Getting into HR

The fact is that it's a numbers game, Yaniquesha. If there are equally-qualified and more experienced candidates, then you're always going to be at the bottom of the list.

Ways to get a foot in the door:

Try to build a relationship with a good agent. If they know you, your ability and your readiness to work, it will be easier for them to place you because they will sell you to their clients, even if your CV is weak, by emphasizing your value.

Discuss your ambitions with your LM. If an internal opportunity arises it will help make sure you're first in line. If not, then your LM may be more sympathetic to negotiating a reduced notice period. And speaking of which...

Reduce your notice period, by hook or by crook. Your best pathway into HR will be with a temp role. Such roles are often urgent needs, so the best candidates will be those who can start tomorrow. To be so ready needs one of three things: (1) not being currently in work; (2) having an arrangement with your employer than you can leave on zero notice, or (3) being prepared to dump your employer without notice and hang the consequences.

1) is easy to do but risky, obviously. 2) is hard but the best possible approach. I don't recommend 3) but if your new employer isn't too worried about references, you might get away with it.

I think I need to spend more time on my cv or get help selling myself..

I think I need to spend more time on my cv or get help selling myself..