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Career Progression to HR Advisor

Lynda

I have been working as an HR Administrator and have 4 years experience in HR.  I also hold an MSc in HRM and therefore was able to get my CIPD accreditation.  I'm looking to take my career to the next stage but from my job search, there doesn't seem to be many posts that bridge the gap between Administrator to Advisor.  I have been to some Advisor interviews for the experience and practice and although I receive good feedback, it is my lack of formal Advisory experience that leaves me unsuccessful.  Opportunity for such experience is also not a possibility in my current role.  I work full time and have a very young family which makes volunteering my services outwith my job difficult.

My question is, for anyone who has experience of interviewing for HR Advisors, is there anything I can say or do within either my application or interview which would make you take a chance with an inexperienced individual over someone with experience?  Or can you recommend anything that would make me a more attractive candidate to an organisation?

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  • Thank you for your replies! I have given it real thought over the years to leave and try another organisation but what always stops me is the worry that I would end up in a similar position in a different organisation. On paper, my organisation should be 'big' on training and development but it is more a tick box exercise. I think going forward, I will continue my job search but will keep in mind the job role as well as the title and hopefully something will come along.
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  • Thank you for your replies! I have given it real thought over the years to leave and try another organisation but what always stops me is the worry that I would end up in a similar position in a different organisation. On paper, my organisation should be 'big' on training and development but it is more a tick box exercise. I think going forward, I will continue my job search but will keep in mind the job role as well as the title and hopefully something will come along.
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  • in reply to Lynda
    "On paper, my organisation should be 'big' on training and development but it is more a tick box exercise." For your managers, the fact that you think this/have experienced this should be a cause for concern. Is it worth having a direct conversation with your line manager to discuss your career and how they might help you to progress?