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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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  • Stepping down in my view is a good way to get back in and aap recognises the reality and realpolitik of the situation. At the end of the day, we all need money and whilst one may hold out for the ideal position, what happens in the meantime if you have exhausted your savings and don’t have enough money to live on, pay your mortgage and cover your other outgoings?

    Jobseekers Allowance at £75.00 a week does exist, but even working as an HR Administrator for £500 a week puts you in a stronger and better position, provides you with a platform and launchpad to network from and go after other positions.

    If one cannot currently get their level, it’s still best to have continuity of working history and some level at least.

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  • Stepping down in my view is a good way to get back in and aap recognises the reality and realpolitik of the situation. At the end of the day, we all need money and whilst one may hold out for the ideal position, what happens in the meantime if you have exhausted your savings and don’t have enough money to live on, pay your mortgage and cover your other outgoings?

    Jobseekers Allowance at £75.00 a week does exist, but even working as an HR Administrator for £500 a week puts you in a stronger and better position, provides you with a platform and launchpad to network from and go after other positions.

    If one cannot currently get their level, it’s still best to have continuity of working history and some level at least.

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