摘要：The changes in HR operations changed the expectations from an HR professionals in the lastdecades. Today businesses need HR managers and professionals who can contribute strategically tothe organization. As a result of these developments competencies are becoming more important in theselection process of new employees. The purpose of this research is to examine existing literatureconcerning HR competencies and to shed light on what competencies university students on the way tobecoming HR professionals have. Also analyzing the perceptions of university students regarding HRcompetencies and the contribution of education. Additionally the relationship between competencylevel and gpa is tested. With this goal in mind a survey is conducted on 301 students of ÇanakkaleOnsekiz Mart University, Biga Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and the gathereddata is analyzed. Via analysis 8 dimensions of competencies (credible activist, strategic manager,change manager, culture and structure architect, business knowledge, innovator, HRM specialist,manager and leader) is found. Also the data showed statistically significant differences betweeneducation contribution and competencies. No relationship between competencies and gpa is found
关键词：Competency; HR competencies; human resources management
