Going back to school and debating which program to take. Which is more practical Office Admin or Human Resources?
For context, I completed a 2 year diploma in Architectural Technology 3 years ago and have been employed at a Land Surveying company as a drafter for legal land surveys since. I was excited to work in a related field and I do like drafting, but the pay isn't great.
I've seen office admin jobs around me (especially if you work with emergency services or the municipal gov.) offer 30 an hr and that's starting pay. I already do a large amount of office admin alongside drafting currently, so it'd be an easy transition to a purely admin role. The college near me is offering an Office Admin. 8 month certitificate and a post diploma Human Resources 8 month certificate with a co-op work term.
My questions are:
Can you stilll be qualified for Office Admin roles with a background in Human Resources?
I'd feel so much regret if I studied human resources to not even be able to work in office admin after.
And is it worth it to pursue a certificate in office or HR just to have it on paper?
I already do a large portion of office admin in my everyday work and after a few years I feel pretty competent of my skills in that role, but I've hesitated applying for those positions because I assume they'll reject me with no formal education in administration.
If anyone whos worked in Office Administration or Human Resources could tell me a little about their experiences in their careers that'd also be really appreciated. Any guidance or advice is welcomed.