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Heather's Blog

Aug 19, 2008 - Life is a delicate balancing act
by: Heather Hetland

I’ve decided that if I ever wanted to switch careers, I can always join the circus (because that thought crosses my mind quite frequently ), I would be a professional juggler, though, not a very good one.
Jul 23, 2008 - Since the interview…
by: Heather Hetland

So, the interview has come and gone, now what?  Here are some of the things that have happened since the informational interview.
Jul 08, 2008 - Preparing for the Informational Interview
by: Heather Hetland

As I mentioned in my previous post, my SHRM mentor has so graciously introduced me to his fellow SHRM colleagues.  I have my meeting scheduled with the manager for the student programs at the national SHRM.  HOW EXCITING!  So, before the interview, I must prepare...


Jun 20, 2008 - Connections make the world go 'round!
by: Heather Hetland

Since my first mentoring meeting, I've made a few connections within the SHRM community...


Jun 10, 2008 - Our First Mentoring Meeting
by: Heather Hetland

So, I've just had my first mentoring meeting with my new mentor, and I feel like this is going to be a very successful partnership.  We both walked away having discussed goals and expectations for the partnership along with some action items.  I'd say we are off to a great start.


Jun 06, 2008 - First call with my new mentor is officially scheduled!
by: Heather Hetland

Exciting news, my new mentor and I have our first meeting scheduled for next Tuesday. 


May 23, 2008 - Finding a Mentor
by: Heather Hetland

As a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), I wanted to find a way to get actively involved not only in the society, but also in the industry. I was looking for a mentor that could help me find ways to volunteer and also keep up my certification. When I got a notification that SHRM was starting a mentoring program, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to make connections in the HR field and also enhance my own membership experience.

And so the journey began...


HEATHER HETLAND, B.B.A., PHR is the Training Coordinator for the Training Connection. Heather is responsible for keeping communication flowing between mentoring program participants, management and the various program coordinators nationwide. She also serves as a mentoring liaison providing suggestions for building strong development plans and evaluating mentoring progress and performance in TTC's formal mentoring programs.