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When do you decide that it's better to give up chasing a goal/dream that doesn't seem to be materialising?

Kimberley

I'm really struggling lately, career wise.

Over the years I've invested in myself and my own CPD. I graduated with a BA Honours in Business Studies, and really enjoyed the HR Module, which is why I chose to go down the HR Route. After finishing university I found myself unemployed for 8 months. I originally came from a retail management background. I was lucky enough to secure a part time reception job, my aim was to take on this role purely to fund my Level 3 CIPD qualification which I successfully completed last year. Alongside working this part time job, and studying, I secured a HR voluntary placement in a manufacturing company before I then successfully secured a full time Clerical post in a HR team for a local authority. I have been employed here now for almost 2 years, and I have come to a standstill in regards to learning and developing. My managers are fully aware of how I am currently feeling. I have supported HR business partners on he odd occasion through disciplinaries etc as a note taker, but overall I'm feeling really stuck. I cannot seem to secure a HR role due to lack of experience. I have requested to shadow and get involved with others at work, but unfortunately my requests to do so have been unsuccessful. I am contemplating progressing onto the level 5 CIPD course in hope that his may help my current situation, and hopefully make me look more attractive to employers, however, I worry that the problem will still be the same (lack of experience).

I am stuck in a vicious circle and my question is, are there any other people who feel/felt the same?

And how did you get out of the situation before feeling like it's time to give up and look at other options ?

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  • I'm sorry to hear you are feeling like this and although this may not make you feel any better, I'm sure others have felt the same. Whilst I was fortunate enough to be given developmental opportunities in my 1st HR roles, I just couldn't get a promotion in the same organisation even though everyone around me did (I'm just not naturally good at interviews or presenting my strengths and skills) So in the end I found the right role elsewhere. As I've commented before (a previous post from yourself?), I've found large organisations such as Local Authorities good for a variety of HR experience and learning and development opportunities and sorry to hear that you are struggling to get it where you are.
    I've personally stayed in Local Government for some time due to the benefits of continuous service, but means I can maintain that but still go elsewhere for different opportunities. In my own experience I've found it easier to move around in this way as been able to demonstrate an understanding of the political environment etc - having enough transferable skills to get the role, but still have the opportunity to learn and develop in a new role. However I do know with the current state of affairs that Local Authorities etc are struggling financially so arent recruiting or want someone to hit the ground running who is already experienced and there are less opportunities to learn and develop.
    I was provided with a mentor within my team when I was studying my level 5, but is there any chance of being supporting by a mentor through your local CIPD network/group?
    And if you dont mind me asking which area are you are working in (North/South/London)?
    Good luck and don't give up...
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  • I'm sorry to hear you are feeling like this and although this may not make you feel any better, I'm sure others have felt the same. Whilst I was fortunate enough to be given developmental opportunities in my 1st HR roles, I just couldn't get a promotion in the same organisation even though everyone around me did (I'm just not naturally good at interviews or presenting my strengths and skills) So in the end I found the right role elsewhere. As I've commented before (a previous post from yourself?), I've found large organisations such as Local Authorities good for a variety of HR experience and learning and development opportunities and sorry to hear that you are struggling to get it where you are.
    I've personally stayed in Local Government for some time due to the benefits of continuous service, but means I can maintain that but still go elsewhere for different opportunities. In my own experience I've found it easier to move around in this way as been able to demonstrate an understanding of the political environment etc - having enough transferable skills to get the role, but still have the opportunity to learn and develop in a new role. However I do know with the current state of affairs that Local Authorities etc are struggling financially so arent recruiting or want someone to hit the ground running who is already experienced and there are less opportunities to learn and develop.
    I was provided with a mentor within my team when I was studying my level 5, but is there any chance of being supporting by a mentor through your local CIPD network/group?
    And if you dont mind me asking which area are you are working in (North/South/London)?
    Good luck and don't give up...
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