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Is recent experience really a must-have?

Liz

"You will struggle to find a role as you do not have recent experience for the roles to which you're applying, hiring managers will give preference to someone already in work" 

Been told this twice last week by two different recruiters - wondered how true this really is?  Is that the biased views of two individuals or the reality of the HR job market at the moment?  Interested to hear your thoughts....

I appreciate that this challenge could face someone at any stage of their career but for me, this is following a mid-career break which has included interim contracts, study and volunteering aligned to my HR/business work experience.   I'm looking for senior HRBP level work.

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  • The reality of the current market is that there are more well qualified and experienced candidates available than there are roles. So I think the feedback you have received, whilst harsh, is probably true for 80%+ of recruiters who can have their cake (experience) and eat it (qualifications too) and as extra sugar on top demand relevant recent experience in similar industry sectors if they so wish.

    Some recruiters will look wider and a lot will depend on the interim work you have been doing and how closely aligned your charity work is.

    Sadly its probably a case of recognising that it will be an uphill challenge and redoubling your efforts with a very well crafted narrative. I suspect you will have more opportunity with direct opportunities rather than through Executive Search or Agencies.

    Good luck
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  • The reality of the current market is that there are more well qualified and experienced candidates available than there are roles. So I think the feedback you have received, whilst harsh, is probably true for 80%+ of recruiters who can have their cake (experience) and eat it (qualifications too) and as extra sugar on top demand relevant recent experience in similar industry sectors if they so wish.

    Some recruiters will look wider and a lot will depend on the interim work you have been doing and how closely aligned your charity work is.

    Sadly its probably a case of recognising that it will be an uphill challenge and redoubling your efforts with a very well crafted narrative. I suspect you will have more opportunity with direct opportunities rather than through Executive Search or Agencies.

    Good luck
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