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Organizational Development Professional
March 04, 2008
Are you one of those people who embraces change? Then the field of organizational development may be just what you're looking for. Organizational development professionals work closely with top management to ensure the organization's design is closely aligned with the company's goals, mission and vision. In this role, you may also do some training and development.
Things can get really hot in this field when a company goes through a major reorganization or merger. You may be required to work long hours when change is in the air. If this specialization interests you, consider approaching some professionals in the field for suggestions on how to break into this area of HR.
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