed, like reporting.
As you get to know the business well, you make yourself valuable. If you have good management that appreciates your hard work and your knowledge, they will promote you into higher levels from there.
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