A group of college students who meet regularly to gain career exposure, information and experience as they consider entering the field of human resources. Formally chartered with the local Society for Human Resource Management chapter, a Student Chapter includes officers and relies on guidance from faculty advisors.

Students who have chosen HR as a career focus and those who simply want to explore and learn more are welcome. Chapter members participate in activities on and off campus and learn from active professionals what it is like to work in Human Resources. Currently a Student Chapter affiliated with the SOCT SHRM organization is based at Fairfield University and sponsored by the University's Business School Management Club. Students at other southern Connecticut colleges and universities are encouraged to form a chapter. Read the national web page www.shrm.org to find out how or contact SOCTSHRM Student Chapter Chair at this addresss:  StudentChapter@soctshrm.org

What are the benefits of joining SOCTSHRM?

1. The opportunity to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships awarded yearly
2. The opportunity to attend monthly meetings, including lunch or dinner, networking,and an exciting presentation on a current HR issue, for two student chapter members at no cost, and for all other student chapter members at a reduced cost of $15-$25.
3. Access to local and national chapter job banks listing many HR opportunities
4. Assistance in locating HR internships offered through SHRM members
5. Access to member only "white page" legal updates
6. Invitations to attend special industry groups and networking social events
7. Association membership with nearly 400 highly respected professionals
8. Opportunity to attend SOCTSHRM's annual EXPO 

Questions about student membership? Contact our Chair at this address: StudentChapter@soctshrm.org

Students!
Consider National Membership In SHRM

Student chapter members from Fairfield University who join national SHRM ($35 for an annual student membership vs. $160 for a regular professional membership) will be granted honorary membership in the local Southern Connecticut SHRM chapter and chapter dues will be waived. Below are some of the advantages of national membership. More can be found on the SHRM national website - www.shrm.org

 Your Parents? Summer Job or an Internship in Human Resources ????

HR internships --Your direct pathway to:

• hands on experience

• a new perspective on what you learned in class

• a sense of how you fit in to the Human Resource field

• a track record that strengthens your resume

• a network of HR contacts

Many employers consider internships a method for testing potential after-graduation hires. Plan to have your resume ready in Word by April 1. Need help? Contact our Chair at this address: StudentChapter@soctshrm.org

HR Internships will be posted on this website in one of the many human resource specialty areas:

• Recruitment
• Compensation
• Organizational Development
• Benefits
• Training
• HRIS

Information Resources

• HRMagazine. Twelve monthly issues of this full-color magazine featuring in-depth articles on human resource management.

• HRNews. Twelve monthly issues of this award-winning newspaper featuring the latest trends and issues in the field, as well as legal updates.

• Echoes. Quarterly student newsletter featuring news and job search hints.

• Free Bibliographies. Cut down your research time by generating free bibliographies for specific HRM topics by contacting the Society's Information Center toll-free at 1-800-283-SHRM.  Also, browse the growing collection of Information Center White Papers, available on the SHRM web site.

• SHRM Book Service. Discounted prices on HRM/general management publications. A catalog of publications is published in HR News and online.

Networking Opportunities

• Annual Conference. The SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition featuring over 150 educational sessions, a one-day student conference, and attendance of over 10,000 professionals and 250 students. The conference is held in June and national student members can attend at a substantial discount. Information is mailed to all national student members each January.

• Member Directory Online. Searchable database helps you locate SHRM professional members anywhere in the world. Exclusively for SHRM members.

• SHRM Online's HR Talk. Exclusively for members of SHRM. Go online to discuss issues affecting the HR profession. 

• State & Regional Conferences. Student and professional educational conferences held around the country sponsored by local SHRM chapters.

Other Benefits

• Membership card. An official SHRM membership card including your membership number which allows you to access your membership services.

• Scholarships/Awards. Two annual $1000 awards include a commemorative plaque and a complimentary registration to the Society's annual conference. Application deadline is March 1.

• SHRM Global Forum. For an extra fee, students can access SHRM Global Forum site focusing HR practices overseas and in multinational corporations. 

• Conversion Dues. If applied for within six months of graduation, student members can convert to professional status membership for only $80 in their first year, half off the regular membership fee of $160!

• First USA Credit Card Program. Establish your credit line. Information is mailed periodically from First USA to all national student members.