Get to know the president of SHRM, Amanda Torres and her organization! SHRM serves the needs of the human resource management professional by
providing the most essential and comprehensive set of resources
available. In addition, SHRM is committed to advancing the human
resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource
professionals to ensure the HR is an essential and effective partner in
developing and executing organizational strategy. SHRM has more than 575
chapters in over 130 countries, SHRM is the world’s largest association
devoted to furthering the interest of the human resource profession.
Q: Give us a brief
summary of your organization.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at Texas
State is the student chapter of the world’s largest HR
professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries.
For nearly seven decades, the Society has been the leading provider of
resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of
human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within
the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab
Emirates.
The Texas State University Chapter provides
students with internship opportunities, learning initiatives, and professional
speakers to link theory, laws and content, while increasing knowledge as to the
effective management of human capital (people) in business. The chapter
prepares students for careers in management through networking, camaraderie,
respect and mutual support among chapter members and information exchange.
We have food, fun, and prizes at all meetings
as well!
Q: How has your
organization helped you grow as a student and future professional?
This organization has helped me move outside of my comfort
zone. I joined last year and was not an active member outside of the meetings,
when at the end of the year I took a chance and applied to go on a case
competition. Little did I know at the time I would be competing against
universities all around the nation with an all inclusive trip paid for by McCoy
to represent Texas State much less that I would be the Chapter President the
next year. I’ve met so many people and learned to conquer my fear of public
speaking letting me evolve my leadership skills into what they are today.
Q: What makes your
organization special/unique?
What makes SHRM so unique is that after college you can
transition into a national chapter for the rest of your professional career.
The immensity of resources is incredible including workshops and conferences. I
would say the biggest benefit of joining both the Student and National Chapter
is the amount of support you receive from colleagues, peers, and so forth.
Q: What is something
you wish someone would’ve told you before you started your college journey?
I think every college student has heard the cliché sayings
of “don’t procrastinate” or “be fearless” but those two things have always
hindered me. I am a procrastinator by nature, which is somewhat due to my fear
of failure. However I have learned that failure is inevitable but it is only as
permanent as you permit it to be. Be fearless in your efforts to reach your
destiny and mostly try often! Start
today, no matter how tired you are, stay up and study an extra hour. Join an
organization, meet people and network, take ownership of your path and be
great.
Q: How can students
join your organization?
SHRM is open to ALL majors and are always welcoming of new
members! Please email Amanda Torres, Chapter President amt105@txstate.edu
for more details regarding meeting times. We would love to see you there!
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