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Mid-Career Transition To HR

Simon

Hi

I am a mid-40s senior RAF officer currently looking at options outside of the service. I have a largely operational background but have undertaken several roles with formal HR responsibilities. My current role is HR/training focused and strategic in outlook,which I am really enjoying. I am looking to undertake a distance learning CIPD Level 7 qualification throughout 18/19 to enhance my skills in this area and potentially make me more employable in the future.  I am considering HR as a future employment route and ideally at a reasonably senior level. Is this achievable and will the Level 7 qualification make me more attractive to potential employers?  I would be very grateful for any advice.  

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  • Hi Simon,
    If you havent already, go to the Officers Association. They'll give you some industry contacts who will be able to advise if it's worth your while undertaking the Level 7 at this stage, if even you don't want to start networking yet.
    Also, consider the AMAC at Manchester Business School as part of your resettlement - it will fill in the commercial gaps in your knowlege.
    Good luck!
    Liz
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  • Hi Simon,
    If you havent already, go to the Officers Association. They'll give you some industry contacts who will be able to advise if it's worth your while undertaking the Level 7 at this stage, if even you don't want to start networking yet.
    Also, consider the AMAC at Manchester Business School as part of your resettlement - it will fill in the commercial gaps in your knowlege.
    Good luck!
    Liz
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  • in reply to Liz
    Elizabeth

    Thanks for the really good advice. I am going to e-mail the OA to see if they have any good contacts. I have heard very positive reports about the AMAC and recognise my lack of commercial awareness is an area for rapid improvement. Thank you for taking the time to comment.