Hi all,
I’m currently studying my CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in HR Practice, and am hoping this will either lead to me going into an entry level HR position either on completion or during the course.
However, I am really struggling to even get an interview with most companies advertising for entry level HR positions. I know the recruitment climate is tough just now, but just wondering if anyone had any advice on how I can edge myself that further forward?
Just to give you all a bit of background – I don’t have any work place HR experience...I work as an administrator within the financial services industry.
I’d really appreciate any pointers/advice that anyone can give me.
Thank you!
Ben.
Have a look specifically for job adverts that say they are open to people with no HR experience. I have put quite a few job ads out for entry level HR roles where we’ve just asked for a strong administrator who is interested in HR. Then in your application talk up your relevant transferable skills rather than your (lack of) HR experience.
If you are so really struggling to make in-roads you might want to consider looking for an in-house recruitment role. These are often adjacent to or part or the HR team, and the NHS has many such roles (look for Recruitment Administrator, Recruitment Coordinator). This can be a useful stepping stone as there are lots of transferable knowledge and skills to a generalist HR role where you are likely to advise on recruitment related issues, but they are potentially less picky about recruiting someone with a HR/Recruitment background.
Have a look specifically for job adverts that say they are open to people with no HR experience. I have put quite a few job ads out for entry level HR roles where we’ve just asked for a strong administrator who is interested in HR. Then in your application talk up your relevant transferable skills rather than your (lack of) HR experience.
If you are so really struggling to make in-roads you might want to consider looking for an in-house recruitment role. These are often adjacent to or part or the HR team, and the NHS has many such roles (look for Recruitment Administrator, Recruitment Coordinator). This can be a useful stepping stone as there are lots of transferable knowledge and skills to a generalist HR role where you are likely to advise on recruitment related issues, but they are potentially less picky about recruiting someone with a HR/Recruitment background.
