Getting into HR

Hi Yaniquesha,

Well done on completing your level 3, i recently have finished too and just waiting for my certificate to come through. Being confident in your interviews is my best advice, I managed to secure my fist HR job last year just before starting this course. My company obviously saw something in me as i had no previous experience in HR when i started but it really has been the best thing I've done.

I would also say look into Assistant/Admin roles to start with. I am currently an assistant but still get involved in advising. I mostly prepare contracts, offer letter, disciplinary meeting letters etc so you get a real insight into everything.

Hi Emma,

Thank you .. Yes I have applied for a HR admin with no luck as yet. I am hoping to get something before I start level 5 in September. x

Hi Craig,

thank you some valid information there. thanks

HR is an area where experience counts as much (probably more) than qualifications, so I think you'll be unlikely to step straight into an Advisor level role. Level 3 isn't really Advisor level either. So keep looking for that first admin level role - it's where nearly all of us started and the experience you gain is invaluable. HR admin covers a hell of a lot more than filing and data entry type work that you might find in general admin jobs.

Totally agree Fiona, I am in my first HR job as an assistant but do all the advising (as we dont have an advisor) with the support of my manager as well as all the contracts and offer letter etc

Hi Emma,
I am looking for admin / assistant role but no success at the moment.

Are you getting interviews but not getting the job? Or are you not getting interviews?

Hi Fiona, no interview. just getting there are candidates more suitable and experience than you.

Hi Andre,
Thank you. I will keep making applications .


thanks
Yani