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Next step up the ladder.. when were you ready?

Joni

Hi all,

I've posted a similar post to this in the past so please forgive me if it sounds slightly repetitive! 

How long were you all in your first, entry level HR position before you moved up? I've been HR Admin for 3 and a half years now and am L3 qualified. Prior to that I have 2 years recruitment experience (admin/resourcing/some account management).

I recently interviewed for a HR admin position and I think the company was a bit surprised that I was still considering HR admin positions. Whilst I am keen to develop and progress, I still feel like I have some way to go before jumping up the ladder - and even then I'm not sure what the next step would be? HR Coordinator? Officer?

How long were you all in your first HR role for before taking the next step up? What key things should I be looking for in my next role in terms of progression and development? I love admin and enjoy it but do want something a bit more challenging and to learn new skills - and if I'm honest, I'm a little bit over being the office run around - I would like more authority and capacity to make decisions. Can I jump up a step and learn these skills along the way, or do I need them under my belt before I attempt to apply for something more senior? Or - is 3 and a half years not that long, and should I wait a wee while longer?

I hope this makes sense! Am feeling a bit static in terms of my career and not sure where to go from here.

Thanks,

Joni 

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  • Hi Joni,

    I was in an HR Coordinator role after graduating for about 18 months, I then moved into another Coordinator role at a different company for another 8 months, so spent about 2.5 years in that level role, while I completed my CIPD level 5. I applied for an HR Officer (advisor) role (my current role) and have been here for 2.5 years, and the step was quite significant and getting into the role took some time, and stepping up was definitely a challenge.

    I'd recommend that you apply for either coordinator or officer/advisor roles and see what happens - if the employer likes you, they will support you making that step and help you grow into the role. Make sure you look for the things that interest you most, and some new items to challenge you in your new role (for example, I now do global mobility in addition to the operational HR side of my job, which I'd never done before but really enjoy). Overall, it depends on whether you feel ready, and as you've said you feel a bit static in your career, I would say go for it and make the jump.

    Hope that helps, and good luck!

    Rebecca
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  • Hi Joni,

    I was in an HR Coordinator role after graduating for about 18 months, I then moved into another Coordinator role at a different company for another 8 months, so spent about 2.5 years in that level role, while I completed my CIPD level 5. I applied for an HR Officer (advisor) role (my current role) and have been here for 2.5 years, and the step was quite significant and getting into the role took some time, and stepping up was definitely a challenge.

    I'd recommend that you apply for either coordinator or officer/advisor roles and see what happens - if the employer likes you, they will support you making that step and help you grow into the role. Make sure you look for the things that interest you most, and some new items to challenge you in your new role (for example, I now do global mobility in addition to the operational HR side of my job, which I'd never done before but really enjoy). Overall, it depends on whether you feel ready, and as you've said you feel a bit static in your career, I would say go for it and make the jump.

    Hope that helps, and good luck!

    Rebecca
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