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Matthew

Hi All

 

I’m looking for some advice on my CV, specifically;

(i) Addressing a gap in employment

(ii) Highlighting transferable skills when transitioning to a different career

 

(i). I moved overseas (Singapore) with my wife for her job on a 14 month contract last year and will be returning to the UK in March / April. I gave up my job in the UK to move here as we both wanted the exciting experience of living overseas within a different culture. Whilst here I’ve been unable to find work as there are some strict restrictions on employing foreigners as well as a weakened economy. In this time, I’ve studied and qualified as an Associate CIPD, which is listed on my CV, along with a few bits of volunteering with a friend but it still feels like I have a huge hole in my CV.

 

(ii). I’ve updated my CV to reflect my transferable skills from my previous role as a financial analyst (and manager) as I am yet to have any direct experience within a HR role. I’m a little concerned that my previous experience of management might put off any recruiters / companies as I’ll be looking to move in to a more junior role. It would seem strange to leave this information out.

 

I appreciate this may be hard to answer without seeing my CV but any thoughts or advice would be greatly received,

 

Many Thanks

Matt

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  • Hi Matt,

    Have you considered trying to find a new role that is a 'half-way' house to the HR role that you aspire to? I often see adverts for Office Manager type roles that look for people with a broad range of skills that include finance/budgetary, HR and management.

    It may be that this is your best option; find a stepping stone to your 'ideal' role whilst utilising the finance / management skills you have and building on your HR knowledge (usually to gain experience carrying out things like recruitment, performance appraisals and sick management)

    Hope this helps and good luck
  • in reply to Steve
    Thanks Steve. Yes, I'm definitely keeping my options open regarding roles and trying to utilise my prior experience for a break in role (so to speak).
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