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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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  • You describe one of the most complex catch 22 cycles and chicken & egg scenarios that many people often have no real answer to. You cannot get a job without experience and experience without a job. Many employers only want formalised paid experience gained in a 9-5 and do not value or recognise non profit volunteering as the same.

    The solution however is to keep going and keep at it until you find someone who gives you that lucky break.
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  • You describe one of the most complex catch 22 cycles and chicken & egg scenarios that many people often have no real answer to. You cannot get a job without experience and experience without a job. Many employers only want formalised paid experience gained in a 9-5 and do not value or recognise non profit volunteering as the same.

    The solution however is to keep going and keep at it until you find someone who gives you that lucky break.
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