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How did you move on from your first role in HR?

Georgia

Hi everyone,

Just looking for some friendly advice and your experiences on developing your career.

I've been in my first HR role for almost two years as a HR Administrator and I am really enjoying it, I love the work and I love my team and the company I work for.

I'm not thinking about moving on but I do want to hear about your experiences of moving from a similar band 1 role to that of a band 2?

I have reviewed the job description for the next role up in my organisation (which is HR Advisor) and have identified the areas I need to gain experience in to meet the requirements. I also appreciate that learning and becoming confident at these new tasks will take some time. (Timescale for me is not important as I want to make sure I can do the job!)

Please let me know your experiences, I'm really keen to hear how you've driven your career forward. 

TIA!

Georgia 

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  • Georgia, I agree with Peter although email prompts to post on questions can be a week before they land in my in-box so don't be too concerned about the lack of answers, it could be just timing :-).

    Gaining additional experience in your current company and in your current role as part of a development plan can be a great way of getting additional skills and showing your current or potential future employer that you have the understanding to move into an advisor role. Volunteering for additional work, checking out the CIPD professional map & using that as a way of plotting what skills and experience you need & identifying development areas would help. I found lots of learning so going to CIPD branch sessions, checking out topics on line - webinars, You Tube videos, Twitter chats like #HRHour can all help broaden your knowledge and connections. Reading books on HR advice can also help. You might also want to seek out a mentor - the CIPD have a mentor service or there could be a HRBP in your team who needs to gain that experience so it could be mutually beneficial for both of you.

    I wasn't always in HR I started off in line and project management and moved into HR so I don't have the direct experience of moving up through the ranks but I do know the move from a first to a second role of any kind can feel a challenge so keep plugging away. It will come.
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    Hi Sharon,

    Thanks for your reply - that's really helpful. I have my own CIPD development plan which highlights some of these areas, but I don't have one at work, I think that should be my next step before anything else, thanks for highlighting this. I'll definitely check out the other areas you have suggested too, thank you!

    Best wishes,
    Georgia
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  • in reply to Sharon
    Hi Sharon,

    Thanks for your reply - that's really helpful. I have my own CIPD development plan which highlights some of these areas, but I don't have one at work, I think that should be my next step before anything else, thanks for highlighting this. I'll definitely check out the other areas you have suggested too, thank you!

    Best wishes,
    Georgia
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