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David

Hi all,

I'm looking for some career advice. I currently work as a Social-Care Worker. I passed my Level 3 certificate in Human Resources last month and I am looking to studying the Level 5 Certificate in HR Management when I secure my placement first. I'm very keen to move out of the care sector to become a HR Advisor but am struggling and feeling very disengaged with the recruitment and selection into HR. I have attended many interviews, I just haven't been lucky enough yet to get a start date. I have limited experience in terms of HR, and most of my background is Call Centre. 

I look on recruitment sites daily and I send my CV and cover letter when I find the appropriate jobs, however, I am also sending emails to employers offering my services one day a week free. I am not able also to secure my placement to get more experience that way either. I wonder if there's anything I'm doing wrong or is anyone able to offer me any advice? I am really keen to progress into HR and learn a lot more. I have attended Labour Relations Agency for employment law seminars. 

Thank You,
David Murphy (Associate CIPD)

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  • in reply to Sharon Lesley
    Sharon, I work in domiciliary care, our office is made up off 5 people. I have no real prospect of getting HR position within my current role. However, I could keep trying the care sector, maybe the NHS or bigger domiciliary care agencies across Belfast.
  • in reply to David
    Hi David

    I would try bigger organisations who may have more scope, it does help sometimes to understand both sides as you will have been in situations a lot of HR won't have.

    However don't completely rule out your organisation, see if you can do work experience with them for a time.

    Another option is to look at training roles, training from someone who has been a support worker can have more impact for new or existing staff, then after a while you may be able to slide to HR


    Sharon