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HR Advisor needing to gain more exposure to case management

Hayley

I am a HR Advisor who is currently struggling to obtain a role despite having experience at this level as the feedback I get from interviews is that I do not have enough case management experience. I am currently in between looking for new opportunities so can't speak to a current employer.

In short, how do I gain case management experience when this is one of the main things that is overlooked at the application process (I have stated the exposure and experience I have however, I am interviewed) or the feedback that I am given after the interview.

I know I don’t have the exposure but that doesn’t stop me from applying for these roles in the hope that someone will see my potential and that this is an area for development which shouldn’t be overlooked or make the lack of case management unemployable. Needless to say this has an impact with my confidence and latterly I have been looking at HR Assistant/ Admin/ Coordinator roles to see if I need to take a step back in order to gain some case management experience which is tricky when I can’t seem to prove this to employers as I am also declined for these roles for fear that I will get bored so either way, I can’t seem to cut a break.

Help ! What else can I do to enable me to gain more case management experience? I would love to hear your thoughts or suggestions and am happy to offer further information if needed.

I am in the process of applying for my Level 5 Diploma in HRM which I know will help, I am signed up to regular newsletters to keep abreast of employment and case law but I need hands on experience. I have looked at work experience options and have contacted my local CIPD branch also.

Many thanks in advance for reading this post.

Hayley

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  • I hear, feel and understand your frustration Hayley , I think doing the level 5 is a good idea.
    Where possible I would try to do your best to get as much experience as you can in your current role - volunteer to take notes in ER meetings, ask if you can monitor sickness basically anything that gets you exposure to the next level.
    I am not sure whether you are experiencing the same but what I have found is that people are asking for HR Administrator/Coordinator/Officers but actually expecting someone with either theoretical knowledge or experience at more in depth level so if you do get the opportunity to do one of these roles, dont discount it just because of the job title. Check the JD as you may be surprised to see that the scope is much broader.
    Good luck
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  • I hear, feel and understand your frustration Hayley , I think doing the level 5 is a good idea.
    Where possible I would try to do your best to get as much experience as you can in your current role - volunteer to take notes in ER meetings, ask if you can monitor sickness basically anything that gets you exposure to the next level.
    I am not sure whether you are experiencing the same but what I have found is that people are asking for HR Administrator/Coordinator/Officers but actually expecting someone with either theoretical knowledge or experience at more in depth level so if you do get the opportunity to do one of these roles, dont discount it just because of the job title. Check the JD as you may be surprised to see that the scope is much broader.
    Good luck
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